Serving 579 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Hanover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
West Hanover Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Hanover Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend West Hanover Elementary School?
579 students attend West Hanover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of West Hanover Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Hanover Elementary School?
West Hanover Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Hanover Elementary School offer ?
West Hanover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Hanover Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 579 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 63% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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