Enrollment
1,055
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mechanicsburg, PA
Winding Creek El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Winding Creek El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420711007645
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winding Creek El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Mechanicsburg · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Winding Creek El Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Creek El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, PA.
School address
District: Cumberland Valley Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420711007645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winding Creek El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winding Creek El Sch
Winding Creek El Sch is a large elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,055 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Pennsylvania schools and 36% above the 13.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,055 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 294 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Cumberland Valley Sd spends $13,743 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mechanicsburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Elmwood Academy (712 students): Winding Creek El Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 16.2:1).
Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students) and Mountain View Ms (1,403 students) alongside Winding Creek 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 Winding Creek El Sch compares
Winding Creek 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 52% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 96% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
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
$13,743
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 41.8%
Asian 33.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Winding Creek El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland Valley Sd, which includes Winding Creek El Sch.
$13,743
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 20.9%
Federal 4.1%
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 Winding Creek El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Valley Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle View Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shaull El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sporting Hill El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winding Creek El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,163
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,403
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,111
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Mechanicsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Elmwood Academy
Standard public school
712 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sporting Hill El Sch
Standard public school
580 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Hampden El Sch
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring El Sch
Standard public school
528 students 16:1 students per teacher
Green Ridge El Sch
Standard public school
474 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rossmoyne El Sch
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 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 (~1,055 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Winding Creek El Sch
How many students attend Winding Creek El Sch?
Winding Creek El Sch has 1,055 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winding Creek El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Winding Creek El Sch is 18.5:1, which is 36% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winding Creek El Sch?
28.1% of students at Winding Creek El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winding Creek El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Winding Creek El Sch is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Mechanicsburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winding Creek El Sch?
Winding Creek El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winding Creek El Sch rank among elementary schools in Mechanicsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Winding Creek El Sch ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg, 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 Mechanicsburg on the city page.
Is Winding Creek El Sch a good school?
Winding Creek El Sch earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. 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 Cumberland Valley Sd?
Besides Winding Creek El Sch, Cumberland Valley Sd also operates Cumberland Valley Hs (3,163 students), Mountain View Ms (1,403 students), and Eagle View Ms (1,111 students). See the Cumberland Valley Sd district page for the complete list.
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