- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
Washington El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Washington El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421145004568
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: Hanover Public Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421145004568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Washington El Sch shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 421145004568 · Hanover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
213 enr · 12.5:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanover Ms (636 students)
Washington El Sch shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 225 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Washington El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanover Ms
Hanover Ms
636 students
- Hanover Shs
Hanover Shs
578 students
- Hanover Street
Hanover Street El Sch
269 students
- Clearview El S 230
Clearview El Sch
230 students
- This school 213
Washington El Sch
213 students
What this shows Washington El Sch reports 213 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El Sch compares
Washington El Sch is a shrinking 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▼ 0% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$15,019
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 12.7%
African American 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Washington El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Hanover Public Sd reports $15,019 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Washington El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanover Street El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearview El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Hanover
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanover Ms
Standard public school
636 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Baresville El Sch
Standard public school
586 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Park Hills El Sch
Standard public school
572 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
West Manheim El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Conewago Twp El Sch
Standard public school
475 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Hanover Street El Sch
Standard public school
269 students 12.8:1 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 (~213 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El Sch
How many students attend Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has 213 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El Sch is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington El Sch?
57.9% of students at Washington El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Washington El Sch is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El Sch?
Washington El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Washington El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El Sch ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, 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 Hanover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hanover Public Sd?
Besides Washington El Sch, Hanover Public Sd also operates Hanover Ms (636 students), Hanover Shs (578 students), and Hanover Street El Sch (269 students). See the Hanover Public Sd district page for the complete list.