Hershey Early Childhood Center

450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-1, 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Hershey Early Childhood Center's student population of 411 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hershey Early Childhood Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
7%
14%
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White
68%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hershey Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Hershey Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center?
411 students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hershey Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center?
Hershey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
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 SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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