Very Good
#575 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Hampden EL Sch
Elementary School · Cumberland Valley Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Cumberland Valley Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
441 Skyport Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
- Math 67% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 77% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hampden EL Sch score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Hampden 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), 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
$111,834
Median home value
$350,800
Median rent
$1,452/mo
College educated
52.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17050; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Grace Way Children AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Oakwood Baptist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Heritage Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 97 | 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.
Cumberland Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,889NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hampden EL Sch is listed in Cumberland Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden EL Sch
Hampden EL Sch is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Cumberland Valley Sd, serving approximately 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #575 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden EL Sch
What grades does Hampden EL Sch serve?
Hampden EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hampden EL Sch?
Hampden EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden EL Sch is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden EL Sch rank in PA?
Hampden EL Sch ranks #575 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hampden EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hampden EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden EL Sch has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hampden EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hampden EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampden EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hampden EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampden EL Sch?
29.6% of students at Hampden 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (717) 737-4513
- Area population (ZIP 17050)
- 42,547
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 17050; 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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