Enrollment
641
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.6%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sinking Springs El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sinking Springs El Sch
Sinking Springs El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 36.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 626 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #39, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Sinking Springs El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.9:1 vs 16.2:1).
Central York Sd also operates Central York Hs (1,756 students) and Central York Ms (844 students) alongside Sinking Springs El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sinking Springs El Sch compares
Sinking Springs El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central York Sd, which includes Sinking Springs El Sch.
$16,042
Per student
-11%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 8.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,756
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sinking Springs El Sch a good school?
Sinking Springs El Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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