- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hanover, PA
West Manheim El Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Manheim El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422247004607
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Manheim El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Hanover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Manheim El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Manheim El Sch ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Hanover, PA.
School address
District: South Western Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422247004607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Manheim El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 422247004607 · Hanover, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 13.4:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Western Shs (1,380 students)
West Manheim El Sch held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
West Manheim El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Western
South Western Shs
1,380 students
- Emory H Markle
Emory H Markle Ms
1,046 students
- Baresville El
Baresville El Sch
586 students
- Park Hills El
Park Hills El Sch
572 students
- This school 538
West Manheim El Sch
538 students
- Manheim El Sch 256
Manheim El Sch
256 students
What this shows West Manheim El Sch reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Manheim El Sch compares
West Manheim 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 58% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$15,881
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
African American 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, West Manheim El Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Western Sd reports $15,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Manheim El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emory H Markle Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Baresville El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hills El Sch | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manheim El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Manheim El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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
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
Clearview El Sch
Standard public school
230 students 13.5:1 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Manheim El Sch
How many students attend West Manheim El Sch?
West Manheim El Sch has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hanover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Manheim El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Manheim El Sch is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 West Manheim El Sch?
24.5% of students at West Manheim El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Manheim El Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Manheim El Sch is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Hanover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Manheim El Sch?
West Manheim El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Manheim El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hanover?
By Resource Investment Index, West Manheim El Sch ranks #2 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 South Western Sd?
Besides West Manheim El Sch, South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students), Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students), and Baresville El Sch (586 students). See the South Western Sd district page for the complete list.