Enrollment
572
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Hills El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Hills El Sch
Park Hills El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 572 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 90% of Pennsylvania schools and 24% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 572 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 648 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #575, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 572 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanover Ms (636 students): Park Hills El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.8:1 vs 18.2:1).
South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students) and Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students) alongside Park 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 Park Hills El Sch compares
Park 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Western Sd, which includes Park Hills El Sch.
$15,329
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 4.0%
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 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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
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 (~572 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Park Hills El Sch a good school?
Park Hills El Sch earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 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.
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