Enrollment
317
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waynesboro, PA
Hooverville El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hooverville El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422511002234
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hooverville El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Waynesboro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hooverville El Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hooverville El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, PA.
School address
District: Waynesboro Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422511002234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hooverville El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hooverville El Sch
Hooverville El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 37% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.2% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #210.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Waynesboro Area Sd spends $12,735 per pupil, 29% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Waynesboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students): Hooverville El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students) and Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students) alongside Hooverville 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 Hooverville El Sch compares
Hooverville 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 37% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▼ 12% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$12,735
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 86.8%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Hooverville El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waynesboro Area Sd, which includes Hooverville El Sch.
$12,735
Per student
-29%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.2%
State 39.0%
Federal 13.8%
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 Hooverville El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waynesboro Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Avenue El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mowrey El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summitview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hooverville El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Waynesboro
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hooverville El Sch
How many students attend Hooverville El Sch?
Hooverville El Sch has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hooverville El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hooverville El Sch is 18.6:1, which is 37% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hooverville El Sch?
51.2% of students at Hooverville El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hooverville El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hooverville El Sch is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Waynesboro, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hooverville El Sch?
Hooverville El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Hooverville El Sch rank among elementary schools in Waynesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hooverville El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro on the city page.
Is Hooverville El Sch a good school?
Hooverville El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Waynesboro Area Sd?
Besides Hooverville El Sch, Waynesboro Area Sd also operates Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students), Waynesboro Area Ms (887 students), and Fairview Avenue El Sch (597 students). See the Waynesboro Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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