Top Rankings
Elizabethtown Area SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,663 students in Elizabethtown Area SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Elizabethtown Area SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
3,663 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Elizabethtown Area SD School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#128 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.57
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
76 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
232 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
14%
# Black Students
94 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
3,099 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
152 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
228
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
247
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
310
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
299
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
311
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
303
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,295 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,220 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,295
$23,665
Spending / Student
$19,220
$23,089
Best Elizabethtown Area SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rheems Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Rheems, PA 17570
(717) 367-9121
Grades: K-2
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 N. Second Street
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Grades: K-2
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
East High Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Grades: K-2
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 Elm Ave
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Grades: K-2
| 136 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Creek School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Grades: 3-5
| 823 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabethtown Area MiddleSchool
(Math: 24% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7525
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7525
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Area SD School District?
Elizabethtown Area SD School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,663 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Area SD School District?
Elizabethtown Area SD School District is ranked #130 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabethtown Area SD School District?
85% of Elizabethtown Area SD School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabethtown Area SD School District?
Elizabethtown Area SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elizabethtown Area SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,220 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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