- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Halifax, PA
Halifax Area El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Halifax Area El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421131005038
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Halifax Area El Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Halifax · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Halifax Area El Sch has class sizes smaller than 92% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Halifax, PA.
School address
District: Halifax Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421131005038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Halifax Area El Sch held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 421131005038 · Halifax, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 10:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Halifax Area Ms (263 students)
Halifax Area El Sch held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Halifax Area El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Halifax Area El Sch
349 students
- Halifax Area M
Halifax Area Ms
263 students
- Halifax Area H
Halifax Area Hs
234 students
What this shows Halifax Area El Sch reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Halifax Area El Sch compares
Halifax Area 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 26% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 8% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Halifax Area El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Halifax Area Sd reports $20,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Halifax Area El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Halifax Area Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Halifax Area El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Halifax Area El Sch
How many students attend Halifax Area El Sch?
Halifax Area El Sch has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Halifax, PA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Halifax Area El Sch is 10:1, which is 26% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 36% 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 Halifax Area El Sch?
30.2% of students at Halifax Area El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Halifax Area El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Halifax Area El Sch is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Halifax, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Halifax Area El Sch?
Halifax Area El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Halifax Area El Sch rank among public schools in Halifax?
By Resource Investment Index, Halifax Area El Sch ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Halifax, 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 Halifax Area Sd?
Besides Halifax Area El Sch, Halifax Area Sd also operates Halifax Area Ms (263 students) and Halifax Area Hs (234 students). See the Halifax Area Sd district page for the complete list.