At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
West Hanover El Sch: 589 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 557
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.9:1
What the reported data says about West Hanover El Sch
West Hanover El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Harrisburg. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Central Dauphin SD. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64.3%) and Asian (13.6%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking West Hanover El Sch
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 39.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64.3%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black7.5%
- Asian13.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Central Dauphin SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
South Side El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
603 reported students
Paxtonia El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
682 reported students
Linglestown El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
475 reported students
Rutherford El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
461 reported students
North Side El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
722 reported students
Tri-Community El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
427 reported students
Public schools near West Hanover El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Hanover El Sch Elementary · Lower Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 333 | 3 mi |
| Paxtonia El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 682 | 3.4 mi |
| Linglestown El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 475 | 3.7 mi |
| South Hanover El Sch Elementary · Lower Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 371 | 3.8 mi |
| Mountain View El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 373 | 4.3 mi |
| Infinity CS Elementary · Charter · Infinity CS | KG–08 | 256 | 5.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West Hanover El Sch
What grades does West Hanover El Sch serve?
West Hanover El Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Central Dauphin SD.
How many students attend West Hanover El Sch?
West Hanover El Sch reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 557 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West Hanover El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 589 students and 39.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is West Hanover El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
West Hanover El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Central Dauphin SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is West Hanover El Sch in?
West Hanover El Sch is part of Central Dauphin SD, based in Harrisburg, PA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near West Hanover El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Hanover El Sch (3 mi), Paxtonia El Sch (3.4 mi), Linglestown El Sch (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.