- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Wallace El Sch grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 422598007572 · York, PA Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 15.3:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West York Area Hs (851 students)
Wallace El Sch grew from 393 students in 2022-23 to 439 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Wallace 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
- This school
Wallace El Sch
427 students
- Trimmer El Sch
Trimmer El Sch
421 students
- Lincolnway El
Lincolnway El Sch
406 students
What this shows Wallace El Sch reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallace El Sch compares
Wallace El Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$18,750
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 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.
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
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 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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), up 46.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.