Enrollment
240
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Red Lion, PA
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422010004589
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Red Lion · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 31.2%
- free-lunch eligible
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Red Lion, PA.
School address
District: Red Lion Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422010004589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.2%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch is a small elementary school in Red Lion, Pennsylvania, enrolling 240 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Red Lion's elementary schools, it stands alongside Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631 students): N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 12.6:1).
Red Lion Area Sd also operates Red Lion Area Shs (1,363 students) and Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students) alongside N Hopewell-Winterstown 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 N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch compares
N Hopewell-Winterstown 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.2% | ▼ 46% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$16,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, N Hopewell-Winterstown 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 Red Lion Area Sd, which includes N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch.
$16,551
Per student
-8%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
0%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 36.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Lion Area Jhs | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mazie Gable El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Red Lion
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch
How many students attend N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch?
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Red Lion, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch?
31.2% of students at N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Red Lion, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch?
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Red Lion?
By Resource Investment Index, N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Red Lion, 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 Red Lion on the city page.
Is N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch a good school?
N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 Red Lion Area Sd?
Besides N Hopewell-Winterstown El Sch, Red Lion Area Sd also operates Red Lion Area Shs (1,363 students), Red Lion Area Jhs (747 students), and Larry J. Macaluso El Sch (631 students). See the Red Lion Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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