- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hershey, PA
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hershey Intrmd El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420759007266
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hershey Intrmd El Sch earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Hershey · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hershey Intrmd El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Intrmd El Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Hershey, PA.
School address
District: Derry Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420759007266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hershey Intrmd El Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 420759007266 · Hershey, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 12.9:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Hershey Hs (1,050 students)
Hershey Intrmd El Sch held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hershey Intrmd El Sch 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
- This school
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
479 students
- Hershey Primar
Hershey Primary El Sch
427 students
- Hershey Early
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
420 students
What this shows Hershey Intrmd El Sch reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hershey Intrmd El Sch compares
Hershey Intrmd El Sch 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Hershey Intrmd El Sch 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 Intrmd El Sch 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hershey Primary El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Early Childhood Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hershey Intrmd El Sch'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
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hershey Intrmd El Sch
How many students attend Hershey Intrmd El Sch?
Hershey Intrmd El Sch has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hershey, PA. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Intrmd El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Intrmd El Sch is 12.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% 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 Intrmd El Sch?
21.3% of students at Hershey Intrmd El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hershey Intrmd El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hershey Intrmd El Sch is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Hershey, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hershey Intrmd El Sch?
Hershey Intrmd El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Intrmd El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hershey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Intrmd El Sch ranks #4 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 Intrmd El Sch, Derry Township Sd also operates Hershey Hs (1,050 students), Hershey Ms (742 students), and Hershey Primary El Sch (427 students). See the Derry Township Sd district page for the complete list.