How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hershey Primary Elementary School | South Hanover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hershey, PA | Hershey, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 427 | 371 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.2% | 16.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hershey Primary Elementary School | South Hanover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,560 | $17,880 |
| District | Derry Township SD | Lower Dauphin SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hershey Primary Elementary School | South Hanover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66.3% | 74.9% |
| African American | 5.2% | 4.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 7.5% |
| Asian | 12.9% | 8.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hershey Primary Elementary School | South Hanover Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 435:1 | 388:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.