- Enrollment
- 2,281
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Rohrerstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rohrerstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421179002575
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rohrerstown El Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rohrerstown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rohrerstown El Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Hempfield Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421179002575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Rohrerstown El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 421179002575 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 13.1:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempfield Shs (2,281 students)
Rohrerstown El Sch held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rohrerstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempfield Shs
Hempfield Shs
2,281 students
- Centerville Ms 559
Centerville Ms
559 students
- Mountville El 552
Mountville El Sch
552 students
- Landisville Pr 547
Landisville Pri Ctr
547 students
- Centerville El 544
Centerville El Sch
544 students
- This school 457
Rohrerstown El Sch
457 students
What this shows Rohrerstown El Sch reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rohrerstown El Sch compares
Rohrerstown 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 | 40.2% | ▼ 31% | 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
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.1:1
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
13.8%
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
$16,510
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 16.2%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Rohrerstown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hempfield Sd reports $16,510 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rohrerstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempfield Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountville El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Landisville Pri Ctr | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rohrerstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lancaster
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Landis Run Intermediate School
Standard public school
929 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Hambright El Sch
Standard public school
574 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Centerville El Sch
Standard public school
544 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Fritz El Sch
Standard public school
526 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Smoketown El Sch
Standard public school
470 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nitrauer Sch
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rohrerstown El Sch
How many students attend Rohrerstown El Sch?
Rohrerstown El Sch has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rohrerstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rohrerstown 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 Rohrerstown El Sch?
40.2% of students at Rohrerstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rohrerstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rohrerstown El Sch is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rohrerstown El Sch?
Rohrerstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rohrerstown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Rohrerstown El Sch ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Hempfield Sd?
Besides Rohrerstown El Sch, Hempfield Sd also operates Hempfield Shs (2,281 students), Centerville Ms (559 students), and Mountville El Sch (552 students). See the Hempfield Sd district page for the complete list.