- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
York Twp El Sch
Federal NCES profile for York Twp El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420723004549
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York Twp El Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #9 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
York Twp El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York Twp El Sch ranks #9 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: Dallastown Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420723004549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
York Twp El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 420723004549 · York, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 12.6:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students)
York Twp El Sch held near 430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
York Twp El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Shs
2,046 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
1,519 students
- Dallastown Are
Dallastown Area Ms
1,014 students
- Ore Valley El 556
Ore Valley El Sch
556 students
- Loganville-Spr 461
Loganville-Springfield El Sch
461 students
- This school 415
York Twp El Sch
415 students
What this shows York Twp El Sch reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How York Twp El Sch compares
York Twp 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$16,177
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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, York Twp El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallastown Area Sd reports $16,177 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York Twp El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallastown Area Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dallastown Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ore Valley El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loganville-Springfield El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York Twp El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in York
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
1,519 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
North Hills El Sch
Standard public school
675 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cs
Standard public school
653 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Sinking Springs El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Roundtown El Sch
Standard public school
573 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ore Valley El Sch
Standard public school
556 students 14.6:1 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about York Twp El Sch
How many students attend York Twp El Sch?
York Twp El Sch has 415 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at York Twp El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at York Twp El Sch is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 York Twp El Sch?
42.3% of students at York Twp El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York Twp El Sch?
The largest demographic group at York Twp El Sch is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York Twp El Sch?
York Twp El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 York Twp El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, York Twp El Sch ranks #9 of 21 elementary schools in York, 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 York on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallastown Area Sd?
Besides York Twp El Sch, Dallastown Area Sd also operates Dallastown Area Shs (2,046 students), Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students), and Dallastown Area Ms (1,014 students). See the Dallastown Area Sd district page for the complete list.