Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033 · Derry Township SD
#253 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#3738 of 50,301 nationally
About Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is a public elementary located in Hershey, in the Derry Township SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–1. In 2025 it enrolled 420 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 253rd of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 420.
There are 6 schools in Hershey; Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hershey Early Childhood Ctr by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hershey Primary El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
427 students · 124 m away
Hershey Intrmd El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
479 students · 124 m away
Hershey MS
Hershey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students · 263 m away
Hershey HS
Hershey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,050 students · 493 m away
South Hanover El Sch
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students · 3.6 km away
Lingle Avenue El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades K–5
547 students · 4.3 km away
Palmyra Area MS
Palmyra · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 4.9 km away
Lower Dauphin MS
Hummelstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students · 5.0 km away
Pine Street El Sch
Palmyra · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
342 students · 5.0 km away
Palmyra Area SHS
Palmyra · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,126 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
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420 students
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420 students
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Strattanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
419 students
Middlesex El Sch
Carlisle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Shohola El Sch
Shohola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Hahntown El Sch
North Huntingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hershey Early Childhood Ctr a good school?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr has a Success Index (US) of 82.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hershey Early Childhood Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks #253 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #3738 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr had 420 students in 2025.
Is Hershey Early Childhood Ctr a elementary school or a high school?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–1. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hershey Early Childhood Ctr?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hershey Early Childhood Ctr; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.