Hershey Early Childhood Center

450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Hershey Early Childhood Center serves 437 students in grades Kindergarten-1.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hershey Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Hershey Early Childhood Center's student population of 437 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-1

Total Students

437 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hershey Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

65%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Hershey Early Childhood Center and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.56

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hershey Early Childhood Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Derry Township School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hershey Early Childhood Center's ranking?

Hershey Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center?

437 students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

65% of Hershey Early Childhood Center students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center?

Hershey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Hershey Early Childhood Center offer ?

Hershey Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1

What school district is Hershey Early Childhood Center part of?

Hershey Early Childhood Center is part of Derry Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-1
Enrollment: 437 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education