- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hampden El Sch held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 420711005020 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 16.3:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students)
Hampden El Sch held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hampden El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Val
Cumberland Valley Hs
3,163 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Ms
1,403 students
- Eagle View Ms 1,111
Eagle View Ms
1,111 students
- Winding Creek 1,055
Winding Creek El Sch
1,055 students
- Shaull El Sch 591
Shaull El Sch
591 students
- This school 538
Hampden El Sch
538 students
What this shows Hampden El Sch reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampden El Sch compares
Hampden 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,852
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
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.
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
District finance for Cumberland Valley Sd reports $14,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~538 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.