Park Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Park Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hanover, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 531 students. The school is part of the South Western School District, which is ranked 315 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Hills Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 41.4% of students proficient or better in Math and 52.5% in English Language Arts across all grades in 2023-2024. However, the school performs better in Science, with 86.6% of students proficient or better. The school has a higher percentage of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, with 41.62% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the district average of 26.88% at West Manheim Elementary School and 29.5% at Manheim Elementary School. Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $14,984 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.5, the school's performance lags behind nearby schools like Manheim Elementary School and West Manheim Elementary School, which are also part of the South Western School District.

The school's struggles to support its subgroups, particularly White students and students with disabilities, who rank in the bottom 25% and bottom 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in 2023-2024. The school's performance for low-SES students has also declined over the past two years, dropping from a 3-star rating to a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional practices, target interventions, and optimize resource allocation at Park Hills Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 137 W Granger St
       Hanover, PA  17331-3815


(717) 633-4880

District: South Western School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
852nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,984 Help


Students who attend Park Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Emory H Markle Middle School
High:    South Western Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 55.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the South Western School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Hills Elementary School is 15.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the South Western School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Hills Elementary School is $14,984. 2 elementary schools in the South Western School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hills Elementary School 852nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Park Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Western School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Western School District 315th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.29 1051st 1545 32.0%
2007 50.86 950th 1555 38.9%
2008 45.42 1063rd 1551 31.5%
2009 47.82 1029th 1549 33.6%
2010 52.05 964th 1579 38.9%
2011 51.11 1003rd 1597 37.2%
2012 59.06 854th 1599 46.6%
2013 60.40 754th 1519 50.4%
2014 62.90 667th 1467 54.5%
2015 60.63 686th 1474 53.5%
2016 48.69 951st 1554 38.8%
2017 46.64 974th 1547 37.0%
2018 52.56 868th 1530 43.3%
2019 44.22 1019th 1544 34.0%
2021 38.86 985th 1433 31.3%
2022 48.83 914th 1534 40.4%
2023 52.66 831st 1534 45.8%
2024 50.71 852nd 1526 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.31 620th 1414 56.2%
2024 46.62 854th 1432 40.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.31 865th 1488 41.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.35 513th 1043 50.8%
2024 34.20 719th 1084 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.41 810th 1495 45.8%
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Rank History for White students at Park Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.51 884th 1236 28.5%
2024 33.78 906th 1229 26.3%
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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 Park Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 1 2 3 7 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 368 0 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1990 416 1 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1991 432 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 350 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 348 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1994 384 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 423 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1996 423 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1997 415 4 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 417 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 445 3 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 459 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 413 4 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2002 380 14 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 380 14 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 386 13 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 414
2005 396 10 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 421
2006 485 8 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 492 10 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2008 476 13 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2009 468 17 12 21 0 n/a n/a 1 519
2010 451 17 10 18 0 n/a n/a 1 497
2011 490 15 11 19 0 0 8 0 543
2012 495 9 13 20 0 0 14 0 551
2013 465 11 9 21 0 0 12 0 518
2014 487 10 9 23 0 2 12 0 543
2015 509 9 14 24 0 0 15 0 571
2016 503 8 9 16 0 0 19 0 555
2017 501 13 8 22 0 0 15 0 559
2018 479 19 5 17 0 2 14 0 536
2019 467 16 4 23 0 4 16 0 530
2020 474 10 6 30 0 2 23 0 545
2021 422 13 6 26 0 2 28 0 497
2022 428 12 7 36 0 1 25 0 509
2023 439 17 5 48 0 3 19 0 531

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 Park Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
1989 381 19.3 19.7 n/a
1990 428 21.2 20.1 0
1991 440 22.5 19.5 n/a
1992 357 19.3 18.4 n/a
1993 355 15.5 22.9 n/a
1994 396 16.0 24.8 n/a
1995 432 19.5 22.2 n/a
1996 432 19.5 22.2 n/a
1997 430 19.5 22.1 n/a
1998 425 20.5 20.7 n/a
1999 452 22.5 20.1 n/a
2000 469 22.5 20.8 17.9
2001 427 22.5 19.0 19.4
2002 411 26.5 15.5 18.2
2003 411 26.5 15.5 18.2
2004 414 27.8 14.9 20.3
2005 421 28.6 14.7 17.8
2006 505 33.7 15.0 21.4
2007 520 31.1 16.7 18.8
2008 518 33.3 15.6 24.1
2009 519 34.7 14.9 22.6
2010 497 35.8 13.8 32.1
2011 543 36.9 14.6 31.5
2012 551 34.4 15.9 34.8
2013 518 35.2 14.7 33.6
2014 543 35.7 15.1 26.7
2015 571 35.0 16.3 34.3
2016 555 34.0 16.3 41.1
2017 559 35.2 15.8 24.7
2018 536 35.2 15.2 17.4
2019 530 37.2 14.2 44.5
2020 545 36.1 15.0 40.4
2021 497 36.1 13.7 42.1
2022 509 36.6 13.9 39.5
2023 531 34.1 15.5 41.6

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 Park Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 16.5 20.7 n/a
1989 381 19.3 19.7 n/a
1990 428 21.2 20.1 0
1991 440 22.5 19.5 n/a
1992 357 19.3 18.4 n/a
1993 355 15.5 22.9 n/a
1994 396 16.0 24.8 n/a
1995 432 19.5 22.2 n/a
1996 432 19.5 22.2 n/a
1997 430 19.5 22.1 n/a
1998 425 20.5 20.7 n/a
1999 452 22.5 20.1 n/a
2000 469 22.5 20.8 17.9
2001 427 22.5 19.0 19.4
2002 411 26.5 15.5 18.2
2003 411 26.5 15.5 18.2
2004 414 27.8 14.9 20.3
2005 421 28.6 14.7 17.8
2006 505 33.7 15.0 21.4
2007 520 31.1 16.7 18.8
2008 518 33.3 15.6 24.1
2009 519 34.7 14.9 22.6
2010 497 35.8 13.8 32.1
2011 543 36.9 14.6 31.5
2012 551 34.4 15.9 34.8
2013 518 35.2 14.7 33.6
2014 543 35.7 15.1 26.7
2015 571 35.0 16.3 34.3
2016 555 34.0 16.3 41.1
2017 559 35.2 15.8 24.7
2018 536 35.2 15.2 17.4
2019 530 37.2 14.2 44.5
2020 545 36.1 15.0 40.4
2021 497 36.1 13.7 42.1
2022 509 36.6 13.9 39.5
2023 531 34.1 15.5 41.6

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 Park Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $757 (5.4%) $13,140 (94.6%) $13,896
2020 $767 (5.5%) $13,140 (94.5%) $13,907
2021 $651 (4.3%) $14,567 (95.7%) $15,218
2022 $615 (4.1%) $14,369 (95.9%) $14,984

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1019th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 831st of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Park Hills Elementary School)34.243.4
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Hills Elementary School)49.463.8
 14.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Park Hills Elementary School)51.941.2
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Park Hills Elementary School)82.378.7
 3.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hills Elementary School)70.947.8
 23.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Park Hills Elementary School)36.142.1
 6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hills Elementary School)52.455.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Park Hills Elementary School)40.442.2
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Park Hills Elementary School)82.378.7
 3.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Park Hills Elementary School)57.255.5
 1.7%
   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 Students530531
 0.2%
African American1617
 6.3%
American Indian00
Asian45
 25%
Hispanic2348
 108.7%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White467439
 6%
Two or More Races1619
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%41.6%
 2.9%


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Students at Park Hills Elementary School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Emory H Markle Middle School
High : South Western Senior High School

Park Hills Elementary School ranks 852nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Park Hills 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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