Hershey Early Childhood Center

Public K-1

 450-Rear Homestead Road
       Hershey, PA  17033-0898


(717) 531-2211

District: Derry Township School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,881 Help


Students who attend Hershey Early Childhood Center usually attend:

Middle:    Hershey Middle School
High:    Hershey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Asian:
11.3%
Hispanic:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Hershey Early Childhood Center has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Derry Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Asian (11.3%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Derry Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hershey Early Childhood Center is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Derry Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Hershey Early Childhood Center employs 36.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hershey Early Childhood Center is $22,881, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Derry Township School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hershey Early Childhood Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Derry Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Derry Township School District 22nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Hershey Early Childhood Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 402 11 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 402 11 28 6 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 422 8 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 397 5 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 385 9 41 6 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 400 15 46 14 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 381 17 46 19 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2009 404 26 59 21 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2010 410 20 50 18 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2011 359 8 49 26 3 0 17 0 462
2012 342 14 54 28 2 0 27 0 467
2013 307 12 54 31 0 1 28 0 433
2014 311 11 38 29 0 0 20 0 409
2015 285 13 39 38 0 0 9 0 384
2016 273 12 49 42 1 1 14 0 392
2017 266 15 60 46 2 0 21 0 410
2018 282 24 51 45 2 0 15 0 419
2019 311 26 64 38 2 2 17 0 460
2020 325 25 73 35 2 3 13 0 476
2021 286 28 59 40 1 2 21 0 437
2022 277 29 52 30 0 1 22 0 411
2023 279 18 47 39 2 1 30 0 416

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hershey Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 447 14.8 30.2 8.7
2003 447 14.8 30.2 8.7
2004 460 22.3 20.6 0
2005 437 22.8 19.2 8.9
2006 441 24.5 18.0 4.8
2007 478 25.1 19.0 4.4
2008 463 24.7 18.7 6.9
2009 512 21.2 24.1 7
2010 499 24.6 20.2 13.4
2011 462 23.6 19.5 14.3
2012 467 25.2 18.5 16.7
2013 433 27.1 15.9 17.6
2014 409 26.1 15.6 18.8
2015 384 24.0 16.0 19
2016 392 26.0 15.0 16.3
2017 410 26.6 15.3 22.9
2018 419 27.6 15.1 20
2019 460 35.1 13.0 24.1
2020 476 36.1 13.1 25.2
2021 437 36.4 11.9 23.3
2022 411 38.4 10.7 23.1
2023 416 36.5 11.3 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hershey Early Childhood Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 447 14.8 30.2 8.7
2003 447 14.8 30.2 8.7
2004 460 22.3 20.6 0
2005 437 22.8 19.2 8.9
2006 441 24.5 18.0 4.8
2007 478 25.1 19.0 4.4
2008 463 24.7 18.7 6.9
2009 512 21.2 24.1 7
2010 499 24.6 20.2 13.4
2011 462 23.6 19.5 14.3
2012 467 25.2 18.5 16.7
2013 433 27.1 15.9 17.6
2014 409 26.1 15.6 18.8
2015 384 24.0 16.0 19
2016 392 26.0 15.0 16.3
2017 410 26.6 15.3 22.9
2018 419 27.6 15.1 20
2019 460 35.1 13.0 24.1
2020 476 36.1 13.1 25.2
2021 437 36.4 11.9 23.3
2022 411 38.4 10.7 23.1
2023 416 36.5 11.3 17.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hershey Early Childhood Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,225 (7.1%) $15,915 (92.9%) $17,140
2020 $863 (4.9%) $16,658 (95.1%) $17,522
2021 $1,140 (5.9%) $18,302 (94.1%) $19,442
2022 $1,538 (6.7%) $21,343 (93.3%) $22,881

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hershey Early Childhood Center

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students460416
 9.6%
African American2618
 30.8%
American Indian22
Asian6447
 26.6%
Hispanic3839
 2.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White311279
 10.3%
Two or More Races1730
 76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.1%17.3%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hershey Early Childhood Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Hershey Early Childhood Center.

Students at Hershey Early Childhood Center are 67% White, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Students who attend Hershey Early Childhood Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hershey Middle School
High : Hershey High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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