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#1411 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 50% in state
New Holland Elementary
Elementary School · Eastern Lancaster County Sd · New Holland, PA
An Eastern Lancaster County Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 Eastern School Rd, New Holland, PA 17557
- Math 42% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Holland Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (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
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where New Holland Elementary 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Holland), 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
$78,717
Median home value
$262,100
Median rent
$1,273/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17557; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Earl Amish Parochial SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Blue Ball EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Groffdale SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 1–9 | 3.1 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Hinkletown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 4.7 mi | 221 | 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.
Eastern Lancaster County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Holland Elementary is listed in Eastern Lancaster County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Holland Elementary
New Holland Elementary is a public elementary school in New Holland, PA, part of Eastern Lancaster County Sd, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,411 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Holland Elementary
What grades does New Holland Elementary serve?
New Holland Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend New Holland Elementary?
New Holland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Holland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at New Holland Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Holland Elementary rank in PA?
New Holland Elementary ranks #1,411 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is New Holland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
New Holland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 New Holland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Holland Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is New Holland Elementary a charter school?
No, New Holland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Holland Elementary a Title I school?
No, New Holland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Holland Elementary?
54.7% of students at New Holland Elementary 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (717) 354-1520
- Area population (ZIP 17557)
- 15,229
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 17557; 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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