New Derry Elementary School serves 133 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
133 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Derry Elementary School?
133 students attend New Derry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of New Derry Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Derry Elementary School?
New Derry Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Derry Elementary School offer ?
New Derry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is New Derry Elementary School part of?
New Derry Elementary School is part of Derry Area School District.
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