Hampden Elementary School

Summary:

Hampden Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving around 530 students in grades K-5. As part of the Cumberland Valley School District, which is ranked 75 out of 606 school districts in the state, Hampden Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Hampden Elementary's students significantly outperform the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In 2022-2023, the school had 68.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 58.8% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA Science, an impressive 93.1% of Hampden Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 80.3% for the district and 65.6% for the state. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was 74.6%, higher than the district's 73.8% and the state's 53.8%. Hampden Elementary's diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation and a growing percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is a unique aspect that sets it apart from nearby schools like Broad Street Elementary and Northside Elementary in the Mechanicsburg Area School District.

Hampden Elementary's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its efficient use of resources and staffing. The school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 15.7 over the past few years, and its per-student spending is higher than the state average, ranging from $11,761 to $12,728 per student. While the school's growing percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may present future challenges, Hampden Elementary has consistently maintained its academic excellence, with its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating fluctuating between 4 and 5 stars over the past decade.


Detail:

Public K-5

 441 Skyport Rd
       Mechanicsburg, PA  17050-6825


(717) 737-4513

District: Cumberland Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
197th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,728 Help


Students who attend Hampden Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain View Middle School
High:    Cumberland Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Asian:
26.8%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.8% Help


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Compare Details Hampden Elementary School ranks better than 87.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Asian (26.8%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampden Elementary School is 15.7. 4 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampden Elementary School is $12,728. 4 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hampden Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Elementary School 197th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hampden Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley School District 75th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hampden Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hampden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.69 175th 1302 86.6%
2004 82.58 198th 1308 84.9%
2005 81.71 149th 1299 88.5%
2006 81.41 189th 1545 87.8%
2007 84.35 121st 1555 92.2%
2008 84.07 115th 1551 92.6%
2009 80.50 194th 1549 87.5%
2010 77.55 272nd 1579 82.8%
2011 80.58 190th 1597 88.1%
2012 81.93 155th 1599 90.3%
2013 80.70 208th 1519 86.3%
2014 81.39 179th 1467 87.8%
2015 86.47 125th 1474 91.5%
2016 83.80 198th 1554 87.3%
2017 79.17 307th 1547 80.2%
2018 84.00 193rd 1530 87.4%
2019 85.65 147th 1544 90.5%
2021 85.14 162nd 1433 88.7%
2022 87.50 146th 1534 90.5%
2023 84.70 197th 1534 87.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.86 416th 1414 70.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hampden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.76 140th 1043 86.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hampden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.96 90th 160 43.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hampden Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.68 237th 1236 80.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hampden Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 450 2 33 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1989 453 5 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 462 4 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 496 5 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 506 4 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1993 530 1 26 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1994 558 0 25 1 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 551 3 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1996 551 3 22 1 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1997 535 4 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1998 523 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 483 4 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 465 7 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 503 9 29 3 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2002 538 5 44 4 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2003 538 5 44 4 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2004 565 4 38 6 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 501 9 49 3 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2006 516 16 66 8 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 549 7 76 9 1 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 554 6 82 9 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 559 9 87 13 2 n/a n/a 0 670
2010 519 14 94 11 3 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 491 9 108 22 1 0 5 0 636
2012 496 11 113 21 0 0 17 0 658
2013 496 16 115 25 0 0 19 0 671
2014 496 18 147 20 5 0 18 0 704
2015 486 20 180 22 3 0 30 0 741
2016 491 22 188 17 3 0 42 0 763
2017 451 33 187 30 3 1 54 0 759
2018 439 32 200 23 2 1 48 0 745
2019 316 12 115 17 3 0 25 0 488
2020 292 15 127 18 1 0 26 0 479
2021 288 16 137 16 2 0 18 0 477
2022 303 29 135 22 2 0 12 0 503
2023 322 31 142 21 3 0 11 0 530

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 Hampden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 25.4 19.0 n/a
1989 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1990 495 27.1 18.2 0
1991 535 29.6 18.0 n/a
1992 546 28.9 18.8 n/a
1993 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1994 584 28.5 20.5 n/a
1995 577 32.0 18.0 n/a
1996 577 32.0 18.0 n/a
1997 560 31.5 17.8 n/a
1998 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
1999 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
2000 499 31.0 16.1 1.6
2001 544 33.0 16.5 1.5
2002 591 32.7 18.1 2.9
2003 591 32.7 18.1 2.9
2004 613 33.0 18.6 1.8
2005 563 32.2 17.5 3
2006 607 36.3 16.7 4.1
2007 642 35.8 17.9 2.5
2008 651 39.3 16.6 5.2
2009 670 39.3 17.0 6.4
2010 641 35.1 18.2 8
2011 636 35.3 17.9 6.8
2012 658 35.7 18.3 6.7
2013 671 32.7 20.4 6.6
2014 704 33.4 21.0 7.2
2015 741 35.0 21.1 9.3
2016 763 38.0 20.0 10.2
2017 759 38.6 19.6 13.6
2018 745 36.6 20.3 15.6
2019 488 27.4 17.8 13.5
2020 479 26.9 17.8 15.4
2021 477 30.9 15.3 15.9
2022 503 39.5 12.7 19.7
2023 530 33.7 15.7 26.8

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 Hampden Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 485 25.4 19.0 n/a
1989 485 26.5 18.3 n/a
1990 495 27.1 18.2 0
1991 535 29.6 18.0 n/a
1992 546 28.9 18.8 n/a
1993 558 29.0 19.2 n/a
1994 584 28.5 20.5 n/a
1995 577 32.0 18.0 n/a
1996 577 32.0 18.0 n/a
1997 560 31.5 17.8 n/a
1998 542 30.0 18.1 n/a
1999 511 30.0 17.0 n/a
2000 499 31.0 16.1 1.6
2001 544 33.0 16.5 1.5
2002 591 32.7 18.1 2.9
2003 591 32.7 18.1 2.9
2004 613 33.0 18.6 1.8
2005 563 32.2 17.5 3
2006 607 36.3 16.7 4.1
2007 642 35.8 17.9 2.5
2008 651 39.3 16.6 5.2
2009 670 39.3 17.0 6.4
2010 641 35.1 18.2 8
2011 636 35.3 17.9 6.8
2012 658 35.7 18.3 6.7
2013 671 32.7 20.4 6.6
2014 704 33.4 21.0 7.2
2015 741 35.0 21.1 9.3
2016 763 38.0 20.0 10.2
2017 759 38.6 19.6 13.6
2018 745 36.6 20.3 15.6
2019 488 27.4 17.8 13.5
2020 479 26.9 17.8 15.4
2021 477 30.9 15.3 15.9
2022 503 39.5 12.7 19.7
2023 530 33.7 15.7 26.8

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 Hampden Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $06 (0.0%) $12,461 (99.9%) $12,468
2020 $08 (0.1%) $11,752 (99.9%) $11,761
2021 $248 (2.0%) $12,247 (98.0%) $12,495
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,728 (100.0%) $12,728

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hampden Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 197th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hampden Elementary School)73.175
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Elementary School)78.676.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hampden Elementary School)71.664
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hampden Elementary School)93.893.1
 0.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Elementary School)91.373.2
 18.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hampden Elementary School)73.667
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hampden Elementary School)86.274.4
 11.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hampden Elementary School)72.868.3
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hampden Elementary School)93.893.1
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hampden Elementary School)85.274.6
 10.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students488530
 8.6%
African American1231
 158.3%
American Indian33
Asian115142
 23.5%
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander00
White316322
 1.9%
Two or More Races2511
 56%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.5%26.8%
 13.3%


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Hampden Elementary School ranks 197th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Hampden Elementary School are 61% White, 27% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Hampden Elementary School.

Students who attend Hampden Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain View Middle School
High : Cumberland Valley 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.

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