At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
488
Iron Forge El Sch: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
13.8:1 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
- 478
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Iron Forge El Sch
Iron Forge El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Boiling Springs. It is one of 4 current school records connected to South Middleton SD. NCES reports 468 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 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 (74.6%) and Asian (15.8%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. 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 Iron Forge El Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.83 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
- 0.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.6%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black2.4%
- Asian15.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.7%
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 South Middleton SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
W.G. Rice El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
453 reported students
Yellow Breeches MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
508 reported students
Boiling Springs HS
High · Grades 09–12
707 reported students
Public schools near Iron Forge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe El Sch Elementary · Cumberland Valley SD | KG–05 | 512 | 3 mi |
| W.G. Rice El Sch Elementary · South Middleton SD | KG–02 | 453 | 3.5 mi |
| Mt Holly Springs El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 215 | 4 mi |
| Letort El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 225 | 4.2 mi |
| Mooreland El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 372 | 4.8 mi |
| Hamilton El Sch Elementary · Carlisle Area SD | KG–05 | 388 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Iron Forge El Sch
What grades does Iron Forge El Sch serve?
Iron Forge El Sch reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in South Middleton SD.
How many students attend Iron Forge El Sch?
Iron Forge El Sch reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 478 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Iron Forge El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 468 students and 33.83 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 Iron Forge El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Iron Forge El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Middleton SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Iron Forge El Sch in?
Iron Forge El Sch is part of South Middleton SD, based in Boiling Springs, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Iron Forge El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Monroe El Sch (3 mi), W.G. Rice El Sch (3.5 mi), Mt Holly Springs El Sch (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.