- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamburg, PA
Tilden El Center
Federal NCES profile for Tilden El Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421134006870
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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
Tilden El Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamburg · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 50.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tilden El Center has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tilden El Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamburg, PA.
School address
District: Hamburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421134006870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Tilden El Center held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 421134006870 · Hamburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 14.4:1 · 50.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamburg Area Hs (674 students)
Tilden El Center held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.4 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Tilden El Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamburg Area H
Hamburg Area Hs
674 students
- This school
Tilden El Center
562 students
- Hamburg Area M
Hamburg Area Middle School
482 students
- Perry El Sch
Perry El Sch
327 students
What this shows Tilden El Center reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tilden El Center compares
Tilden El Center 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$18,396
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 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Tilden El Center is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamburg Area Sd reports $18,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tilden El Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Area Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamburg Area Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tilden El Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tilden El Center
How many students attend Tilden El Center?
Tilden El Center has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilden El Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilden El Center is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tilden El Center?
50.4% of students at Tilden El Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tilden El Center?
The largest demographic group at Tilden El Center is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Hamburg, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tilden El Center?
Tilden El Center 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 Tilden El Center rank among public schools in Hamburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Tilden El Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg Area Sd?
Besides Tilden El Center, Hamburg Area Sd also operates Hamburg Area Hs (674 students), Hamburg Area Middle School (482 students), and Perry El Sch (327 students). See the Hamburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.