- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, PA
Leib El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Leib El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420768004557
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leib El Sch earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Leib El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leib El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768004557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Leib El Sch held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 420768004557 · Dover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.9:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Hs (979 students)
Leib El Sch held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Leib El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Area Hs
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- Dover Area Ms
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- North Salem El 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- This school 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- Dover Area El 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- Weigelstown El 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows Leib El Sch reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leib El Sch compares
Leib 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▼ 7% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Leib El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leib El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Area El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weigelstown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leib El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leib El Sch
How many students attend Leib El Sch?
Leib El Sch has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leib El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Leib El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leib El Sch?
54.0% of students at Leib El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leib El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Leib El Sch is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Dover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leib El Sch?
Leib El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leib El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Leib El Sch ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides Leib El Sch, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Hs (979 students), Dover Area Ms (735 students), and North Salem El Sch (384 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.