Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hampden Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Hampden Elementary School serves the northeast section of Mechanicsburg, PA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hampden Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hampden Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampden Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#227 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampden Elementary School's ranking?
Hampden Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hampden Elementary School often compared to?
Hampden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sporting Hill Elementary School, Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hampden Elementary School?
538 students attend Hampden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Hampden Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampden Elementary School?
Hampden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hampden Elementary School offer ?
Hampden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampden Elementary School part of?
Hampden Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.
School Reviews
Review Hampden Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
