Park Hills El Sch

ph.swsd.k12.pa.us/

531 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

531

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Hills El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	439
Hispanic	48
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	3

White
439 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
48 (9.0 %)
Two or More
19 (3.6 %)
Black
17 (3.2 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Western SD
Phone:	(717)633-4880
Website:	http://ph.swsd.k12.pa.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	531
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 96

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 88