Excellent
#176 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 6% in state
Hanover Street EL Sch
Elementary School · Hanover Public Sd · Hanover, PA
A Hanover Public Sd elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 East Hanover Street, Hanover, PA 17331
- Math 64% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hanover Street EL Sch score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hanover 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 75Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,636/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanover), 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
$76,661
Median home value
$228,700
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17331; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hills EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Baresville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Clearview EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 225 | 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.
Hanover Public Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,151NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hanover Street EL Sch is listed in Hanover Public SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hanover Street EL Sch
Hanover Street EL Sch is a public elementary school in Hanover, PA, part of Hanover Public Sd, serving approximately 240 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #176 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hanover Street EL Sch
What grades does Hanover Street EL Sch serve?
Hanover Street EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hanover Street EL Sch?
Hanover Street EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanover Street EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanover Street EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hanover Street EL Sch rank in PA?
Hanover Street EL Sch ranks #176 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hanover Street EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hanover Street EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Hanover Street EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hanover Street EL Sch has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hanover Street EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hanover Street EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hanover Street EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hanover Street EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hanover Street EL Sch?
81.7% of students at Hanover 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (717) 637-9000
- Area population (ZIP 17331)
- 55,374
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 17331; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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