- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Lincolnway El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lincolnway El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422598004625
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincolnway El Sch earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #20 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincolnway El Sch has class sizes larger than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnway El Sch ranks #20 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: West York Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422598004625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lincolnway El Sch held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 422598004625 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 15:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West York Area Hs (851 students)
Lincolnway El Sch held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lincolnway El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West York Area
West York Area Hs
851 students
- West York Area
West York Area Ms
645 students
- Wallace El Sch
Wallace El Sch
427 students
- Trimmer El Sch
Trimmer El Sch
421 students
- This school
Lincolnway El Sch
406 students
What this shows Lincolnway El Sch reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincolnway El Sch compares
Lincolnway 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 76% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 8.9%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Lincolnway El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for West York Area Sd reports $18,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincolnway El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West York Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimmer El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincolnway El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincolnway El Sch
How many students attend Lincolnway El Sch?
Lincolnway El Sch has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincolnway El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincolnway El Sch is 15:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincolnway El Sch?
52.6% of students at Lincolnway El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincolnway El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lincolnway El Sch is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincolnway El Sch?
Lincolnway El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Lincolnway El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincolnway El Sch ranks #20 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 West York Area Sd?
Besides Lincolnway El Sch, West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students), West York Area Ms (645 students), and Wallace El Sch (427 students). See the West York Area Sd district page for the complete list.