Enrollment
675
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Hills El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Hills El Sch
North Hills El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 675 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Pennsylvania schools and 21% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 675 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 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #125.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): North Hills El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Central York Sd also operates Central York Hs (1,756 students) and Central York Ms (844 students) alongside North Hills 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 North Hills El Sch compares
North Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central York Sd, which includes North Hills El Sch.
$16,042
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Hills El Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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