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#1790 of 2,846 schools in PA
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch
Elementary School · Red Lion Area Sd · Red Lion, PA
A Red Lion Area Sd elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
12165 Winterstown Rd, Red Lion, PA 17356
- Math 40% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 49% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where N Hopewell-winterstown 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,726
Median home value
$228,000
Median rent
$966/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
74.5%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17356; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Rock Academy Red Lion CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Red Lion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Dallastown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–3 | 4.3 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 4.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Lion Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch is listed in Red Lion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Red Lion, PA, part of Red Lion Area Sd, serving approximately 231 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,790 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch
What grades does N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch serve?
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch?
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch rank in PA?
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch ranks #1,790 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch a charter school?
No, N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for N Hopewell-winterstown EL Sch?
37.7% of students at N Hopewell-winterstown 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (717) 244-3164
- Area population (ZIP 17356)
- 22,457
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 17356; 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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