At a glance
Reported students
511
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
299.5
Park El Sch: 511 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Park El Sch
Park El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Columbia. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Columbia Borough SD. NCES reports 511 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (44.4%) and White (34.1%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Park El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic44.4%
- Black8%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Columbia Borough SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Columbia HS
High · Grades 09–12
397 reported students
Columbia MS Taylor Campus
Middle · Grades 05–06
202 reported students
Columbia MS Hill Campus
Middle · Grades 07–08
202 reported students
Public schools near Park El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrightsville El Sch Elementary · Eastern York SD | KG–05 | 353 | 2 mi |
| Farmdale El Sch Elementary · Hempfield SD | KG–06 | 489 | 3.1 mi |
| Donegal Intermediate School Elementary · Donegal SD | 03–06 | 806 | 3.2 mi |
| Mountville El Sch Elementary · Hempfield SD | KG–06 | 552 | 3.8 mi |
| Donegal Primary School Elementary · Donegal SD | KG–02 | 559 | 4.4 mi |
| Central Manor El Sch Elementary · Penn Manor SD | KG–06 | 595 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Park El Sch
What grades does Park El Sch serve?
Park El Sch reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbia Borough SD.
How many students attend Park El Sch?
Park El Sch reported 511 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 466 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Park El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 511 students and 38.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Park El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Park El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Columbia Borough SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Park El Sch in?
Park El Sch is part of Columbia Borough SD, based in Columbia, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Park El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wrightsville El Sch (2 mi), Farmdale El Sch (3.1 mi), Donegal Intermediate School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.