East Hanover El Sch

348 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

East Hanover Elementary School is a public school located in Grantville, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Lower Dauphin School District. As a primary educational facility, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the surrounding rural and suburban community. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and personal growth, aiming to prepare students for their transition into middle school by fostering both core curriculum mastery and social-emotional development.

The school is situated on Sand Beach Road, reflecting its role as a local community hub for families in the East Hanover Township area. Like other schools in the Lower Dauphin district, East Hanover Elementary typically emphasizes a supportive atmosphere, utilizing a mix of traditional instruction and modern educational resources. It prioritizes a collaborative partnership between parents, staff, and the community to create an engaging and safe campus environment for its elementary-aged student body.

348

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Hanover El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	48
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	17

White
270 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
48 (13.8 %)
Two or More
17 (4.9 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lower Dauphin SD
Phone:	(717)469-2686
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 63