PARK HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Park Hills El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Western SD school district, located in Hanover, PA with about 536 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, Park Hills El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Park Hills Elementary School is a public school located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the South Western School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social development within a supportive community environment. As a key component of the local district, Park Hills is committed to delivering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares young learners for their future academic endeavors while emphasizing the values and standards held by the South Western School District.
The school is dedicated to creating an engaging learning atmosphere, supported by resources that encourage student participation and teacher collaboration. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and extracurricular enrichment, Park Hills Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or contact information for staff members can access the school's official website, which serves as a central hub for district-wide updates and educational initiatives.
For more information, contact Park Hills El Sch at (717) 633-4880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hanover, PA 17331-3815
(717) 633-4880
PARK HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hanover, PA with about 536 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- South Western SD
- Total Students:
- 536
- Teachers:
- 35.26
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 536 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PARK HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.4%
- Black or African American
- 3.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.6%
- Male
- 47.4%
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.