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#1114 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
East Petersburg EL Sch
Elementary School · Hempfield Sd · East Petersburg, PA
A Hempfield Sd elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5700 Lemon St, East Petersburg, PA 17520
- Math 62% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Petersburg EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where East Petersburg 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,489
Median home value
$252,800
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17520; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucher SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | 1.7 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy of LancasterPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Reidenbaugh EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 2.5 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Centerville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 2.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hempfield Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $16,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Petersburg EL Sch is listed in Hempfield SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Petersburg EL Sch
East Petersburg EL Sch is a public elementary school in East Petersburg, PA, part of Hempfield Sd, serving approximately 460 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,114 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Petersburg EL Sch
What grades does East Petersburg EL Sch serve?
East Petersburg EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend East Petersburg EL Sch?
East Petersburg EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Petersburg EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at East Petersburg EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Petersburg EL Sch rank in PA?
East Petersburg EL Sch ranks #1,114 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is East Petersburg EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
East Petersburg EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Petersburg EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Petersburg EL Sch has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is East Petersburg EL Sch a charter school?
No, East Petersburg EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Petersburg EL Sch a Title I school?
No, East Petersburg EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Petersburg EL Sch?
99.3% of students at East Petersburg 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (717) 569-1211
- Area population (ZIP 17520)
- 5,001
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 17520; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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