- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dover, PA
Weigelstown El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Weigelstown El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420768004556
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weigelstown El Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 61.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Weigelstown El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weigelstown El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768004556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Weigelstown El Sch grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 420768004556 · Dover, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.9:1 · 61.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Hs (979 students)
Weigelstown El Sch grew from 302 students in 2022-23 to 329 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Weigelstown El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dover Area Hs
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- Dover Area Ms
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- North Salem El 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- Leib El Sch 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- Dover Area El 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- This school 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows Weigelstown El Sch reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weigelstown El Sch compares
Weigelstown 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.3% | ▲ 6% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Weigelstown El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weigelstown El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Area Ms | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leib El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dover Area El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weigelstown El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Dover
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weigelstown El Sch
How many students attend Weigelstown El Sch?
Weigelstown El Sch has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 329 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weigelstown El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Weigelstown El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Weigelstown El Sch?
61.3% of students at Weigelstown El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weigelstown El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Weigelstown El Sch is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Dover, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weigelstown El Sch?
Weigelstown El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Weigelstown El Sch rank among elementary schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Weigelstown El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Dover, 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 Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides Weigelstown El Sch, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Hs (979 students), Dover Area Ms (735 students), and North Salem El Sch (384 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.