- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
North Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for North Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420549004540
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Hills El Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #10 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Hills El Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills El Sch ranks #10 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Central York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420549004540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
North Hills El Sch held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 420549004540 · York, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 16.5:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central York Hs (1,756 students)
North Hills El Sch held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
North Hills El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central York H
Central York Hs
1,756 students
- Central York M
Central York Ms
844 students
- This school 675
North Hills El Sch
675 students
- Sinking Spring 641
Sinking Springs El Sch
641 students
- Roundtown El S 573
Roundtown El Sch
573 students
- Hayshire El Sc 532
Hayshire El Sch
532 students
What this shows North Hills El Sch reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Hills El Sch compares
North Hills 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 11% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, North Hills El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central York Sd reports $16,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central York Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central York Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sinking Springs El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roundtown El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayshire El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Hills El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
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
Hayshire El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 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 (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Hills El Sch
How many students attend North Hills El Sch?
North Hills El Sch has 675 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at North Hills El Sch is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Hills El Sch?
51.8% of students at North Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at North Hills El Sch is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Hills El Sch?
North Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 North Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, North Hills El Sch ranks #10 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 Central York Sd?
Besides North Hills El Sch, Central York Sd also operates Central York Hs (1,756 students), Central York Ms (844 students), and Sinking Springs El Sch (641 students). See the Central York Sd district page for the complete list.