HERSHEY INTRMD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hershey Intrmd El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Derry Township SD school district, located in Hershey, PA with about 492 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, Hershey Intrmd El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

**Hershey Intermediate Elementary School**, located at 450 Homestead Road in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serves as a key component of the Derry Township School District. The school typically focuses on students in the upper elementary grades (generally grades 3 through 5), providing a transitional academic environment between primary schooling and middle school. Its curriculum is designed to build upon foundational literacy and mathematical skills while introducing students to more complex interdisciplinary studies, social responsibility, and independent learning habits.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to the district’s "educational excellence" mission, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Located in the heart of the Hershey community, the school benefits from a close partnership with the local district, often leveraging the area's unique educational resources and community-oriented culture. With a focus on preparing students for the rigors of middle school, Hershey Intermediate employs a variety of instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities meant to foster student engagement, collaboration, and personal growth.

For more information, contact Hershey Intrmd El Sch at (717) 531-2277 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.