- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hershey, PA
Hershey Primary El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Hershey Primary El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420759001749
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hershey Primary El Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Hershey · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hershey Primary El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Primary El Sch ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Hershey, PA.
School address
District: Derry Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420759001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hershey Primary El Sch held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420759001749 · Hershey, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 13.3:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hershey Hs (1,050 students)
Hershey Primary El Sch held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Hershey Primary 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
- Hershey Intrmd
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
479 students
- This school
Hershey Primary El Sch
427 students
- Hershey Early
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
420 students
What this shows Hershey Primary El Sch reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hershey Primary El Sch compares
Hershey Primary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Hershey Primary 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 Primary 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 Intrmd El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hershey Early Childhood Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hershey Primary 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
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hershey Primary El Sch
How many students attend Hershey Primary El Sch?
Hershey Primary El Sch has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hershey, PA. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hershey Primary El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hershey Primary El Sch is 13.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 Primary El Sch?
21.7% of students at Hershey Primary El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hershey Primary El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hershey Primary El Sch is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Hershey, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hershey Primary El Sch?
Hershey Primary El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Primary El Sch rank among elementary schools in Hershey?
By Resource Investment Index, Hershey Primary El Sch ranks #3 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 Primary El Sch, 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.