- Enrollment
- 1,449
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gibsonia, PA
Hance El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hance El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420285000312
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hance El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Gibsonia · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hance El Sch has class sizes larger than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hance El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Gibsonia, PA.
School address
District: Pine-Richland Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420285000312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hance El Sch held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 420285000312 · Gibsonia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 16.2:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine-Richland Hs (1,449 students)
Hance El Sch held near 425 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hance El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pine-Richland
Pine-Richland Hs
1,449 students
- Eden Hall Uppe
Eden Hall Upper El Sch
1,076 students
- Pine-Richland
Pine-Richland Ms
703 students
- Richland El Sc 470
Richland El Sch
470 students
- Wexford El Sch 449
Wexford El Sch
449 students
- This school 406
Hance El Sch
406 students
What this shows Hance El Sch reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hance El Sch compares
Hance 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 86% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 86% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,590
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Hance El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pine-Richland Sd reports $17,590 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hance El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine-Richland Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eden Hall Upper El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine-Richland Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richland El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wexford El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hance El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Gibsonia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hance El Sch
How many students attend Hance El Sch?
Hance El Sch has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gibsonia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hance El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hance El Sch is 16.2:1, which is 19% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hance El Sch?
8.1% of students at Hance El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hance El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hance El Sch is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Gibsonia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hance El Sch?
Hance El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Hance El Sch rank among elementary schools in Gibsonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Hance El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Gibsonia, 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 Gibsonia on the city page.
What other schools are in Pine-Richland Sd?
Besides Hance El Sch, Pine-Richland Sd also operates Pine-Richland Hs (1,449 students), Eden Hall Upper El Sch (1,076 students), and Pine-Richland Ms (703 students). See the Pine-Richland Sd district page for the complete list.