Very Good
#699 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 25% in state
Hans Herr EL Sch
Elementary School · Lampeter-strasburg Sd · Lampeter, PA
A Lampeter-strasburg Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Book Rd PO Box 428, Lampeter, PA 17537
- Math 64% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hans Herr EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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
31.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hans Herr 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pequea EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Smoketown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Washington EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Lancaster Mennonite School New DanvillePrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 87 | 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.
Lampeter-strasburg Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hans Herr EL Sch is listed in Lampeter-Strasburg SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hans Herr EL Sch
Hans Herr EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lampeter, PA, part of Lampeter-strasburg Sd, serving approximately 629 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hans Herr EL Sch
What grades does Hans Herr EL Sch serve?
Hans Herr EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Hans Herr EL Sch?
Hans Herr EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 629 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hans Herr EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hans Herr 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 Hans Herr EL Sch rank in PA?
Hans Herr EL Sch ranks #699 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hans Herr EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Hans Herr 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 Hans Herr EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hans Herr EL Sch has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hans Herr EL Sch a charter school?
No, Hans Herr EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hans Herr EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Hans Herr EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hans Herr EL Sch?
31.6% of students at Hans Herr 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 629
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 1.3%
- Phone
- (717) 464-3311
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.
- 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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