Enrollment
432
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Beck El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Beck El Sch
John Beck El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Lititz, Pennsylvania, enrolling 432 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 432 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 544 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #188.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Lititz's elementary schools, it stands alongside Reidenbaugh El Sch (488 students): John Beck El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.8:1).
Warwick Sd also operates Warwick Shs (1,241 students) and Kissel Hill El Sch (579 students) alongside John Beck 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 John Beck El Sch compares
John Beck 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,013
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick Sd, which includes John Beck El Sch.
$16,013
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.6%
State 28.4%
Federal 6.0%
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 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
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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.
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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Beck El Sch a good school?
John Beck El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 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.
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