Enrollment
421
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Trimmer El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Trimmer El Sch
Trimmer El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 421 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 53.5% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 421 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 473 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #294.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Trimmer El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 16.2:1).
West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students) and West York Area Ms (645 students) alongside Trimmer El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Trimmer El Sch compares
Trimmer El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West York Area Sd, which includes Trimmer El Sch.
$18,262
Per student
+2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 28.3%
Federal 7.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Trimmer El Sch a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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