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Lee Park Elementary School

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Lee Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hanover Township, Pennsylvania, serving 286 students in grades 3-4 as part of the Hanover Area School District.

While the school has relatively low academic performance compared to state and district averages, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some notable differences in how different student subgroups perform. Hispanic and English Language Learner students at Lee Park Elementary School perform better than their peers, with 3-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. However, the performance of White, African American, and Low Socioeconomic Status students is much lower, with 1-star or 2-star ratings. The school's PSSA test scores in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are all below the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools in the Hanover Area School District, such as Hanover Green Elementary School, Lee Park Elementary School generally performs worse academically. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, over 98%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. Despite the relatively high spending per student at the school, the academic performance remains below average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 99 Lee Park Ave
       Hanover Township, PA  18706

(570) 824-4741

District: Hanover Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1093rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,385 Help


Students who attend Lee Park Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.0%
Hispanic:
29.7%
African American:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Compare Details Lee Park Elementary School ranks worse than 71.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lee Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49%), Hispanic (29.7%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hanover Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lee Park Elementary School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hanover Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lee Park Elementary School is $13,385. 1 elementary schools in the Hanover Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lee Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee Park Elementary School 1093rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lee Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lee Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.56 1093rd 1526 28.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.00 57th 200 71.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.50 930th 1432 35.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.31 1083rd 1488 27.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.89 747th 1084 31.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.07 1053rd 1495 29.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.29 227th 437 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.08 212th 454 53.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lee Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.45 985th 1229 19.9%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lee Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 265 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1991 264 3 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1992 258 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1993 241 8 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 256 8 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 232 11 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 232 11 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 233 4 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 233 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 242 11 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2000 237 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2001 222 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2002 215 16 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2003 215 16 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2004 279 15 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 276 13 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 258 21 3 7 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2007 246 25 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 263 26 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2009 258 29 1 12 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 266 30 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 268 29 4 17 0 0 4 0 322
2012 276 35 4 21 0 0 3 0 339
2013 266 34 5 24 0 0 7 0 336
2014 235 33 3 38 0 0 2 0 311
2015 218 24 2 41 1 0 0 0 286
2016 235 45 3 46 1 0 1 0 331
2017 209 39 2 45 0 0 3 0 298
2018 204 37 3 55 0 0 8 0 307
2019 217 37 3 50 0 0 18 0 325
2020 179 36 1 51 0 0 23 0 290
2021 173 31 0 65 1 0 20 0 290
2022 161 46 0 85 1 0 18 0 311
2023 140 46 0 85 0 0 15 0 286

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 Lee Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 272 16.5 16.4 0
1991 271 11.4 23.7 n/a
1992 267 12.9 20.6 n/a
1993 251 13.0 19.3 n/a
1994 270 12.0 22.5 n/a
1995 249 12.0 20.8 n/a
1996 249 12.0 20.8 n/a
1997 241 12.0 20.1 n/a
1998 243 11.0 22.1 n/a
1999 257 11.0 23.4 n/a
2000 242 12.0 20.2 51.7
2001 239 13.0 18.4 54
2002 236 15.3 15.4 64.4
2003 236 15.3 15.4 64.4
2004 301 14.6 20.6 42.9
2005 299 14.6 20.5 50.8
2006 291 13.4 21.7 55
2007 285 14.4 19.8 55.8
2008 306 15.9 19.2 58.8
2009 303 16.7 18.1 55.4
2010 308 17.2 17.8 57.8
2011 322 17.0 18.8 56.5
2012 339 18.9 17.9 59.9
2013 336 20.0 16.7 60.7
2014 311 17.0 18.2 65.9
2015 286 17.0 16.8 67.8
2016 331 18.0 18.3 100
2017 298 17.6 16.8 100
2018 307 18.6 16.4 100
2019 325 18.5 17.4 100
2020 290 18.5 15.6 100
2021 290 20.5 14.0 99
2022 311 20.5 15.1 98.7
2023 286 21.8 13.1 98.6

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 Lee Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 272 16.5 16.4 0
1991 271 11.4 23.7 n/a
1992 267 12.9 20.6 n/a
1993 251 13.0 19.3 n/a
1994 270 12.0 22.5 n/a
1995 249 12.0 20.8 n/a
1996 249 12.0 20.8 n/a
1997 241 12.0 20.1 n/a
1998 243 11.0 22.1 n/a
1999 257 11.0 23.4 n/a
2000 242 12.0 20.2 51.7
2001 239 13.0 18.4 54
2002 236 15.3 15.4 64.4
2003 236 15.3 15.4 64.4
2004 301 14.6 20.6 42.9
2005 299 14.6 20.5 50.8
2006 291 13.4 21.7 55
2007 285 14.4 19.8 55.8
2008 306 15.9 19.2 58.8
2009 303 16.7 18.1 55.4
2010 308 17.2 17.8 57.8
2011 322 17.0 18.8 56.5
2012 339 18.9 17.9 59.9
2013 336 20.0 16.7 60.7
2014 311 17.0 18.2 65.9
2015 286 17.0 16.8 67.8
2016 331 18.0 18.3 100
2017 298 17.6 16.8 100
2018 307 18.6 16.4 100
2019 325 18.5 17.4 100
2020 290 18.5 15.6 100
2021 290 20.5 14.0 99
2022 311 20.5 15.1 98.7
2023 286 21.8 13.1 98.6

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 Lee Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $433 (2.9%) $14,474 (97.1%) $14,908
2020 $759 (5.5%) $12,995 (94.5%) $13,754
2021 $1,154 (8.7%) $12,047 (91.3%) $13,201
2022 $2,149 (16.1%) $11,236 (83.9%) $13,385

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lee Park 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lee Park Elementary School)33.727.7
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lee Park Elementary School)47.429.9
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
All Grades Math (Lee Park Elementary School)33.727.7
 6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lee Park Elementary School)47.429.9
 17.5%
   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 Students325286
 12%
African American3746
 24.3%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic5085
 70%
Pacific Islander00
White217140
 35.5%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98.6%
 1.4%

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Students who attend Lee Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hanover Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at Lee Park Elementary School are 49% White, 30% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Lee Park Elementary School.

Lee Park Elementary School ranks 1093rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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