At a glance
Reported students
556
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
508.5
Ore Valley El Sch: 556 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
14.5:1 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
- 550
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Ore Valley El Sch
Ore Valley El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in York. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Dallastown Area SD. NCES reports 556 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 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above 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 White (56.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ore Valley El Sch
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.25 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- 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
- White56.1%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black15.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.1%
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
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 Dallastown Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Loganville-Springfield El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
461 reported students
York Twp El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
415 reported students
Dallastown El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
181 reported students
Leaders Heights El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–03
140 reported students
Dallastown Area MS
Middle · Grades 07–08
1,014 reported students
Dallastown Area Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 04–06
1,519 reported students
Public schools near Ore Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Twp El Sch Elementary · Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 415 | 1.6 mi |
| Valley View El Sch Elementary · York Suburban SD | KG–02 | 286 | 2.1 mi |
| Dallastown El Sch Elementary · Dallastown Area SD | KG–03 | 181 | 2.3 mi |
| East York El Sch Elementary · York Suburban SD | 03–05 | 321 | 2.5 mi |
| Larry J. Macaluso El Sch Elementary · Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 631 | 2.6 mi |
| Locust Grove El Sch Elementary · Red Lion Area SD | KG–06 | 348 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ore Valley El Sch
What grades does Ore Valley El Sch serve?
Ore Valley El Sch reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dallastown Area SD.
How many students attend Ore Valley El Sch?
Ore Valley El Sch reported 556 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 550 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ore Valley El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 556 students and 38.25 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 Ore Valley El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ore Valley El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dallastown Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Ore Valley El Sch in?
Ore Valley El Sch is part of Dallastown Area SD, based in Dallastown, PA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ore Valley El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include York Twp El Sch (1.6 mi), Valley View El Sch (2.1 mi), Dallastown El Sch (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.