- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Etters, PA
Red Mill El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Red Mill El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422583009993
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Mill El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 457
- students enrolled
Red Mill El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583009993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Red Mill El Sch held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 422583009993 · Etters, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students)
Red Mill El Sch held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Red Mill El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Cliff Hs
Cedar Cliff Hs
1,333 students
- Red Land Shs
Red Land Shs
1,061 students
- Crossroads Ms
Crossroads Ms
541 students
- This school 457
Red Mill El Sch
457 students
- Fishing Creek 431
Fishing Creek El Sch
431 students
- Rossmoyne El S 417
Rossmoyne El Sch
417 students
What this shows Red Mill El Sch reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Mill El Sch compares
Red Mill 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 46% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$15,766
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Red Mill El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for West Shore Sd reports $15,766 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Mill El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Cliff Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Land Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rossmoyne El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Mill El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Etters
1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Mill El Sch
How many students attend Red Mill El Sch?
Red Mill El Sch has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Etters, PA. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Mill El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Mill El Sch is 13.1:1, 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 Red Mill El Sch?
36.4% of students at Red Mill El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Mill El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Red Mill El Sch is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Etters, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Mill El Sch?
Red Mill El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides Red Mill El Sch, West Shore Sd also operates Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students), Red Land Shs (1,061 students), and Crossroads Ms (541 students). See the West Shore Sd district page for the complete list.