Centerville Elementary School

Summary:

Centerville Elementary School, a public school serving grades K-6 with 541 students, is a standout institution within the Hempfield School District in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Centerville Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with PSSA test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 66.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 57.7% for the Hempfield School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. Similarly, in PSSA Science, Centerville Elementary had 85.9% of students proficient or better, compared to 77.9% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school's exceptional performance extends to PSSA English Language Arts as well, with 71.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 66.5% for the district and 53% for the state.

Centerville Elementary's success is not limited to its overall academic achievements; the school also demonstrates a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, with high performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students. While the school's performance for disabled students is slightly lower, it still outperforms nearby schools like Eshleman Elementary and Wharton Elementary, as well as other schools in the Lancaster School District and Manheim Township School District. Centerville Elementary's exceptional performance, equitable practices, and efficient use of resources make it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public K-6

 901 Centerville Rd
       Lancaster, PA  17601-1415


(717) 898-5575

District: Hempfield School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,620 Help


Students who attend Centerville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Centerville Middle School
High:    Hempfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
Hispanic:
12.9%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.6% Help


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Compare Details Centerville Elementary School ranks better than 84% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Hempfield School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), Hispanic (12.9%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Centerville Elementary School is 14.4, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Hempfield School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Centerville Elementary School is $16,620, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hempfield School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Centerville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Centerville Elementary School 244th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Centerville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hempfield School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hempfield School District 77th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Centerville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.96 190th 1302 85.4%
2004 67.00 494th 1308 62.2%
2005 82.15 137th 1299 89.5%
2006 82.14 160th 1545 89.6%
2007 77.03 312th 1555 79.9%
2008 75.69 325th 1551 79.0%
2009 82.65 124th 1549 92.0%
2010 82.72 125th 1579 92.1%
2011 82.09 144th 1597 91.0%
2012 81.95 154th 1599 90.4%
2013 84.78 80th 1519 94.7%
2014 84.14 112th 1467 92.4%
2015 87.41 100th 1474 93.2%
2016 85.80 147th 1554 90.5%
2017 87.42 110th 1547 92.9%
2018 86.18 145th 1530 90.5%
2019 89.16 78th 1544 94.9%
2021 81.82 227th 1433 84.2%
2022 78.82 309th 1534 79.9%
2023 81.81 247th 1534 83.9%
2024 81.97 244th 1526 84.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.32 111th 1414 92.1%
2024 74.31 305th 1432 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.19 311th 1488 79.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.59 294th 1043 71.8%
2024 60.54 353rd 1084 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.71 217th 1495 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Centerville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.13 173rd 1236 86.0%
2024 81.79 165th 1229 86.6%
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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 Centerville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 454 9 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1989 489 5 19 11 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 477 3 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 483 6 16 19 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 478 7 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1993 473 7 11 24 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1994 481 6 1 28 2 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 480 2 12 56 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 480 2 12 56 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 503 7 9 64 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1998 497 7 11 34 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 504 11 9 36 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 489 10 11 34 1 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 468 15 16 31 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 451 17 17 33 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 451 17 17 33 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 430 18 26 42 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 409 13 24 44 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2006 385 6 26 38 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 374 13 28 41 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 363 11 29 33 0 n/a n/a 16 452
2009 377 14 28 32 0 n/a n/a 16 467
2010 386 17 26 38 0 n/a n/a 17 484
2011 387 15 24 49 0 0 9 0 484
2012 399 19 21 44 0 0 8 0 491
2013 416 24 27 40 1 1 7 0 516
2014 429 9 24 20 1 0 10 0 493
2015 407 18 23 31 1 0 16 0 496
2016 426 17 23 34 1 0 12 0 513
2017 423 16 20 36 1 0 13 0 509
2018 389 22 25 34 1 0 16 0 487
2019 385 25 32 39 2 0 18 0 501
2020 392 26 35 45 0 0 14 0 512
2021 384 21 28 58 0 0 25 0 516
2022 363 24 24 65 2 0 38 0 516
2023 381 27 20 70 0 0 43 0 541

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 Centerville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 30.7 15.8 n/a
1989 524 31.8 16.4 n/a
1990 511 31.8 16.0 0
1991 524 31.8 16.4 n/a
1992 515 29.3 17.5 n/a
1993 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1994 518 28.0 18.5 n/a
1995 550 29.0 19.0 n/a
1996 550 29.0 19.0 n/a
1997 583 29.0 20.1 n/a
1998 549 29.0 18.9 n/a
1999 560 29.0 19.3 n/a
2000 545 30.0 18.2 9.9
2001 531 33.2 16.0 12.1
2002 519 31.4 16.5 13.7
2003 519 31.4 16.5 13.7
2004 516 29.7 17.4 13.8
2005 490 33.6 14.6 14.5
2006 455 31.5 14.4 13
2007 456 29.4 15.5 16.7
2008 452 n/a n/a 19.3
2009 467 n/a n/a 18
2010 484 33.0 14.6 16.3
2011 484 34.5 14.0 15.3
2012 491 36.5 13.4 12.2
2013 516 36.5 14.1 17.4
2014 493 34.7 14.1 14.8
2015 496 35.0 14.1 23.2
2016 513 36.0 14.2 21.4
2017 509 33.2 15.3 18.9
2018 487 34.7 14.0 21.1
2019 501 36.2 13.8 23.2
2020 512 35.1 14.5 24.2
2021 516 32.7 15.7 28.1
2022 516 34.7 14.8 21.3
2023 541 37.5 14.4 29.6

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 Centerville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 30.7 15.8 n/a
1989 524 31.8 16.4 n/a
1990 511 31.8 16.0 0
1991 524 31.8 16.4 n/a
1992 515 29.3 17.5 n/a
1993 517 27.0 19.1 n/a
1994 518 28.0 18.5 n/a
1995 550 29.0 19.0 n/a
1996 550 29.0 19.0 n/a
1997 583 29.0 20.1 n/a
1998 549 29.0 18.9 n/a
1999 560 29.0 19.3 n/a
2000 545 30.0 18.2 9.9
2001 531 33.2 16.0 12.1
2002 519 31.4 16.5 13.7
2003 519 31.4 16.5 13.7
2004 516 29.7 17.4 13.8
2005 490 33.6 14.6 14.5
2006 455 31.5 14.4 13
2007 456 29.4 15.5 16.7
2008 452 n/a n/a 19.3
2009 467 n/a n/a 18
2010 484 33.0 14.6 16.3
2011 484 34.5 14.0 15.3
2012 491 36.5 13.4 12.2
2013 516 36.5 14.1 17.4
2014 493 34.7 14.1 14.8
2015 496 35.0 14.1 23.2
2016 513 36.0 14.2 21.4
2017 509 33.2 15.3 18.9
2018 487 34.7 14.0 21.1
2019 501 36.2 13.8 23.2
2020 512 35.1 14.5 24.2
2021 516 32.7 15.7 28.1
2022 516 34.7 14.8 21.3
2023 541 37.5 14.4 29.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Centerville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $07 (0.1%) $13,874 (99.9%) $13,881
2020 $73 (0.5%) $14,816 (99.5%) $14,889
2021 $11 (0.1%) $11,175 (99.9%) $11,186
2022 $241 (1.5%) $16,379 (98.5%) $16,620

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Centerville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 247th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Centerville Elementary School)83.462.1
 21.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Centerville Elementary School)90.759.1
 31.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Centerville Elementary School)7581.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Centerville Elementary School)9789.8
 7.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Centerville Elementary School)80.975
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Centerville Elementary School)68.773.4
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Centerville Elementary School)81.373.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Centerville Elementary School)86.459.7
 26.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Centerville Elementary School)87.967.2
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Centerville Elementary School)78.169.8
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Centerville Elementary School)9789.8
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Centerville Elementary School)84.968.9
 16%
   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 Students501541
 8%
African American2527
 8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3220
 37.5%
Hispanic3970
 79.5%
Pacific Islander00
White385381
 1%
Two or More Races1843
 138.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.2%29.6%
 6.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Centerville Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 541 students attended Centerville Elementary School.

Students at Centerville Elementary School are 70% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

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

Middle : Centerville Middle School
High : Hempfield Senior High School

Centerville Elementary School ranks 244th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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