- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Littlestown, PA
Littlestown Shs
Federal NCES profile for Littlestown Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421398000014
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlestown Shs earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Littlestown · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Littlestown Shs has class sizes smaller than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlestown Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Littlestown, PA.
School address
District: Littlestown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421398000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Littlestown Shs held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 421398000014 · Littlestown, PA High · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 11.6:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Alloway Creek El Sch (746 students)
Littlestown Shs held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Littlestown Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alloway Creek
Alloway Creek El Sch
746 students
- This school
Littlestown Shs
532 students
- Maple Avenue M
Maple Avenue Ms
413 students
What this shows Littlestown Shs reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littlestown Shs compares
Littlestown Shs 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 50% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$17,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Littlestown Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littlestown Area Sd reports $17,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littlestown Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloway Creek El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maple Avenue Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlestown Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littlestown Shs
How many students attend Littlestown Shs?
Littlestown Shs has 532 students enrolled. It is a high school in Littlestown, PA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlestown Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlestown Shs is 11.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 26% 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 Littlestown Shs?
29.0% of students at Littlestown Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlestown Shs?
The largest demographic group at Littlestown Shs is White at 91.4% of enrollment, in Littlestown, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlestown Shs?
Littlestown Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Littlestown Shs rank among public schools in Littlestown?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlestown Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Littlestown, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Littlestown Area Sd?
Besides Littlestown Shs, Littlestown Area Sd also operates Alloway Creek El Sch (746 students) and Maple Avenue Ms (413 students). See the Littlestown Area Sd district page for the complete list.