At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
3,236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$14,725
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,860
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 3,279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 254.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What current records say about Northern York County SD
Northern York County SD operates 6 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. NCES reports 3,236 students and 227.1 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Pennsylvania agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 143 of 499 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $14,725 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,860 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 473 of 498 in Pennsylvania. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.8%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 227.1
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $49,225,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Northern York County SD
Dillsburg, Pennsylvania
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 40.0960, -77.0325
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Enrollment questions to ask →Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic4.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 | 393 | 12.8:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 1 | 757 | 14.8:1 | 0 |
| High | 1 | 982 | 15.7:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in Northern York County SD
6 current directory entries
Search the full district by school name or level, or browse the alphabetical directory. Add schools to your comparison as you go.
Showing 1–6 of 6 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillsburg El Sch | ElementaryKG–05 | 440 | 13.8:1 | |
| Northern El Sch | ElementaryKG–05 | 397 | 13.4:1 | |
| Northern HS | High09–12 | 982 | 15.7:1 | |
| Northern MS | Middle06–08 | 757 | 14.8:1 | |
| South Mountain El Sch | ElementaryKG–05 | 389 | 12.2:1 | |
| Wellsville Campus | ElementaryKG–05 | 244 | 12:1 |
Cities served by Northern York County SD
Grouped by school mailing address. City pages also include schools run by other districts and charter agencies.
Frequently asked questions about Northern York County SD
How many schools are in Northern York County SD?
Northern York County SD has 6 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.
How many students attend Northern York County SD?
NCES reports 3,236 students for 2024–25, served by 227.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 143 of 499 Pennsylvania agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 3,279 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Northern York County SD?
The district-wide ratio is 14.2:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Northern York County SD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $14,725 in current expenditure per pupil, including $8,860 for instruction. That ranks 473 of 498 comparable Pennsylvania agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Northern York County SD?
Northern HS reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 982 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Northern York County SD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (717) 432-8691 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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Regular Pennsylvania districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.
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