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 · Hershey, PA
A Derry Township Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 1st.
450-Rear Homestead Road PO Box 898, Hershey, PA 17033
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on PA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hershey Early Childhood Ctr 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,093
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,311/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
53.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tender YearsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Milton Hershey SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 2,002 | Compare → |
| First Discoveries at Bright HorizonsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Hershey Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–11 | 1.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Derry Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is listed in Derry Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary school in Hershey, PA, part of Derry Township Sd, serving approximately 407 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 407
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (717) 531-2211
- Area population (ZIP 17033)
- 17,009
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 17033; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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