Very Good
#747 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 26% in state
Based on limited data
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Elementary School · Derry Township SD
450-Rear Homestead Road PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#747 of 2,846
In Hershey
#6 of 6
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
Derry Township SD
School environment
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Elementary School in Hershey · grades Kindergarten – 1st. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Hershey Primary EL Sch
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Hershey Intrmd EL Sch
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About Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary school in Hershey, PA, part of Derry Township SD. Hershey Early Childhood Ctr serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 8.4
- PA avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Compares
See how Hershey Early Childhood Ctr performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
450-Rear Homestead Road PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hershey Early Childhood Ctr may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Hershey Intrmd El Sch (rated 8.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hershey Primary El Sch (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Northside El Sch (rated 8.6/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Palmyra), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hershey, see our Hershey schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hershey Primary El Sch Hershey | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| Hershey Intrmd El Sch Hershey | 0.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Hershey MS Hershey | 0.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Hershey HS Hershey | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| TENDER YEARS Hershey | 0.4 mi | — |
| MILTON HERSHEY SCHOOL Hershey | 0.8 mi | 7.1 |
| HERSHEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hummelstown | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| FIRST DISCOVERIES AT BRIGHT HORIZONS Hershey | 1.7 mi | — |
| ST JOAN OF ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hummels Town | 2.5 mi | 6.0 |
| South Hanover El Sch Hershey | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Lingle Avenue El Sch Palmyra | 2.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Palmyra Area MS Palmyra | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Lower Dauphin MS Hummelstown | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Pine Street El Sch Palmyra | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Northside El Sch Palmyra | 3.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Conewago El Sch Elizabethtown | 4.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Palmyra Area SHS Palmyra | 3.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Price Hummelstown | 3.4 mi | — |
| Lower Dauphin HS Hummelstown | 3.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Forge Road El Sch Palmyra | 3.7 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 17033 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,093
Median Home Value
$340,900
Median Rent
$1,311/mo
Population
17,009
College Educated
46.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Avg Commute
18.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
41.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia, PA | 7.5 |
| Buckingham El Sch Buckingham, PA | 7.5 |
| CASKEY TORAH ACADEMY OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA Wynnewood, PA | 7.5 |
| Coudersport Area El Sch Coudersport, PA | 7.5 |
| Don Gill El Sch Wellsboro, PA | 7.5 |
| Dover Area El Sch Dover, PA | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
What grades does Hershey Early Childhood Ctr serve?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr 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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr rank in PA?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks #747 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Hershey Early Childhood Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr 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.
Is Hershey Early Childhood Ctr a charter school?
No, Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hershey Early Childhood Ctr a Title I school?
No, Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
31.0% of students at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 31.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (717) 531-2211
Resources & Links
District
Derry Township SD- District Enrollment
- 3,153
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,646
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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