Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hance Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (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 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hance Elementary School's student population of 408 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hance Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hance Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hance Elementary School's ranking?
Hance Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hance Elementary School?
408 students attend Hance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hance Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hance Elementary School?
Hance Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hance Elementary School offer ?
Hance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Hance Elementary School part of?
Hance Elementary School is part of Pine-Richland School District.
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