- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dillsburg, PA
South Mountain El Sch
Federal NCES profile for South Mountain El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421776000459
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Mountain El Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Dillsburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Mountain El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Mountain El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dillsburg, PA.
School address
District: Northern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421776000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
South Mountain El Sch held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 421776000459 · Dillsburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 13.4:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Northern Hs (982 students)
South Mountain El Sch held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
South Mountain El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northern Hs
Northern Hs
982 students
- Northern Ms
Northern Ms
757 students
- Dillsburg El S
Dillsburg El Sch
440 students
- Northern El Sc
Northern El Sch
397 students
- This school 389
South Mountain El Sch
389 students
- Wellsville Cam 244
Wellsville Campus
244 students
What this shows South Mountain El Sch reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Mountain El Sch compares
South Mountain 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,725
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, South Mountain El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northern York County Sd reports $14,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Mountain El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northern Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillsburg El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northern El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellsville Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Mountain El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Dillsburg
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Mountain El Sch
How many students attend South Mountain El Sch?
South Mountain El Sch has 389 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dillsburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mountain El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mountain El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 South Mountain El Sch?
23.6% of students at South Mountain El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Mountain El Sch?
The largest demographic group at South Mountain El Sch is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Dillsburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Mountain El Sch?
South Mountain El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South Mountain El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dillsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Mountain El Sch ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Dillsburg, 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 Dillsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Northern York County Sd?
Besides South Mountain El Sch, Northern York County Sd also operates Northern Hs (982 students), Northern Ms (757 students), and Dillsburg El Sch (440 students). See the Northern York County Sd district page for the complete list.