Enrollment
538
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Manheim El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Manheim El Sch
West Manheim El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Hanover, Pennsylvania, enrolling 538 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Pennsylvania median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 581 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #409.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 538 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Hanover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hanover Ms (636 students): West Manheim El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 18.2:1).
South Western Sd also operates South Western Shs (1,380 students) and Emory H Markle Ms (1,046 students) alongside West Manheim El Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Manheim El Sch compares
West Manheim El Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Western Sd, which includes West Manheim El Sch.
$15,329
Per student
-15%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 30.6%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is West Manheim El Sch a good school?
West Manheim El Sch earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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