- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lititz, PA
John Beck El Sch
Federal NCES profile for John Beck El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422496002661
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Beck El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lititz · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Beck El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Beck El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, PA.
School address
District: Warwick Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422496002661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
John Beck El Sch held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 422496002661 · Lititz, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.5:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Warwick Shs (1,241 students)
John Beck El Sch held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
John Beck El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warwick Shs
Warwick Shs
1,241 students
- Kissel Hill El
Kissel Hill El Sch
579 students
- Warwick Ms
Warwick Ms
568 students
- John R Bonfiel 446
John R Bonfield El Sch
446 students
- Lititz El Sch 439
Lititz El Sch
439 students
- This school 432
John Beck El Sch
432 students
What this shows John Beck El Sch reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Beck El Sch compares
John Beck 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 55% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,382
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, John Beck El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warwick Sd reports $17,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Beck El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kissel Hill El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R Bonfield El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lititz El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Beck El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Lititz
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Beck El Sch
How many students attend John Beck El Sch?
John Beck El Sch has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lititz, PA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Beck El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at John Beck El Sch is 13.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Beck El Sch?
26.0% of students at John Beck El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Beck El Sch?
The largest demographic group at John Beck El Sch is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Lititz, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Beck El Sch?
John Beck El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 John Beck El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lititz?
By Resource Investment Index, John Beck El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lititz, 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 Lititz on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick Sd?
Besides John Beck El Sch, Warwick Sd also operates Warwick Shs (1,241 students), Kissel Hill El Sch (579 students), and Warwick Ms (568 students). See the Warwick Sd district page for the complete list.