- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, PA
West Hanover El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Hanover El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420540001817
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hanover El Sch earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #14 of 22
- elementary schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Hanover El Sch has class sizes larger than 95% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Hanover El Sch ranks #14 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Central Dauphin Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420540001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Hanover El Sch held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 420540001817 · Harrisburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 18.4:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students)
West Hanover El Sch held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Hanover El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Shs
1,966 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin East Shs
1,573 students
- Linglestown Ms
Linglestown Ms
841 students
- Central Dauphi
Central Dauphin Ms
834 students
- North Side El 722
North Side El Sch
722 students
- This school 589
West Hanover El Sch
589 students
What this shows West Hanover El Sch reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hanover El Sch compares
West Hanover El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 95% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,380
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 589 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 64.3%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, West Hanover El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Dauphin Sd reports $15,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hanover El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin East Shs | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Linglestown Ms | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Dauphin Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Side El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hanover El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Standard public school
792 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Standard public school
758 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
North Side El Sch
Standard public school
722 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paxtonia El Sch
Standard public school
682 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
South Side El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Melrose Sch
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 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 (~589 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hanover El Sch
How many students attend West Hanover El Sch?
West Hanover El Sch has 589 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hanover El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hanover El Sch is 18.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Hanover El Sch?
30.7% of students at West Hanover El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hanover El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Hanover El Sch is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hanover El Sch?
West Hanover El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 West Hanover El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Hanover El Sch ranks #14 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Dauphin Sd?
Besides West Hanover El Sch, Central Dauphin Sd also operates Central Dauphin Shs (1,966 students), Central Dauphin East Shs (1,573 students), and Linglestown Ms (841 students). See the Central Dauphin Sd district page for the complete list.