- Enrollment
- 2,600
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, PA
Ross El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Ross El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421314002587
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ross El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ross El Sch has class sizes larger than 73% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ross El Sch ranks #11 of 15 schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Lancaster Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421314002587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Ross El Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 421314002587 · Lancaster, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 14.8:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students)
Ross El Sch shrank from 283 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Ross El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccaskey Campu
Mccaskey Campus
2,600 students
- Martin School 623
Martin School
623 students
- Jackson Ms 524
Jackson Ms
524 students
- Reynolds Ms 511
Reynolds Ms
511 students
- Washington El 467
Washington El Sch
467 students
- This school 281
Ross El Sch
281 students
What this shows Ross El Sch reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ross El Sch compares
Ross El Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$22,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 15.3%
White 14.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, Ross El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Lancaster Sd reports $22,507 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ross El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccaskey Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jackson Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Reynolds Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ross El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Lancaster
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Martin School
Standard public school
623 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Washington El Sch
Standard public school
467 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Carter and Macrae El Sch
Standard public school
444 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Lafayette El Sch
Standard public school
437 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
King El Sch
Standard public school
413 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Wickersham El Sch
Standard public school
402 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ross El Sch
How many students attend Ross El Sch?
Ross El Sch has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ross El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Ross El Sch is 14.8:1, which is 9% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ross El Sch?
100.0% of students at Ross El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ross El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Ross El Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ross El Sch?
Ross El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Ross El Sch rank among schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Ross El Sch ranks #11 of 15 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 schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Sd?
Besides Ross El Sch, Lancaster Sd also operates Mccaskey Campus (2,600 students), Martin School (623 students), and Jackson Ms (524 students). See the Lancaster Sd district page for the complete list.