Hampden Elementary School

441 Skyport Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hampden Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hampden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Hampden Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hampden Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampden Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#300 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hampden Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
66%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hampden Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
27%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hampden Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Hampden Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hampden Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hampden Elementary School's ranking?
Hampden Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hampden Elementary School often compared to?
Hampden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sporting Hill Elementary School, Winding Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hampden Elementary School?
530 students attend Hampden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hampden Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampden Elementary School?
Hampden Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hampden Elementary School offer ?
Hampden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hampden Elementary School part of?
Hampden Elementary School is part of Cumberland Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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