- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glen Rock, PA
Southern El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Southern El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422238006692
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Glen Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glen Rock, PA.
School address
District: Southern York County Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422238006692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Southern El Sch held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 422238006692 · Glen Rock, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.9:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehannock Hs (857 students)
Southern El Sch held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southern El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehannock
Susquehannock Hs
857 students
- This school
Southern El Sch
527 students
- Shrewsbury El
Shrewsbury El Sch
482 students
- Southern Ms
Southern Ms
466 students
- Friendship El
Friendship El Sch
377 students
What this shows Southern El Sch reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern El Sch compares
Southern 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 59% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$17,598
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 527 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 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Southern El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southern York County Sd reports $17,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shrewsbury El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southern Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendship El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Glen Rock
1 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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern El Sch
How many students attend Southern El Sch?
Southern El Sch has 527 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glen Rock, PA. CCD year-over-year: 569 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern El Sch is 13.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern El Sch?
23.9% of students at Southern El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Southern El Sch is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Glen Rock, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern El Sch?
Southern El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Southern El Sch rank among public schools in Glen Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern El Sch ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glen Rock, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southern York County Sd?
Besides Southern El Sch, Southern York County Sd also operates Susquehannock Hs (857 students), Shrewsbury El Sch (482 students), and Southern Ms (466 students). See the Southern York County Sd district page for the complete list.