New Holland Elementary

Summary:

New Holland Elementary is a public elementary school serving 523 students in grades K-6 in the Eastern Lancaster County School District in New Holland, Pennsylvania. While the school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools, it has some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

On the positive side, New Holland Elementary excels in science proficiency, with 84.3% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.2 students per teacher. However, the school's math proficiency rates, particularly in the upper grades, are generally below the state and district averages. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are closer to, but still slightly below, the state and district averages. Compared to nearby schools, New Holland Elementary's performance is mixed, with Brecknock Elementary and Blue Ball Elementary outperforming it in math, while New Holland Elementary outperforms the Pequea Valley School District schools.

Another area of concern is the school's relatively high percentage of low socioeconomic status students, with 52.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Additionally, the school's ranking for its white student population is particularly low, indicating an achievement gap that may need to be addressed. Overall, New Holland Elementary appears to be a solid, middle-performing elementary school with some strengths, but also areas for improvement, particularly in math achievement and the performance of its white student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 126 Eastern School Rd
       New Holland, PA  17557-9532


(717) 354-1520

District: Eastern Lancaster County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
863rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,459 Help


Students who attend New Holland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Garden Spot Middle School
High:    Garden Spot Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
15.7%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details New Holland Elementary ranks worse than 56.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.16. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details New Holland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), Hispanic (15.7%), two or more races (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at New Holland Elementary is 12.1, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Holland Elementary is $18,459, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Holland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks New Holland Elementary 863rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See New Holland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eastern Lancaster County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lancaster County School District 270th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Holland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.13 387th 1302 70.3%
2004 57.45 663rd 1308 49.3%
2005 62.96 562nd 1299 56.7%
2006 67.18 534th 1545 65.4%
2007 67.21 559th 1555 64.1%
2008 70.68 460th 1551 70.3%
2009 57.00 826th 1549 46.7%
2010 50.63 996th 1579 36.9%
2011 52.03 983rd 1597 38.4%
2012 61.90 785th 1599 50.9%
2013 54.12 898th 1519 40.9%
2014 52.98 876th 1467 40.3%
2015 64.76 603rd 1474 59.1%
2016 60.93 729th 1554 53.1%
2017 63.48 659th 1547 57.4%
2018 62.11 675th 1530 55.9%
2019 57.72 779th 1544 49.5%
2021 53.79 758th 1433 47.1%
2022 45.05 967th 1534 37.0%
2023 44.85 949th 1534 38.1%
2024 50.16 863rd 1526 43.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.57 860th 1414 39.2%
2024 45.66 869th 1432 39.3%
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Rank History for Female students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.96 843rd 1488 43.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.95 520th 1043 50.1%
2024 50.24 493rd 1084 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.67 860th 1495 42.5%
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Rank History for White students at New Holland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.74 897th 1236 27.4%
2024 33.85 905th 1229 26.4%
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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 New Holland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 215 4 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1989 225 4 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1990 242 7 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1991 221 5 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 235 4 9 10 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1993 224 7 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 244 6 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 259 1 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 259 1 15 14 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 254 6 18 6 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 241 4 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 239 4 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 255 4 15 20 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2001 243 6 14 23 1 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 227 9 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 227 9 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 510 22 23 35 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2005 516 22 25 33 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 522 21 16 39 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 513 35 17 40 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 470 38 16 58 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 430 37 14 50 0 n/a n/a 10 541
2010 449 30 16 58 0 n/a n/a 22 575
2011 446 28 8 47 0 0 9 0 538
2012 445 27 10 59 2 0 19 0 562
2013 434 23 13 71 1 0 21 0 563
2014 422 19 14 74 0 0 23 0 552
2015 433 15 13 89 0 0 24 0 574
2016 413 27 11 88 0 0 20 0 559
2017 427 22 13 91 0 0 20 0 573
2018 432 28 14 88 2 0 22 0 586
2019 414 33 12 87 2 0 14 0 562
2020 419 29 13 79 2 0 16 0 558
2021 367 35 15 77 2 0 12 0 508
2022 390 33 13 71 1 0 16 0 524
2023 385 23 12 79 1 0 23 0 523
2024 384 21 11 83 0 0 29 0 528

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 New Holland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 12.4 18.9 n/a
1989 245 12.7 19.2 n/a
1990 264 13.2 20.0 0
1991 244 11.6 21.0 n/a
1992 258 12.7 20.3 n/a
1993 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
1994 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
1995 289 18.0 16.1 n/a
1996 289 18.0 16.1 n/a
1997 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
1998 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1999 271 17.0 15.9 n/a
2000 295 16.0 18.4 16.6
2001 287 16.0 17.9 16
2002 259 17.4 14.9 24.7
2003 259 17.4 14.9 24.7
2004 590 31.2 18.9 9.7
2005 596 30.2 19.7 10.7
2006 598 31.4 19.0 23.6
2007 605 31.8 19.0 n/a
2008 582 35.9 16.2 n/a
2009 541 37.4 14.5 n/a
2010 575 38.4 14.9 34.2
2011 538 33.9 15.8 33.6
2012 562 37.7 14.8 38.1
2013 563 35.9 15.6 36.1
2014 552 34.9 15.8 37.9
2015 574 39.0 14.7 41.6
2016 559 37.0 15.1 44
2017 573 41.3 13.8 n/a
2018 586 43.3 13.5 46.8
2019 562 43.3 12.9 46.6
2020 558 45.5 12.2 n/a
2021 508 37.5 13.5 42.3
2022 524 42.8 12.2 45.8
2023 523 46.5 11.2 52.4
2024 528 43.5 12.1 54.7

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 New Holland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 235 12.4 18.9 n/a
1989 245 12.7 19.2 n/a
1990 264 13.2 20.0 0
1991 244 11.6 21.0 n/a
1992 258 12.7 20.3 n/a
1993 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
1994 274 16.0 17.1 n/a
1995 289 18.0 16.1 n/a
1996 289 18.0 16.1 n/a
1997 284 15.0 18.9 n/a
1998 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1999 271 17.0 15.9 n/a
2000 295 16.0 18.4 16.6
2001 287 16.0 17.9 16
2002 259 17.4 14.9 24.7
2003 259 17.4 14.9 24.7
2004 590 31.2 18.9 9.7
2005 596 30.2 19.7 10.7
2006 598 31.4 19.0 23.6
2007 605 31.8 19.0 n/a
2008 582 35.9 16.2 n/a
2009 541 37.4 14.5 n/a
2010 575 38.4 14.9 34.2
2011 538 33.9 15.8 33.6
2012 562 37.7 14.8 38.1
2013 563 35.9 15.6 36.1
2014 552 34.9 15.8 37.9
2015 574 39.0 14.7 41.6
2016 559 37.0 15.1 44
2017 573 41.3 13.8 n/a
2018 586 43.3 13.5 46.8
2019 562 43.3 12.9 46.6
2020 558 45.5 12.2 n/a
2021 508 37.5 13.5 42.3
2022 524 42.8 12.2 45.8
2023 523 46.5 11.2 52.4
2024 528 43.5 12.1 54.7

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 New Holland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $866 (5.7%) $14,405 (94.3%) $15,271
2020 $761 (5.2%) $13,984 (94.8%) $14,745
2021 $1,554 (8.7%) $16,340 (91.3%) $17,894
2022 $2,034 (11.0%) $16,425 (89.0%) $18,459

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

Impact of COVID-19 on New Holland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 779th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 949th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (New Holland Elementary)54.933.3
 21.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Holland Elementary)61.331
 30.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (New Holland Elementary)63.552.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (New Holland Elementary)86.377.6
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Holland Elementary)77.358.2
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (New Holland Elementary)30.439.7
 9.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Holland Elementary)51.947.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (New Holland Elementary)41.531.9
 9.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New Holland Elementary)68.343.4
 24.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (New Holland Elementary)46.839.4
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (New Holland Elementary)86.377.6
 8.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Holland Elementary)64.845.6
 19.2%
   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 Students562523
 6.9%
African American3323
 30.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1212
Hispanic8779
 9.2%
Pacific Islander00
White414385
 7%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%52.4%
 5.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 528 students attended New Holland Elementary.

New Holland Elementary ranks 863rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend New Holland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garden Spot Middle School
High : Garden Spot Senior High School

Students at New Holland Elementary are 73% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian.


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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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