At a glance
Reported students
389
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
418.5
South Mountain El Sch: 389 reported students.
State peer staffing position
36th percentile
12.2:1 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
- 416
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.93
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about South Mountain El Sch
South Mountain El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Dillsburg. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Northern York County SD. NCES reports 389 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.2:1, 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 White (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. 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 South Mountain El Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 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
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- 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
- White90%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial1.8%
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 Northern York County SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northern El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
397 reported students
Dillsburg El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
440 reported students
Wellsville Campus
Elementary · Grades KG–05
244 reported students
Northern MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
Northern HS
High · Grades 09–12
982 reported students
Public schools near South Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillsburg El Sch Elementary · Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 440 | 1.6 mi |
| Northern El Sch Elementary · Northern York County SD | KG–05 | 397 | 1.7 mi |
| Monroe El Sch Elementary · Cumberland Valley SD | KG–05 | 512 | 5 mi |
| Iron Forge El Sch Elementary · South Middleton SD | 03–05 | 468 | 5.5 mi |
| Shepherdstown El Sch Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 01–03 | 283 | 6.8 mi |
| Upper Allen El Sch Elementary · Mechanicsburg Area SD | 01–03 | 321 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Mountain El Sch
What grades does South Mountain El Sch serve?
South Mountain El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Northern York County SD.
How many students attend South Mountain El Sch?
South Mountain El Sch reported 389 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 416 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Mountain El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.2:1, based on 389 students and 32 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 South Mountain El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Mountain El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Northern York County SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is South Mountain El Sch in?
South Mountain El Sch is part of Northern York County SD, based in Dillsburg, PA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Mountain El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dillsburg El Sch (1.6 mi), Northern El Sch (1.7 mi), Monroe El Sch (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.