Very Good
#688 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 24% in state
East High Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Elizabethtown Area SD
800 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#688 of 2,846
In Elizabethtown
#2 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Elizabethtown Area SD
Academic performance
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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East High Street EL Sch
Elementary School in Elizabethtown · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About East High Street EL Sch
East High Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Elizabethtown, PA, part of Elizabethtown Area SD. East High Street EL Sch serves approximately 480 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. East High Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for East High Street EL Sch show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- District avg 8.2
- PA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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East High Street EL Sch — Students at East High Street EL Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA EDFACTS (2020-21)
Based on 26 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.
How East High Street EL Sch Compares
See how East High Street EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
800 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering East High Street EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bainbridge El Sch (rated 8.8/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Bainbridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is Donegal Primary School (rated 8.6/10, 6.0 miles away, in nearby Mount Joy), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Bear Creek School (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Elizabethtown, see our Elizabethtown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Area SHS Elizabethtown | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Elizabethtown Area MS Elizabethtown | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Bear Creek School Elizabethtown | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| MOUNT CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Elizabethtown | 1.0 mi | 5.2 |
| KELLY SCHOOL Elizabethtown | 1.1 mi | — |
| BELLAIRE RIDGE SCHOOL Hershey | 4.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Conewago El Sch Elizabethtown | 4.9 mi | 7.1 |
| KRAYBILL MENNONITE SCHOOL Mount Joy | 4.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Lancaster County CTC - Mt Joy Campus Mount Joy | 5.1 mi | — |
| Donegal JHS Mount Joy | 5.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Londonderry El Sch Middletown | 5.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Donegal HS Mount Joy | 5.9 mi | 5.9 |
| Donegal Primary School Mount Joy | 6.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Bainbridge El Sch Bainbridge | 6.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Donegal Intermediate School Marietta | 7.1 mi | 6.6 |
| SUSQUEHANNA WALDORF SCHOOL Marietta | 7.2 mi | 7.2 |
| HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hummelstown | 7.1 mi | 7.6 |
| THE JANUS SCHOOL Mount Joy | 6.3 mi | 8.1 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hummels Town | 7.3 mi | 6.0 |
| MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL Hershey | 8.3 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$79,075
Median Home Value
$272,700
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
Population
32,066
College Educated
33.2%
Homeownership
67.2%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
42.2
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 49.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (717) 361-0099
Resources & Links
District
Elizabethtown Area SD- District Enrollment
- 3,640
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,718
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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