Hershey Early Childhood Center serves 416 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Hershey Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Hershey Early Childhood Center's student population of 416 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Hershey Early Childhood Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Hershey Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center?
416 students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Hershey Early Childhood Center students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center?
Hershey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hershey Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Hershey Early Childhood Center part of?
Hershey Early Childhood Center is part of Derry Township School District.
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