Eastern Lancaster County School District

669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557-0609
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,667 students in Eastern Lancaster County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Eastern Lancaster County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,667 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Eastern Lancaster County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#389 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
38%
51%
55%
62%
57%
87%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,982 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,755 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,982
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,755
$23,119

Best Eastern Lancaster County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ball Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Ewell Rd
East Earl, PA 17519
(717) 354-1525
Gr: K-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Gr: K-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
New Holland Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
126 Eastern School Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1520
Gr: K-6 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Garden Spot Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
669 E Main St # 609
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1561
Gr: 7-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,667 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District is ranked #393 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
77% of Eastern Lancaster County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Eastern Lancaster County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,755 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,667 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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