SOUTH HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

South Hanover El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Lower Dauphin SD school district, located in Hershey, PA with about 411 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, South Hanover El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

South Hanover Elementary School, located at 15 W 3rd St in Hershey, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Derry Township School District. Situated in a community widely recognized for its strong emphasis on education and quality of life, the school typically focuses on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It serves students in the early grades, aiming to build a solid academic and social-emotional foundation through a curriculum that aligns with both state standards and the district’s commitment to academic excellence.

As part of the Derry Township School District, South Hanover Elementary benefits from the district’s reputation for high student achievement and dedicated faculty. The school emphasizes collaborative learning, character development, and the integration of technology in the classroom to prepare students for their future academic endeavors. With its location in the heart of Hershey, the school benefits from the local community's active parental involvement and a collaborative culture that prioritizes holistic growth and a positive transition for children beginning their formal education.

For more information, contact South Hanover El Sch at (717) 566-2564 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15 W 3rd St
Hershey, PA 17033-2452
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SOUTH HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Hershey, PA with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lower Dauphin SD
Total Students:
411
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 411 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH HANOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.5%
Asian
6.8%
Hispanic/Latino
5.6%
Two or more races
3.2%
Black or African American
2.9%

Female
53.5%
Male
46.5%

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.