Nye Elementary School

Summary:

Nye Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, serving 315 students in grades K-5 as part of the Lower Dauphin School District. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with proficiency rates of 62.9% in English Language Arts, 56.3% in Math, and 72.7% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year.

While Nye Elementary School's overall performance is strong, it faces some challenges in supporting certain student subgroups. The school's rankings for white students, low socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities are lower compared to its overall performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Nye ranked 572 out of 1,229 Pennsylvania elementary schools for white students, 807 out of 1,432 for low socioeconomic status students, and 720 out of 1,084 for students with disabilities. This suggests the need for the school and district to focus on ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Compared to nearby schools, Nye Elementary School's performance is generally lower than that of South Hanover Elementary School, also part of the Lower Dauphin School District, which consistently outperforms Nye in academic assessments. However, Nye performs better academically than schools in the Middletown Area School District, such as Fink Elementary and Robert Reid Elementary. The Derry Township School District, which includes schools like Hershey Early Childhood Center and Hershey Primary Elementary School, consistently outperforms Nye Elementary School in academic measures.


Detail:

Public K-5

 200 S John St
       Hummelstown, PA  17036-2099


(717) 566-0300

District: Lower Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,291 Help


Students who attend Nye Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lower Dauphin Middle School
High:    Lower Dauphin High School
    Price

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  315

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nye Elementary School ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lower Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nye Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Lower Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nye Elementary School is $16,291. 2 elementary schools in the Lower Dauphin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nye Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nye Elementary School 618th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Nye Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lower Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lower Dauphin School District 162nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nye Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.72 761st 1302 41.6%
2004 66.65 498th 1308 61.9%
2005 83.96 100th 1299 92.3%
2006 76.93 308th 1545 80.1%
2007 80.44 212th 1555 86.4%
2008 76.53 300th 1551 80.7%
2009 78.27 241st 1549 84.4%
2010 80.31 200th 1579 87.3%
2011 79.47 227th 1597 85.8%
2012 81.05 181st 1599 88.7%
2013 81.00 198th 1519 87.0%
2014 76.35 320th 1467 78.2%
2015 70.35 461st 1474 68.7%
2016 65.82 613th 1554 60.6%
2017 79.40 300th 1547 80.6%
2018 73.20 421st 1530 72.5%
2019 74.65 415th 1544 73.1%
2021 60.96 612th 1433 57.3%
2022 64.25 606th 1534 60.5%
2023 63.99 618th 1534 59.7%
2024 63.82 618th 1526 59.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.16 605th 1414 57.2%
2024 48.79 807th 1432 43.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.26 653rd 1488 56.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.94 479th 1043 54.1%
2024 33.99 720th 1084 33.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.63 579th 1495 61.3%
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Rank History for White students at Nye Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.98 672nd 1236 45.6%
2024 54.63 572nd 1229 53.5%
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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 Nye Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 176 0 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1989 202 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1990 199 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 211 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 187 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 171 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1994 277 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 319 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1996 319 5 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1997 307 9 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1998 322 7 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 316 8 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 324 7 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 307 6 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2002 324 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2003 324 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2004 328 4 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 328 4 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 343
2006 320 9 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 341 7 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 320 11 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 317 11 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2010 311 11 2 12 1 n/a n/a 3 340
2011 319 4 3 15 0 0 14 0 355
2012 316 3 4 22 0 0 10 0 355
2013 296 6 6 20 0 0 6 0 334
2014 303 7 6 19 1 0 10 0 346
2015 323 4 8 21 1 0 11 0 368
2016 312 2 9 28 1 0 11 0 363
2017 298 1 12 32 1 0 16 0 360
2018 293 0 11 38 1 0 17 0 360
2019 284 4 9 29 1 0 22 0 349
2020 297 5 11 44 1 0 27 0 385
2021 252 3 5 39 0 0 30 0 329
2022 262 2 7 44 0 0 24 0 339
2023 239 1 6 44 0 0 25 0 315

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 Nye Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 12.5 14.7 n/a
1989 207 15.3 13.5 n/a
1990 205 15.5 13.2 0
1991 220 15.5 14.1 n/a
1992 196 15.1 12.9 n/a
1993 178 15.0 11.9 n/a
1994 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1995 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
1996 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
1997 330 20.7 15.9 n/a
1998 344 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 348 21.7 16.0 n/a
2000 354 20.0 17.7 12.7
2001 330 20.7 15.9 15.8
2002 339 20.4 16.6 14.5
2003 339 20.4 16.6 14.5
2004 343 21.4 16.0 14.9
2005 343 23.0 14.9 14.3
2006 344 23.4 14.7 17.2
2007 360 24.8 14.5 16.1
2008 341 25.6 13.3 13.2
2009 337 25.5 13.2 17.2
2010 340 26.5 12.8 19
2011 355 26.5 13.3 24.2
2012 355 26.6 13.3 26.5
2013 334 25.6 13.0 21.3
2014 346 24.8 13.9 22.5
2015 368 26.0 14.1 23.1
2016 363 25.0 14.5 27.8
2017 360 25.0 14.4 26.7
2018 360 25.1 14.3 29.2
2019 349 26.7 13.0 26.9
2020 385 25.9 14.8 24.4
2021 329 25.9 12.6 31.3
2022 339 24.9 13.5 32.4
2023 315 24.7 12.7 38.1

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 Nye Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 184 12.5 14.7 n/a
1989 207 15.3 13.5 n/a
1990 205 15.5 13.2 0
1991 220 15.5 14.1 n/a
1992 196 15.1 12.9 n/a
1993 178 15.0 11.9 n/a
1994 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1995 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
1996 335 20.0 16.8 n/a
1997 330 20.7 15.9 n/a
1998 344 21.0 16.4 n/a
1999 348 21.7 16.0 n/a
2000 354 20.0 17.7 12.7
2001 330 20.7 15.9 15.8
2002 339 20.4 16.6 14.5
2003 339 20.4 16.6 14.5
2004 343 21.4 16.0 14.9
2005 343 23.0 14.9 14.3
2006 344 23.4 14.7 17.2
2007 360 24.8 14.5 16.1
2008 341 25.6 13.3 13.2
2009 337 25.5 13.2 17.2
2010 340 26.5 12.8 19
2011 355 26.5 13.3 24.2
2012 355 26.6 13.3 26.5
2013 334 25.6 13.0 21.3
2014 346 24.8 13.9 22.5
2015 368 26.0 14.1 23.1
2016 363 25.0 14.5 27.8
2017 360 25.0 14.4 26.7
2018 360 25.1 14.3 29.2
2019 349 26.7 13.0 26.9
2020 385 25.9 14.8 24.4
2021 329 25.9 12.6 31.3
2022 339 24.9 13.5 32.4
2023 315 24.7 12.7 38.1

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 Nye Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $406 (2.8%) $14,319 (97.2%) $14,726
2020 $498 (3.4%) $14,194 (96.6%) $14,693
2021 $973 (6.1%) $15,106 (94.0%) $16,078
2022 $883 (5.4%) $15,408 (94.6%) $16,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nye Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 415th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 618th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Nye Elementary School)73.160
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nye Elementary School)80.650.9
 29.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Nye Elementary School)67.953.3
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Nye Elementary School)8086.4
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nye Elementary School)76.864.4
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Nye Elementary School)50.943.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nye Elementary School)75.564.7
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Nye Elementary School)64.152.3
 11.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Nye Elementary School)8086.4
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nye Elementary School)77.859.6
 18.2%
   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 Students349315
 9.7%
African American41
 75%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian96
 33.3%
Hispanic2944
 51.7%
Pacific Islander00
White284239
 15.8%
Two or More Races2225
 13.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.9%38.1%
 11.2%


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Students at Nye Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Nye Elementary School ranks 618th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 315 students attended Nye Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lower Dauphin Middle School
High : Lower Dauphin High School
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