- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lancaster, PA
Smoketown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Smoketown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420648002521
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smoketown El Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Smoketown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smoketown El Sch ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Lancaster, PA.
School address
District: Conestoga Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420648002521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Smoketown El Sch held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 420648002521 · Lancaster, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Conestoga Valley Shs (1,304 students)
Smoketown El Sch held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Smoketown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conestoga Vall
Conestoga Valley Shs
1,304 students
- Gerald G Huesk
Gerald G Huesken Ms
851 students
- Fritz El Sch
Fritz El Sch
526 students
- This school 470
Smoketown El Sch
470 students
- Brownstown El 392
Brownstown El Sch
392 students
- Leola El Sch 287
Leola El Sch
287 students
What this shows Smoketown El Sch reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smoketown El Sch compares
Smoketown 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 | 45.3% | ▼ 22% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Smoketown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conestoga Valley Sd reports $17,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smoketown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conestoga Valley Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gerald G Huesken Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fritz El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brownstown El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leola El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smoketown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
Nitrauer Sch
Standard public school
468 students 18:1 students per teacher
Rohrerstown El Sch
Standard public school
457 students 13.1:1 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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smoketown El Sch
How many students attend Smoketown El Sch?
Smoketown El Sch has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lancaster, PA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smoketown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Smoketown 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 Smoketown El Sch?
45.3% of students at Smoketown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smoketown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Smoketown El Sch is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Lancaster, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smoketown El Sch?
Smoketown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Smoketown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Smoketown El Sch ranks #6 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 Conestoga Valley Sd?
Besides Smoketown El Sch, Conestoga Valley Sd also operates Conestoga Valley Shs (1,304 students), Gerald G Huesken Ms (851 students), and Fritz El Sch (526 students). See the Conestoga Valley Sd district page for the complete list.