WEST HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

West Hanover El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 481 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, West Hanover El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

West Hanover Elementary School, located on Manor Drive in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Central Dauphin School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes core academic development, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to build a strong foundation for its students as they progress through their formative years.

Beyond its academic focus, West Hanover Elementary plays a central role in the local community, often serving as a hub for family involvement and neighborhood collaboration. The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Harrisburg, allowing it to maintain a neighborhood-school feel while leveraging the resources and administrative support of the larger Central Dauphin school system. Through dedicated teaching staff and active parent-teacher involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact West Hanover El Sch at (717) 657-3210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7740 Manor Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17112-3752
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WEST HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 481 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Central Dauphin SD
Total Students:
481
Teachers:
29.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 481 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
80.5%
Two or more races
6.0%
Black or African American
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.4%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.