Very Good
#688 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
East High Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Elizabethtown Area Sd · Elizabethtown, PA
An Elizabethtown Area Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
- Math 57% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East High Street EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East High Street EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated735/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,075
Median home value
$272,700
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| Kelly SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Conewago EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 4.9 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Kraybill Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elizabethtown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
East High Street EL Sch is listed in Elizabethtown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East High Street EL Sch
East High Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, PA, part of Elizabethtown Area Sd, serving approximately 480 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East High Street EL Sch
What grades does East High Street EL Sch serve?
East High Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend East High Street EL Sch?
East High Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East High Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East High Street EL Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East High Street EL Sch rank in PA?
East High Street EL Sch ranks #688 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East High Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East High Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at East High Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East High Street EL Sch has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is East High Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, East High Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East High Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, East High Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East High Street EL Sch?
49.4% of students at East High Street EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (717) 361-0099
- Area population (ZIP 17022)
- 32,066
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17022; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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