- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 1.1:1
- Resource Index
- 75/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ephrata, PA
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus
Federal NCES profile for Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 428027007072
👥 S:T ratio 94
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.5:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus has class sizes smaller than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ephrata, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster County Ctc · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 428027007072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-4 students YoY 428027007072 · Ephrata, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
25 enr · 1.5:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster County Ctc-Willow St Campus (26 students)
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus shrank from 18 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (-22.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lancaster Coun
Lancaster County Ctc-Willow St Campus
26 students
- This school
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus
25 students
- Lancaster Coun
Lancaster County Ctc-Mt Joy Campus
15 students
What this shows Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus reports 25 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus compares
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1.5:1 | ▼ 89% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 43% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 25 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.5:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
25
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
1.5:1
students per teacher
- 89% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 13 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 72.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 140.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
African American 8.0%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
How Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Ctc-Willow St Campus | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lancaster County Ctc-Mt Joy Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 15
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar high schools in Ephrata
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~25 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus
How many students attend Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus?
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus has 25 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ephrata, PA. CCD year-over-year: 18 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), down 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus is 1.5:1, which is 89% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 90% 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 Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus?
33.3% of students at Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus?
The largest demographic group at Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Ephrata, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus?
Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Ephrata, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster County Ctc?
Besides Lancaster County Ctc-Brownstown Campus, Lancaster County Ctc also operates Lancaster County Ctc-Willow St Campus (26 students) and Lancaster County Ctc-Mt Joy Campus (15 students). See the Lancaster County Ctc district page for the complete list.