- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hershey, PA
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Hershey Early Childhood Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420759000667
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hershey · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has class sizes smaller than 76% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hershey, PA.
School address
District: Derry Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420759000667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420759000667 · Hershey, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 11.7:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Hershey Hs (1,050 students)
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hershey Hs
Hershey Hs
1,050 students
- Hershey Ms
Hershey Ms
742 students
- Hershey Intrmd
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
479 students
- Hershey Primar
Hershey Primary El Sch
427 students
- This school
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
420 students
What this shows Hershey Early Childhood Ctr reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hershey Early Childhood Ctr compares
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Asian 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Derry Township Sd reports $19,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hershey Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Intrmd El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Primary El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hershey Early Childhood Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Hershey
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hershey, PA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 11.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
16.3% of students at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Hershey, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hershey Early Childhood Ctr rank among elementary schools in Hershey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hershey, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hershey on the city page.
What other schools are in Derry Township Sd?
Besides Hershey Early Childhood Ctr, Derry Township Sd also operates Hershey Hs (1,050 students), Hershey Ms (742 students), and Hershey Intrmd El Sch (479 students). See the Derry Township Sd district page for the complete list.