Hans Herr Elementary School

Summary:

Hans Herr Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lampeter, Pennsylvania, serving 655 students in grades 3-5 and part of the highly-ranked Lampeter-Strasburg School District.

This school consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance. Its PSSA test scores significantly exceed state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 63.8% proficiency in Math, 90.7% in Science, and 70.3% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.8 to 14.4, and its per-student spending is higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Wickersham Elementary and Carter and MacRae Elementary in the Lancaster School District, Hans Herr Elementary significantly outperforms in academic achievement.

The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Hispanic and Economically Disadvantaged student subgroups, which rank in the top 20% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively. While Smoketown Elementary in the Conestoga Valley School District is also a high-performing school, Hans Herr Elementary has slightly higher proficiency rates in Science. Overall, Hans Herr Elementary School's consistent high performance, strong subgroup achievement, and favorable comparisons to nearby schools make it a standout educational institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 1600 Book Rd
       Lampeter, PA  17537-0428


(717) 464-3311

District: Lampeter-Strasburg School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,895 Help


Students who attend Hans Herr Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Martin Meylin Middle School
High:    Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  655

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Compare Details Hans Herr Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hans Herr Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hans Herr Elementary School is $13,895.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hans Herr Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hans Herr Elementary School 307th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hans Herr Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lampeter-Strasburg School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lampeter-Strasburg School District 55th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hans Herr Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.56 481st 1302 63.1%
2004 67.83 476th 1308 63.6%
2005 73.12 342nd 1299 73.7%
2006 77.67 287th 1545 81.4%
2007 74.62 374th 1555 75.9%
2008 74.33 356th 1551 77.0%
2009 77.07 279th 1549 82.0%
2010 77.44 274th 1579 82.6%
2011 76.66 290th 1597 81.8%
2012 80.34 199th 1599 87.6%
2013 78.54 278th 1519 81.7%
2014 77.93 275th 1467 81.3%
2015 81.74 227th 1474 84.6%
2016 81.64 247th 1554 84.1%
2017 80.07 287th 1547 81.4%
2018 79.86 281st 1530 81.6%
2019 82.23 230th 1544 85.1%
2021 81.47 240th 1433 83.3%
2022 78.72 312th 1534 79.7%
2023 75.92 355th 1534 76.9%
2024 79.12 307th 1526 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.55 388th 1414 72.6%
2024 73.73 323rd 1432 77.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.65 285th 1488 80.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.40 308th 1043 70.5%
2024 71.20 234th 1084 78.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.14 320th 1495 78.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.01 19th 432 95.6%
2024 82.52 50th 454 89.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hans Herr Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.78 397th 1236 67.9%
2024 73.39 293rd 1229 76.2%
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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 Hans Herr Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 299 3 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1989 401 6 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1990 443 3 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1991 478 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1992 514 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 740 6 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 758
1994 754 3 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1995 787 5 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1996 787 5 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1997 792 6 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 813
1998 798 10 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 826
1999 790 9 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 818
2000 836 15 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 873
2001 857 15 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2002 859 15 19 23 3 n/a n/a 0 919
2003 859 15 19 23 3 n/a n/a 0 919
2004 839 12 20 19 2 n/a n/a 0 892
2005 822 15 30 22 3 n/a n/a 0 892
2006 841 15 24 24 2 n/a n/a 0 906
2007 843 7 30 23 3 n/a n/a 0 906
2008 829 10 31 26 0 n/a n/a 4 900
2009 670 13 14 13 1 n/a n/a 15 726
2010 643 7 20 22 1 n/a n/a 9 702
2011 669 16 12 24 0 0 2 0 723
2012 623 11 17 30 0 0 10 0 691
2013 599 6 11 33 0 1 16 0 666
2014 595 9 11 36 0 1 25 0 677
2015 588 6 7 51 0 1 32 0 685
2016 582 6 7 52 0 0 27 0 674
2017 558 10 6 68 0 0 25 0 667
2018 577 13 9 68 0 0 27 0 694
2019 530 15 10 69 0 0 29 0 653
2020 528 11 10 61 3 0 40 0 653
2021 486 9 7 68 2 0 30 0 602
2022 537 16 11 66 1 0 28 0 659
2023 528 21 15 61 0 2 28 0 655

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 Hans Herr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 17.5 17.7 n/a
1989 415 22.3 18.6 n/a
1990 456 24.7 18.4 0
1991 488 26.2 18.6 n/a
1992 521 27.2 19.1 n/a
1993 758 33.1 22.9 n/a
1994 770 37.7 20.4 n/a
1995 805 42.9 18.8 n/a
1996 805 42.9 18.8 n/a
1997 813 43.3 18.8 n/a
1998 826 44.5 18.6 n/a
1999 818 45.0 18.2 n/a
2000 873 45.0 19.4 8
2001 905 46.2 19.6 8.6
2002 919 50.1 18.3 6.7
2003 919 50.1 18.3 6.7
2004 892 55.3 16.1 7.5
2005 892 56.2 15.9 7
2006 906 54.8 16.5 11.3
2007 906 53.8 16.8 12.3
2008 900 63.9 14.1 13.3
2009 726 47.7 15.2 17
2010 702 43.7 16.0 15.9
2011 723 44.3 16.2 21
2012 691 41.4 16.6 21.9
2013 666 42.1 15.7 22.4
2014 677 42.7 15.8 23.5
2015 685 43.0 15.9 26.1
2016 674 43.0 15.6 28
2017 667 44.5 14.9 26.7
2018 694 45.0 15.4 27.2
2019 653 46.2 14.1 25.4
2020 653 44.7 14.5 25.3
2021 602 47.0 12.8 21.4
2022 659 46.0 14.3 24.7
2023 655 45.2 14.4 27

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 Hans Herr Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 311 17.5 17.7 n/a
1989 415 22.3 18.6 n/a
1990 456 24.7 18.4 0
1991 488 26.2 18.6 n/a
1992 521 27.2 19.1 n/a
1993 758 33.1 22.9 n/a
1994 770 37.7 20.4 n/a
1995 805 42.9 18.8 n/a
1996 805 42.9 18.8 n/a
1997 813 43.3 18.8 n/a
1998 826 44.5 18.6 n/a
1999 818 45.0 18.2 n/a
2000 873 45.0 19.4 8
2001 905 46.2 19.6 8.6
2002 919 50.1 18.3 6.7
2003 919 50.1 18.3 6.7
2004 892 55.3 16.1 7.5
2005 892 56.2 15.9 7
2006 906 54.8 16.5 11.3
2007 906 53.8 16.8 12.3
2008 900 63.9 14.1 13.3
2009 726 47.7 15.2 17
2010 702 43.7 16.0 15.9
2011 723 44.3 16.2 21
2012 691 41.4 16.6 21.9
2013 666 42.1 15.7 22.4
2014 677 42.7 15.8 23.5
2015 685 43.0 15.9 26.1
2016 674 43.0 15.6 28
2017 667 44.5 14.9 26.7
2018 694 45.0 15.4 27.2
2019 653 46.2 14.1 25.4
2020 653 44.7 14.5 25.3
2021 602 47.0 12.8 21.4
2022 659 46.0 14.3 24.7
2023 655 45.2 14.4 27

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 Hans Herr Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (3.7%) $12,354 (96.3%) $12,825
2020 $252 (1.9%) $13,055 (98.1%) $13,308
2021 $457 (3.2%) $13,844 (96.8%) $14,301
2022 $733 (5.3%) $13,162 (94.7%) $13,894

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hans Herr Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 230th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hans Herr Elementary School)7567.4
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hans Herr Elementary School)81.758.9
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hans Herr Elementary School)7269.7
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hans Herr Elementary School)93.383.6
 9.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hans Herr Elementary School)84.963.2
 21.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hans Herr Elementary School)57.662.1
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hans Herr Elementary School)76.571.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hans Herr Elementary School)67.866.3
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hans Herr Elementary School)93.383.6
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hans Herr Elementary School)80.964.8
 16.1%
   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 Students653655
 0.3%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian00
Asian1015
 50%
Hispanic6961
 11.6%
Pacific Islander02
White530528
 0.4%
Two or More Races2928
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.4%27%
 1.6%


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Hans Herr Elementary School ranks 307th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hans Herr Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Martin Meylin Middle School
High : Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School

Students at Hans Herr Elementary School are 81% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 655 students attended Hans Herr Elementary 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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