Hans Herr El Sch

655 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

**Hans Herr Elementary School**, located at 1600 Book Rd in Lampeter, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. The school typically serves students in grades 3 through 5, acting as a transitional bridge between the district’s primary grades and the middle school level. It is situated in a quiet, semi-rural community, characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student-centered learning and character development, emphasizing both core curriculum standards and social-emotional growth. As part of the Lampeter-Strasburg district, Hans Herr benefits from strong community involvement and a dedicated staff focused on preparing students for future academic success. The campus itself is designed to accommodate the needs of upper-elementary students, providing a mix of traditional classrooms and collaborative spaces that encourage student engagement and community building.

655

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hans Herr El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	528
Hispanic	61
Black	21
Asian	15
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
528 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.3 %)
Two or More
28 (4.3 %)
Black
21 (3.2 %)
Asian
15 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Lampeter-Strasburg SD
Phone:	(717)464-3311
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
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

Grade 3 204

Grade 4 219

Grade 5 232