- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
New Salem El Sch
Federal NCES profile for New Salem 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 422259004617
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Salem El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #16 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
New Salem El Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Salem El Sch ranks #16 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Spring Grove Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422259004617 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
New Salem El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 422259004617 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 16.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Grove Area Hs (1,163 students)
New Salem El Sch held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.7 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
New Salem El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring Grove A
Spring Grove Area Hs
1,163 students
- Spring Grove E
Spring Grove El Sch
724 students
- Spring Grove A
Spring Grove Area Ms
650 students
- Spring Grove A
Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch
608 students
- This school 403
New Salem El Sch
403 students
- Paradise El Sc 306
Paradise El Sch
306 students
What this shows New Salem El Sch reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Salem El Sch compares
New Salem 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 48% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, New Salem El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Grove Area Sd reports $17,390 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Salem El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Grove Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Area Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradise El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Salem El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Salem El Sch
How many students attend New Salem El Sch?
New Salem El Sch has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Salem El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at New Salem El Sch is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Salem El Sch?
30.4% of students at New Salem El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Salem El Sch?
The largest demographic group at New Salem El Sch is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in York, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Salem El Sch?
New Salem El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 New Salem El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, New Salem El Sch ranks #16 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 Spring Grove Area Sd?
Besides New Salem El Sch, Spring Grove Area Sd also operates Spring Grove Area Hs (1,163 students), Spring Grove El Sch (724 students), and Spring Grove Area Ms (650 students). See the Spring Grove Area Sd district page for the complete list.