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#777 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 27% in state

Hambright EL Sch

Elementary School · Penn Manor Sd · Lancaster, PA

A Penn Manor Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3000 Charlestown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603

  • Math 53% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.9% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$14,416
Chronic Absenteeism13.9%

Students at Hambright EL Sch score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
53%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hambright 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$77,156

Median home value

$244,500

Median rent

$1,265/mo

College educated

36.7%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

14.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Jenkins SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.6 mi12Compare →
Eshleman EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–61.7 mi340Compare →
New StoryPrivate · tuition3.8privateK–122.3 mi109Compare →
Central Manor EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–62.4 mi618Compare →

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.

Penn Manor Sd

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 10
District spending per student
$14,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hambright EL Sch is listed in Penn Manor SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hambright EL Sch

Hambright EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Penn Manor Sd, serving approximately 589 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hambright EL Sch

What grades does Hambright EL Sch serve?

Hambright EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hambright EL Sch?

Hambright EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 589 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hambright EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Hambright EL Sch is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hambright EL Sch rank in PA?

Hambright EL Sch ranks #777 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Hambright EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Hambright EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hambright EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hambright EL Sch has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hambright EL Sch a charter school?

No, Hambright EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hambright EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Hambright EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hambright EL Sch?

64.7% of students at Hambright 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
589
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.9%
Area population (ZIP 17603)
66,788
Area average commute
23.8 min
Area median age
35.5
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 17603; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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