Enrollment
140
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leaders Heights El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leaders Heights El Sch
Leaders Heights El Sch is a small elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 140 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Leaders Heights El Sch is leaner than roughly 86% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Pennsylvania schools, with 140 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Leaders Heights El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students) and Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students) alongside Leaders Heights 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 Leaders Heights El Sch compares
Leaders Heights 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,502
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallastown Area Sd, which includes Leaders Heights El Sch.
$15,502
Per student
-14%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~140 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Leaders Heights El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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