- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Leaders Heights El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Leaders Heights El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420723004701
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leaders Heights El Sch earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Pennsylvania.
- #1 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leaders Heights El Sch has class sizes smaller than 86% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leaders Heights El Sch ranks #1 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Dallastown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420723004701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Leaders Heights El Sch held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 420723004701 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
140 enr · 10.8:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students)
Leaders Heights El Sch held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Leaders Heights El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Shs
2,046 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
1,519 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Ms
1,014 students
- Ore Valley El 556
Ore Valley El Sch
556 students
- Loganville-Spr 461
Loganville-Springfield El Sch
461 students
- This school 140
Leaders Heights El Sch
140 students
What this shows Leaders Heights El Sch reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leaders Heights El Sch compares
Leaders Heights 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 54% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 14% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 4.3%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Leaders Heights El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallastown Area Sd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leaders Heights El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ore Valley El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leaders Heights El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leaders Heights El Sch
How many students attend Leaders Heights El Sch?
Leaders Heights El Sch has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leaders Heights El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Leaders Heights El Sch is 10.8:1, which is 21% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 31% 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 Leaders Heights El Sch?
26.5% of students at Leaders Heights El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leaders Heights El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Leaders Heights El Sch is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in York, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leaders Heights El Sch?
Leaders Heights El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Leaders Heights El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Leaders Heights El Sch ranks #1 of 21 elementary schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallastown Area Sd?
Besides Leaders Heights El Sch, Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students), Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students), and Dallastown Area Ms (1,014 students). See the Dallastown Area Sd district page for the complete list.