- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Park Hills El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Park Hills El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422247004606
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Hills El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Hills El Sch has class sizes larger than 90% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hills El Sch ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247004606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Park Hills El Sch held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 422247004606 · Hanover, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 16.8:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Western Shs (1,380 students)
Park Hills El Sch held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Park Hills El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Western
South Western Shs
1,380 students
- Emory H Markle
Emory H Markle Ms
1,046 students
- Baresville El
Baresville El Sch
586 students
- This school
Park Hills El Sch
572 students
- West Manheim E 538
West Manheim El Sch
538 students
- Manheim El Sch 256
Manheim El Sch
256 students
What this shows Park Hills El Sch reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Hills El Sch compares
Park 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 32% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,881
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Park Hills El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Western Sd reports $15,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Hills El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emory H Markle Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Baresville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Manheim El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Hills El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanover Ms
Standard public school
636 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Baresville El Sch
Standard public school
586 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
West Manheim El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Conewago Twp El Sch
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Clearview El Sch
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Hills El Sch
How many students attend Park Hills El Sch?
Park Hills El Sch has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Hills El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Hills El Sch is 16.8:1, which is 24% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Hills El Sch?
39.7% of students at Park Hills El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Hills El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Park Hills El Sch is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Hills El Sch?
Park Hills El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Park Hills El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Hills El Sch ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in South Western Sd?
Besides Park Hills El Sch, South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students), Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students), and Baresville El Sch (586 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.