HANNAH PENN

Hannah Penn is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the York City SD school district, located in York, PA with about 539 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 44 teachers, Hannah Penn has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Hannah Penn K-8 School, located at 415 E. Boundary Avenue in York, Pennsylvania, is a public school operating under the School District of the City of York. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within an urban setting. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing student development, core curriculum standards, and the transition from elementary to middle school education.

The school is notable for its commitment to serving a diverse student population and fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional learning. Like other schools in the York City district, Hannah Penn utilizes various district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement and community engagement. By housing both younger and older students under one roof, the school creates a unique collaborative environment where teachers and staff work to prepare students for the academic rigor required for high school success.

For more information, contact Hannah Penn at (717) 849-1256 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.