- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hooverville El Sch held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 422511002234 · Waynesboro, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 18.6:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Waynesboro Area Shs (1,392 students)
Hooverville El Sch held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hooverville El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Shs
1,392 students
- Waynesboro Are
Waynesboro Area Ms
887 students
- Fairview Avenu
Fairview Avenue El Sch
597 students
- Mowrey El Sch 534
Mowrey El Sch
534 students
- Summitview El 363
Summitview El Sch
363 students
- This school 317
Hooverville El Sch
317 students
What this shows Hooverville El Sch reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hooverville El Sch compares
Hooverville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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.
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
District finance for Waynesboro Area Sd reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~317 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.