- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dillsburg, PA
Northern El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Northern El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421776004581
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northern El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Dillsburg · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Northern El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northern El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421776004581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Northern El Sch held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 421776004581 · Dillsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 13.7:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Hs (982 students)
Northern El Sch held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.6 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Northern El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Hs
Northern Hs
982 students
- Northern Ms
Northern Ms
757 students
- Dillsburg El S
Dillsburg El Sch
440 students
- This school
Northern El Sch
397 students
- South Mountain 389
South Mountain El Sch
389 students
- Wellsville Cam 244
Wellsville Campus
244 students
What this shows Northern El Sch reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northern El Sch compares
Northern 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$14,725
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.7, Northern El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern York County Sd reports $14,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northern El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillsburg El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Mountain El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northern El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Dillsburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northern El Sch
How many students attend Northern El Sch?
Northern El Sch has 397 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dillsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern El Sch is 13.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northern El Sch?
38.5% of students at Northern El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northern El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Northern El Sch is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Dillsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northern El Sch?
Northern El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Northern El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dillsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Northern El Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Dillsburg, 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 Dillsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Northern York County Sd?
Besides Northern El Sch, Northern York County Sd also operates Northern Hs (982 students), Northern Ms (757 students), and Dillsburg El Sch (440 students). See the Northern York County Sd district page for the complete list.