EAST PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

East Petersburg El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hempfield SD school district, located in East Petersburg, PA with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 34 teachers, East Petersburg 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.

East Petersburg Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades K–4, located in East Petersburg, Pennsylvania. It operates as part of the Hempfield School District, a well-regarded district that emphasizes academic excellence and comprehensive student development. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, where teachers and staff focus on building a strong foundational education while encouraging the social and emotional growth of their young students.

The school benefits from the broader resources and mission of the Hempfield School District, which prioritizes community engagement, technological integration, and a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum. East Petersburg Elementary specifically prides itself on creating a sense of local community, often involving families in the educational process. With its focus on early childhood development and preparing students for the transition to intermediate levels within the district, the school remains a focal point for families residing in the East Petersburg area.

For more information, contact East Petersburg El Sch at (717) 569-1211 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5700 Lemon St
East Petersburg, PA 17520-1327
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EAST PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in East Petersburg, PA with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hempfield SD
Total Students:
474
Teachers:
34.27
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 474 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EAST PETERSBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
70.7%
Hispanic/Latino
19.0%
Black or African American
7.2%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1.5%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.