At a glance
Reported students
1,263
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
74.61
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania high enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
750
Elizabethtown Area SHS: 1,263 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
16.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 1,153
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Elizabethtown Area SHS
Elizabethtown Area SHS is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Elizabethtown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Elizabethtown Area SD. NCES reports 1,263 students for 2024–25.
Among 712 high schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 571 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.9:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 13.3:1 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 (84.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.9%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 12 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Elizabethtown Area SHS
- 1How do the reported 16.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 74.61 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.55
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.7
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.6%
- Hispanic6.9%
- Black2.9%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
12 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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 Elizabethtown Area SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elizabethtown Area MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
827 reported students
Bear Creek School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
750 reported students
East High Street El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
466 reported students
Bainbridge El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
219 reported students
Public schools near Elizabethtown Area SHS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Mt Joy Cmps High · Lancaster County Career and Technology Center | 09–12 | 15 | 5.3 mi |
| Donegal HS High · Donegal SD | 09–12 | 955 | 6 mi |
| Middletown Area HS High · Middletown Area SD | 09–12 | 702 | 8.6 mi |
| Hershey HS High · Derry Township SD | 09–12 | 1,050 | 8.7 mi |
| Northeastern SHS High · Northeastern York SD | 09–12 | 1,189 | 9 mi |
| Columbia HS High · Columbia Borough SD | 09–12 | 397 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elizabethtown Area SHS
What grades does Elizabethtown Area SHS serve?
Elizabethtown Area SHS reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Elizabethtown Area SD.
How many students attend Elizabethtown Area SHS?
Elizabethtown Area SHS reported 1,263 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 712 Pennsylvania high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,153 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elizabethtown Area SHS?
The calculated ratio is 16.9:1, based on 1,263 students and 74.61 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Elizabethtown Area SHS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elizabethtown Area SHS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elizabethtown Area SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elizabethtown Area SHS in?
Elizabethtown Area SHS is part of Elizabethtown Area SD, based in Elizabethtown, PA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elizabethtown Area SHS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lancaster County Career and Technology Ctr - Mt Joy Cmps (5.3 mi), Donegal HS (6 mi), Middletown Area HS (8.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.