Enrollment
317
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · York, PA
Yorkshire El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Yorkshire El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422685007416
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Yorkshire El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 21
- elementary schools in York · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Yorkshire El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Yorkshire El Sch ranks #5 of 21 elementary schools in York, PA.
School address
District: York Suburban Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422685007416 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Yorkshire El Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Yorkshire El Sch
Yorkshire El Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, enrolling 317 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 47.0% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 453 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #151.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among York's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch (1,519 students): Yorkshire El Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 16.2:1).
York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students) and York Suburban Ms (743 students) alongside Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire El Sch compares
Yorkshire 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 19% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,469
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 5.7%
Asian 5.4%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Yorkshire 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 York Suburban Sd, which includes Yorkshire El Sch.
$17,469
Per student
-3%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 18.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 Yorkshire El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Suburban Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| York Suburban Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East York El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Rock El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View El Sch | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Yorkshire El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 859
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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
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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire El Sch
How many students attend Yorkshire El Sch?
Yorkshire El Sch has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in York, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorkshire El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Yorkshire El Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Yorkshire El Sch?
47.0% of students at Yorkshire El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Yorkshire El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Yorkshire El Sch is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in York, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Yorkshire El Sch?
Yorkshire El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Yorkshire El Sch rank among elementary schools in York?
By Resource Investment Index, Yorkshire El Sch ranks #5 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.
Is Yorkshire El Sch a good school?
Yorkshire El Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. 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 York Suburban Sd?
Besides Yorkshire El Sch, York Suburban Sd also operates York Suburban Shs (859 students), York Suburban Ms (743 students), and East York El Sch (321 students). See the York Suburban Sd district page for the complete list.
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