- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Ore Valley El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ore Valley El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420723004551
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ore Valley El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #12 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ore Valley El Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ore Valley El Sch ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Dallastown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420723004551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ore Valley El Sch held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 420723004551 · York, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 14.6:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students)
Ore Valley El Sch held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ore Valley El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Shs
2,046 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
1,519 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Ms
1,014 students
- This school 556
Ore Valley El Sch
556 students
- Loganville-Spr 461
Loganville-Springfield El Sch
461 students
- York Twp El Sc 415
York Twp El Sch
415 students
What this shows Ore Valley El Sch reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ore Valley El Sch compares
Ore Valley 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 34% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$16,177
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Ore Valley El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallastown Area Sd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ore Valley El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Twp El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ore Valley El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ore Valley El Sch
How many students attend Ore Valley El Sch?
Ore Valley El Sch has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ore Valley El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ore Valley El Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ore Valley El Sch?
38.5% of students at Ore Valley El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ore Valley El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ore Valley El Sch is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ore Valley El Sch?
Ore Valley El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ore Valley El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ore Valley El Sch ranks #12 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 Dallastown Area Sd?
Besides Ore Valley El Sch, Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students), Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students), and Dallastown Area Ms (1,014 students). See the Dallastown Area Sd district page for the complete list.