- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Hambright El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hambright El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421863002626
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hambright El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hambright El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hambright El Sch ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Penn Manor Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421863002626 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hambright El Sch held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 421863002626 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
574 enr · 14.3:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn Manor Hs (1,807 students)
Hambright El Sch held near 589 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.4 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hambright El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn Manor Hs
Penn Manor Hs
1,807 students
- Central Manor 595
Central Manor El Sch
595 students
- This school 574
Hambright El Sch
574 students
- Manor Middle S 472
Manor Middle School
472 students
- Marticville Ms 393
Marticville Ms
393 students
- Eshleman El Sc 337
Eshleman El Sch
337 students
What this shows Hambright El Sch reports 574 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hambright El Sch compares
Hambright 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▼ 2% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$14,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 12.4%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Hambright El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Penn Manor Sd reports $14,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hambright El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Manor Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Manor El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marticville Ms | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eshleman El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hambright El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Landis Run Intermediate School
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Centerville El Sch
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Fritz El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Smoketown El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nitrauer Sch
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Rohrerstown El Sch
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~574 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hambright El Sch
How many students attend Hambright El Sch?
Hambright El Sch has 574 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hambright El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hambright El Sch is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hambright El Sch?
57.2% of students at Hambright El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hambright El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hambright El Sch is White at 46.3% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hambright El Sch?
Hambright El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hambright El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Hambright El Sch ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Penn Manor Sd?
Besides Hambright El Sch, Penn Manor Sd also operates Penn Manor Hs (1,807 students), Central Manor El Sch (595 students), and Manor Middle School (472 students). See the Penn Manor Sd district page for the complete list.