Enrollment
427
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · York, PA
Wallace El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Wallace El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 422598007572
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace El Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in York · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace El Sch has class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace El Sch ranks #4 of 9 schools in York, PA.
School address
District: West York Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422598007572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallace El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wallace El Sch
Wallace El Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 312 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #297, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among York's public schools, it stands alongside York Academy Regional Cs (1,058 students): Wallace El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students) and West York Area Ms (645 students) alongside Wallace 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 Wallace El Sch compares
Wallace 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▲ 3% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
African American 14.1%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Wallace El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West York Area Sd, which includes Wallace 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 Wallace El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West York Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trimmer 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 Wallace 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in York
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
York Academy Regional Cs
Standard public school
1,058 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Devers Sch
Standard public school
686 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hannah Penn
Standard public school
674 students 13:1 students per teacher
Goode Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ferguson Sch
Standard public school
627 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Sch
Standard public school
578 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wallace El Sch
How many students attend Wallace El Sch?
Wallace El Sch has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace El Sch is 15.3:1, which is 13% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wallace El Sch?
59.8% of students at Wallace El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Wallace El Sch is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace El Sch?
Wallace El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Wallace El Sch rank among schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace El Sch ranks #4 of 9 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 schools in York on the city page.
Is Wallace El Sch a good school?
Wallace El Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 Wallace El Sch, West York Area Sd also operates West York Area Hs (851 students), West York Area Ms (645 students), and Trimmer El Sch (421 students). See the West York Area Sd district page for the complete list.
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