Elizabethtown Area School District

600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elizabethtown Area 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 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,769 students in Elizabethtown Area 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
3,769 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elizabethtown Area School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#123 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
38%
65%
55%
68%
57%
95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,752 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,679 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,752
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,679
$23,119

Best Elizabethtown Area School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bainbridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
416 N. Second Street
Bainbridge, PA 17502
(717) 426-4203
Gr: K-2 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
East High Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-0099
Gr: K-2 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bear Creek School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1459 Sheaffer Road
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-0210
Gr: 3-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35 Elm Ave
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7424
Gr: K-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Elizabethtown Area Sr. High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 367-1533
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Elizabethtown Area Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 E High St
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
(717) 361-7525
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabethtown Area School District?
Elizabethtown Area School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,769 students.
What is the rank of Elizabethtown Area School District?
Elizabethtown Area School District is ranked #134 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 School District?
83% of Elizabethtown Area School District students are White, 7% 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 Elizabethtown Area School District?
Elizabethtown Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elizabethtown Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,679 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 3,769 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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