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South Hanover Elementary School

Lower Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 15 W 3rd St, Hershey, PA 17033.0

(717)566-2564

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10/10
#141
Rank 141 out of 1,545
Top 9%
English Language Arts9/10 · #169 · 89th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #124 · 92nd percentile
Science9/10 · #188 · 87th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, suburban side of Hershey — yes, that Hershey — South Hanover Elementary offers something a little different from the chocolate-factory buzz the town is known for: a genuinely strong academic experience in a close-knit community setting. Families drawn to the Lower Dauphin district tend to appreciate the balance of solid test scores across English, math, and science without the intensity of a hyper-competitive urban district. It's a great fit for families who want a well-rounded neighborhood school in a small Pennsylvania town that happens to have a lot of charm (and the occasional smell of cocoa in the air).

Student Demographics

192 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
148 (77%)
Hispanic
15 (8%)
Multiple Races
12 (6%)
Asian
11 (6%)
African American
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners4 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged32 (17%)
Students with Disabilities23 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

371
Enrollment
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #751 · 53rd percentile

53 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found