West Hanover Elementary School

Summary:

West Hanover Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving 574 students in grades K-5 and part of the Central Dauphin School District.

West Hanover Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with 67% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 68.1% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 35.6% and 51.5% for the district, respectively. The school ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and performs well across various student subgroups. Additionally, West Hanover has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 32.06%, compared to nearby schools in the district with rates over 99%.

While West Hanover Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, there are some nearby schools that also demonstrate strong results. Linglestown Elementary School, also part of the Central Dauphin School District, ranked similarly high in the state. Interestingly, Infinity Charter School, located in the same general area, significantly outperforms both West Hanover and the state in all subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7740 Manor Dr
       Harrisburg, PA  17112-3752


(717) 657-3210

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,209 Help


Students who attend West Hanover Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Dauphin Middle School
High:    Central Dauphin Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  579

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.8%
Asian:
12.8%
African American:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Hanover Elementary School ranks better than 80.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.8%), Asian (12.8%), African American (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hanover Elementary School is 16.3. 10 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hanover Elementary School is $13,209. 8 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Hanover Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hanover Elementary School 300th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Hanover Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Central Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin School District 372nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hanover Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.85 239th 1302 81.6%
2004 82.83 193rd 1308 85.2%
2005 77.22 260th 1299 80.0%
2006 81.97 170th 1545 89.0%
2007 74.57 376th 1555 75.8%
2008 69.97 480th 1551 69.1%
2009 73.51 377th 1549 75.7%
2010 79.94 211th 1579 86.6%
2011 80.24 209th 1597 86.9%
2012 83.05 120th 1599 92.5%
2013 81.50 184th 1519 87.9%
2014 79.34 245th 1467 83.3%
2015 86.19 131st 1474 91.1%
2016 84.15 184th 1554 88.2%
2017 86.90 127th 1547 91.8%
2018 86.06 147th 1530 90.4%
2019 76.65 365th 1544 76.4%
2021 81.75 230th 1433 83.9%
2022 84.58 210th 1534 86.3%
2023 82.68 228th 1534 85.1%
2024 79.57 300th 1526 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.09 220th 1414 84.4%
2024 78.04 221st 1432 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.84 301st 1488 79.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.43 145th 1084 86.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.11 301st 1495 79.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.01 140th 168 16.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Hanover Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.13 199th 1236 83.9%
2024 77.01 239th 1229 80.6%
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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 West Hanover Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1989 359 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 345 8 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 344 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 345 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 342 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1994 358 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 357 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1996 357 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1997 343 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 335 10 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1999 334 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2000 345 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2001 332 20 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 314 16 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2003 314 16 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2004 374 12 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 312 12 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 304 13 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2007 313 18 18 8 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 333 17 17 8 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2009 338 13 21 6 1 n/a n/a 8 387
2010 342 11 22 6 0 n/a n/a 14 395
2011 364 14 16 22 0 0 13 0 429
2012 373 15 16 27 0 0 18 0 449
2013 386 11 12 33 0 0 18 0 460
2014 387 17 12 35 0 0 21 0 472
2015 385 20 11 28 1 0 25 0 470
2016 403 20 9 21 1 1 29 0 484
2017 383 27 13 30 1 0 32 0 486
2018 387 27 11 26 1 0 29 0 481
2019 284 14 6 21 1 0 16 0 342
2020 412 26 18 34 1 0 32 0 523
2021 389 28 18 26 0 0 30 0 491
2022 426 31 33 31 0 0 36 0 557
2023 399 45 63 28 0 0 39 0 574
2024 375 48 74 43 0 0 39 0 579

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 West Hanover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 20.5 15.7 n/a
1989 371 23.6 15.7 n/a
1990 363 23.3 15.5 0
1991 354 25.1 14.1 n/a
1992 354 24.1 14.6 n/a
1993 348 20.5 17.0 n/a
1994 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1995 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1996 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1997 351 22.0 16.0 n/a
1998 348 22.5 15.5 n/a
1999 353 23.5 15.0 n/a
2000 368 22.5 16.4 5.4
2001 354 22.5 15.7 5.1
2002 337 20.1 16.8 8.9
2003 337 20.1 16.8 8.9
2004 395 23.4 16.9 4.1
2005 337 20.5 16.4 8.9
2006 338 19.8 17.1 12.4
2007 358 21.1 17.0 8.9
2008 378 24.6 15.4 7.1
2009 387 23.6 16.4 9.2
2010 395 24.4 16.1 9.7
2011 429 25.5 16.8 10.7
2012 449 25.2 17.8 11.6
2013 460 25.1 18.3 18.3
2014 472 26.0 18.1 14.6
2015 470 28.0 16.7 17.2
2016 484 27.0 17.9 19.8
2017 486 27.4 17.7 21.2
2018 481 29.4 16.3 20.8
2019 342 23.9 14.2 24.9
2020 523 32.4 16.0 22.4
2021 491 33.0 14.8 20
2022 557 33.3 16.7 24.2
2023 574 32.8 17.4 32.1
2024 579 35.3 16.3 37.3

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 West Hanover Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 322 20.5 15.7 n/a
1989 371 23.6 15.7 n/a
1990 363 23.3 15.5 0
1991 354 25.1 14.1 n/a
1992 354 24.1 14.6 n/a
1993 348 20.5 17.0 n/a
1994 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1995 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1996 364 23.3 15.6 n/a
1997 351 22.0 16.0 n/a
1998 348 22.5 15.5 n/a
1999 353 23.5 15.0 n/a
2000 368 22.5 16.4 5.4
2001 354 22.5 15.7 5.1
2002 337 20.1 16.8 8.9
2003 337 20.1 16.8 8.9
2004 395 23.4 16.9 4.1
2005 337 20.5 16.4 8.9
2006 338 19.8 17.1 12.4
2007 358 21.1 17.0 8.9
2008 378 24.6 15.4 7.1
2009 387 23.6 16.4 9.2
2010 395 24.4 16.1 9.7
2011 429 25.5 16.8 10.7
2012 449 25.2 17.8 11.6
2013 460 25.1 18.3 18.3
2014 472 26.0 18.1 14.6
2015 470 28.0 16.7 17.2
2016 484 27.0 17.9 19.8
2017 486 27.4 17.7 21.2
2018 481 29.4 16.3 20.8
2019 342 23.9 14.2 24.9
2020 523 32.4 16.0 22.4
2021 491 33.0 14.8 20
2022 557 33.3 16.7 24.2
2023 574 32.8 17.4 32.1
2024 579 35.3 16.3 37.3

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 West Hanover Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $168 (1.0%) $17,067 (99.0%) $17,235
2020 $96 (0.8%) $12,560 (99.2%) $12,657
2021 $127 (1.0%) $12,680 (99.0%) $12,807
2022 $1,113 (8.4%) $12,096 (91.6%) $13,209

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hanover Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 365th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 228th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Hanover Elementary School)81.875
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hanover Elementary School)8774.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Hanover Elementary School)51.363.2
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Hanover Elementary School)91.386.2
 5.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hanover Elementary School)74.666.6
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (West Hanover Elementary School)66.270.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Hanover Elementary School)91.386.2
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Hanover Elementary School)80.872
 8.8%
   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 Students342574
 67.8%
African American1445
 221.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian663
 950%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White284399
 40.5%
Two or More Races1639
 143.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.9%32.1%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Hanover Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 579 students attended West Hanover Elementary School.

Students at West Hanover Elementary School are 65% White, 13% Asian, 8% African American, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

West Hanover Elementary School ranks 300th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend West Hanover Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Dauphin Middle School
High : Central Dauphin Senior High 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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