- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Trimmer El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Trimmer El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422598004629
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Trimmer El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #15 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 53.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Trimmer El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Trimmer El Sch ranks #15 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: West York Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422598004629 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Trimmer El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 422598004629 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 53.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West York Area Hs (851 students)
Trimmer El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Trimmer El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West York Area
West York Area Hs
851 students
- West York Area
West York Area Ms
645 students
- Wallace El Sch
Wallace El Sch
427 students
- This school
Trimmer El Sch
421 students
- Lincolnway El
Lincolnway El Sch
406 students
What this shows Trimmer El Sch reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Trimmer El Sch compares
Trimmer 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▼ 8% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Trimmer El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West York Area Sd reports $18,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Trimmer El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West York Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wallace El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincolnway El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Trimmer El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 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
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about Trimmer El Sch
How many students attend Trimmer El Sch?
Trimmer El Sch has 421 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trimmer El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Trimmer El Sch is 14:1, which is 3% 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 Trimmer El Sch?
53.5% of students at Trimmer El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Trimmer El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Trimmer El Sch is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Trimmer El Sch?
Trimmer El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trimmer El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Trimmer El Sch ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in West York Area Sd?
Besides Trimmer El Sch, West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students), West York Area Ms (645 students), and Wallace El Sch (427 students). See the West York Area Sd district page for the complete list.