Enrollment
538
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Hampden El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hampden El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711005020
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampden El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampden El Sch has class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden El Sch ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711005020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampden El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampden El Sch
Hampden El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 538 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.3:1 is larger than about 87% of Pennsylvania schools and 20% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 579 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 269 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mechanicsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Winding Creek El Sch (1,055 students): Hampden El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students) and Mountain View Ms (1,403 students) alongside Hampden El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hampden El Sch compares
Hampden El Sch on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 87% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,743
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Asian 24.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Hampden El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Hampden El Sch.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hampden El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winding Creek El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampden El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,055
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rossmoyne El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hampden El Sch
How many students attend Hampden El Sch?
Hampden El Sch has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden El Sch is 16.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampden El Sch?
24.3% of students at Hampden El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampden El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hampden El Sch is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampden El Sch?
Hampden El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hampden El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden El Sch ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
Is Hampden El Sch a good school?
Hampden El Sch earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Hampden El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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