- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, PA
Orendorf El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Orendorf El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421752005272
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orendorf El Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Orendorf El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orendorf El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Manchester, PA.
School address
District: Northeastern York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421752005272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Orendorf El Sch held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 421752005272 · Manchester, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 13:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern Shs (1,189 students)
Orendorf El Sch held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.9 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Orendorf El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern S
Northeastern Shs
1,189 students
- Northeastern M
Northeastern Ms
595 students
- Shallow Brook
Shallow Brook Inter Sch
507 students
- Spring Forge I
Spring Forge Intrd Sch
477 students
- This school 350
Orendorf El Sch
350 students
- Conewago El Sc 343
Conewago El Sch
343 students
What this shows Orendorf El Sch reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orendorf El Sch compares
Orendorf 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 15% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$16,368
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 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.4%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Orendorf El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Northeastern York Sd reports $16,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orendorf El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeastern Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shallow Brook Inter Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Forge Intrd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conewago El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orendorf El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Manchester
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orendorf El Sch
How many students attend Orendorf El Sch?
Orendorf El Sch has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, PA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orendorf El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Orendorf El Sch is 13:1, which is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orendorf El Sch?
49.3% of students at Orendorf El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orendorf El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Orendorf El Sch is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in Manchester, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orendorf El Sch?
Orendorf El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Orendorf El Sch rank among elementary schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Orendorf El Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Manchester, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Northeastern York Sd?
Besides Orendorf El Sch, Northeastern York Sd also operates Northeastern Shs (1,189 students), Northeastern Ms (595 students), and Shallow Brook Inter Sch (507 students). See the Northeastern York Sd district page for the complete list.