Sinking Springs Elementary School

2850 Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17406
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 640 students in grades 4-6, Sinking Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sinking Springs Elementary School's student population of 640 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sinking Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sinking Springs Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1293 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sinking Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sinking Springs Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Sinking Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sinking Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinking Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Sinking Springs Elementary School is ranked #1293 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Sinking Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Sinking Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Hills Elementary School, Daniel Boone Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Sinking Springs Elementary School?
640 students attend Sinking Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sinking Springs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sinking Springs Elementary School?
Sinking Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sinking Springs Elementary School offer ?
Sinking Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sinking Springs Elementary School part of?
Sinking Springs Elementary School is part of Central York School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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