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Public elementary school · Hanover Public SD

Washington El Sch

Grades KG–04 · Hanover, PA · NCES 421145004568

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

213

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

18.06

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.8:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–04

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

8th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

269

Washington El Sch: 213 reported students.

State peer staffing position

28th percentile

11.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Washington El Sch

Washington El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Hanover. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Hanover Public SD. NCES reports 213 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%). English learners represent 8.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Washington El Sch

  1. 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 0.33 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
8.6%
Students with disabilities
12.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
Not reported
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0.33
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.2
Social workers (FTE)
0

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White63.8%
  • Hispanic13.1%
  • Black5.6%
  • Asian0.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native3.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial12.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Hanover Public SD

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Clearview El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–04

230 reported students

Hanover Street El Sch

Elementary · Grades KG–04

269 reported students

Hanover SHS

High · Grades 09–12

578 reported students

Hanover MS

Middle · Grades 05–08

636 reported students

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