Enrollment
565
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Oxford, PA
New Oxford El Sch
Federal NCES profile for New Oxford El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420655006267
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Oxford El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in New Oxford · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Oxford El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, PA.
School address
District: Conewago Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420655006267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Oxford El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Oxford El Sch
New Oxford El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, enrolling 565 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 541 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #352.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 565 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among New Oxford's elementary schools, it stands alongside Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students): New Oxford El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students) and Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students) alongside New Oxford 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 New Oxford El Sch compares
New Oxford 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 17% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$14,674
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, New Oxford El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conewago Valley Sd, which includes New Oxford El Sch.
$14,674
Per student
-18%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.5%
Federal 5.3%
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 New Oxford El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Oxford Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Conewago Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Oxford El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in New Oxford
1 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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Oxford El Sch
How many students attend New Oxford El Sch?
New Oxford El Sch has 565 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Oxford, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Oxford El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at New Oxford El Sch is 14.5:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Oxford El Sch?
48.5% of students at New Oxford El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Oxford El Sch?
The largest demographic group at New Oxford El Sch is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in New Oxford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Oxford El Sch?
New Oxford El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 New Oxford El Sch rank among public schools in New Oxford?
By Resource Investment Index, New Oxford El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in New Oxford, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in New Oxford on the city page.
Is New Oxford El Sch a good school?
New Oxford El Sch earns 44/100 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 Conewago Valley Sd?
Besides New Oxford El Sch, Conewago Valley Sd also operates New Oxford Shs (1,229 students), Conewago Valley Intrmd Sch (842 students), and New Oxford Ms (567 students). See the Conewago Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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