- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Derry, PA
Grandview El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Grandview El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420756006927
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grandview El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Derry · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 99.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grandview El Sch has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Derry, PA.
School address
District: Derry Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420756006927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Grandview El Sch held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 65.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420756006927 · Derry, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 11.6:1 · 99.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Derry Area Shs (598 students)
Grandview El Sch held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.9 → 65.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Grandview El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grandview El Sch
753 students
- Derry Area Shs
Derry Area Shs
598 students
- Derry Area Ms
Derry Area Ms
440 students
What this shows Grandview El Sch reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grandview El Sch compares
Grandview El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.7% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Grandview El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Area Sd reports $17,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grandview El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Area Shs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derry Area Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grandview El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grandview El Sch
How many students attend Grandview El Sch?
Grandview El Sch has 753 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Derry, PA. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandview El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandview El Sch is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grandview El Sch?
99.7% of students at Grandview El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grandview El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Grandview El Sch is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Derry, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grandview El Sch?
Grandview El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grandview El Sch rank among public schools in Derry?
By Resource Investment Index, Grandview El Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Derry, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Derry Area Sd?
Besides Grandview El Sch, Derry Area Sd also operates Derry Area Shs (598 students) and Derry Area Ms (440 students). See the Derry Area Sd district page for the complete list.