District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
4,406
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$15,881
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$10,246
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about South Western SD
South Western SD operates 6 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Hanover, Pennsylvania. NCES reports 4,406 students and 307.56 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 89 of 778 Pennsylvania districts with data. 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 $15,881 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,246 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 612 of 731 districts in Pennsylvania. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 12.2%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 307.56
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $69,941,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
South Western SD location
Hanover, Pennsylvania · 39.7853, -76.9611. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.2%
- Hispanic7%
- Black6.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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6 current directory entries
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Showing 6 of 6 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baresville El Sch | Elementary | KG–05 | 586 | 14.8:1 |
| Emory H Markle MS | Middle | 06–08 | 1,046 | 14.2:1 |
| Manheim El Sch | Elementary | KG–05 | 256 | 11.9:1 |
| Park Hills El Sch | Elementary | KG–05 | 572 | 15.2:1 |
| South Western SHS | High | 09–12 | 1,380 | 15:1 |
| West Manheim El Sch | Elementary | KG–05 | 538 | 12.6:1 |