- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Rossmoyne El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Rossmoyne El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422583001738
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rossmoyne El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rossmoyne El Sch has class sizes smaller than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rossmoyne El Sch ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: West Shore Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422583001738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Rossmoyne El Sch held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 422583001738 · Mechanicsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 11.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Cliff Hs (1,333 students)
Rossmoyne El Sch held near 476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Rossmoyne 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
- Red Mill El Sc 457
Red Mill El Sch
457 students
- Fishing Creek 431
Fishing Creek El Sch
431 students
- This school 417
Rossmoyne El Sch
417 students
What this shows Rossmoyne El Sch reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rossmoyne El Sch compares
Rossmoyne 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Rossmoyne El Sch is more 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 Rossmoyne 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Mill El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Creek El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rossmoyne 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Winding Creek El Sch
Standard public school
1,055 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 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 (~417 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rossmoyne El Sch
How many students attend Rossmoyne El Sch?
Rossmoyne El Sch has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 476 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rossmoyne El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rossmoyne El Sch is 11.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 28% 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 Rossmoyne El Sch?
43.8% of students at Rossmoyne El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rossmoyne El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Rossmoyne El Sch is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rossmoyne El Sch?
Rossmoyne El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rossmoyne El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Rossmoyne El Sch ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in West Shore Sd?
Besides Rossmoyne 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.