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Mt Wolf El Sch

590 Maple Street, Mt Wolf, PA 17347 · (717) 266-6570 · York County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
Enrollment
217
Elementary
DISTRICT 301 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
98 students
DISTRICT 47% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
53
Grade 1
42
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
61
Student demographics
White
80%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 60%
Hispanic
7%
DISTRICT 11% · STATE 16%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 14%
Asian
1%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
55%
Female
45%

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Test scores

PSSA + Keystone 2024-25 . % Proficient or Advanced
English Language Arts
59.3%
PA avg 51.1% . -1.1pp since 2023
Math
59.3%
PA avg 43.0% . +4.6pp since 2023
Source: PSSA + Keystone. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
58.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
58.3%
based on PA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.2pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
217
+37 (+21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 12.2:1
% White
80%
was 87%
% Hispanic
7%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Mt Wolf El Sch

Mt Wolf El Sch operates as a close-knit elementary school in Mt Wolf, Pennsylvania, part of Northeastern York SD. Current enrollment sits at 217 students spanning grades K through 3. That puts it 51% leaner than the typical public school in Pennsylvania, which averages around 443 students.

Northeastern York SD comprises 8 schools with combined enrollment of 3,971 students; Mt Wolf El Sch is among them.

On the student-mix side, Mt Wolf El Sch lists that nearly all students (80%) are White. Other groups include 8% multiracial, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black. Compared to York County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.9:1 students per teacher. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 45% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, York County runs at roughly 53%, so the school's eligibility rate is meaningfully below the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Mt Wolf El Sch sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 58.3%; this one delivers 58.4%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for York County put median household earnings sit near $84,829, roughly 28% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across York County's 111 public schools (combined enrollment of about 64,242 students), Mt Wolf El Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Spring Forge Intrd Sch, roughly 0.4 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Mt Wolf El Sch at 4th of 8; the average score across the group is 59.5%.

Geographically, the school is in a bedroom-community area.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count rose 21%: 180 students in 2018 compared to 217 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 87% to 80% across the same window.

On this page, posts here usually surface around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

York County at a glance

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Population
462,924
Census ACS
Median income
$84,829
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
111
64,242 students

Quick facts

School name
Mt Wolf El Sch
District
Northeastern York SD
Address
590 Maple Street, Mt Wolf, PA 17347
Phone
(717) 266-6570
County
York County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–03
Total enrollment
217
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
98 (45%)
Locale
22-Suburb: Mid-size
NCES ID
421752000067
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Mt Wolf El Sch
How many students attend Mt Wolf El Sch?
Mt Wolf El Sch enrolls approximately 217 students in grades KG-03.
Is Mt Wolf El Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mt Wolf El Sch is an elementary school covering grades KG-03.
How many teachers does Mt Wolf El Sch have?
Mt Wolf El Sch employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Mt Wolf El Sch?
At Mt Wolf El Sch, the student body is approximately 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Mt Wolf El Sch public or private?
Mt Wolf El Sch is a public K-12 school, overseen by Northeastern York SD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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