- Enrollment
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Sinking Springs El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sinking Springs El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420549000607
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinking Springs El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinking Springs El Sch has class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinking Springs El Sch ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Central York Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420549000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Sinking Springs El Sch held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 420549000607 · York, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 14.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Central York Hs (1,756 students)
Sinking Springs El Sch held near 623 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sinking Springs El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central York H
Central York Hs
1,756 students
- Central York M
Central York Ms
844 students
- North Hills El 675
North Hills El Sch
675 students
- This school 641
Sinking Springs El Sch
641 students
- Roundtown El S 573
Roundtown El Sch
573 students
- Hayshire El Sc 532
Hayshire El Sch
532 students
What this shows Sinking Springs El Sch reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinking Springs El Sch compares
Sinking Springs 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 37% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,361
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Sinking Springs El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central York Sd reports $16,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sinking Springs El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central York Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central York Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roundtown El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayshire El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sinking Springs El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hayshire El Sch
Standard public school
532 students 14.8:1 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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinking Springs El Sch
How many students attend Sinking Springs El Sch?
Sinking Springs El Sch has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 623 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinking Springs El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinking Springs El Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sinking Springs El Sch?
36.6% of students at Sinking Springs El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinking Springs El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sinking Springs El Sch is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinking Springs El Sch?
Sinking Springs El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Sinking Springs El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinking Springs El Sch ranks #2 of 21 elementary schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in Central York Sd?
Besides Sinking Springs El Sch, Central York Sd also operates Central York Hs (1,756 students), Central York Ms (844 students), and North Hills El Sch (675 students). See the Central York Sd district page for the complete list.