Smith-wade-el Elementary School

910 Hamilton Park Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith-wade-el Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smith-wade-el Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Smith-wade-el Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Smith-wade-el Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith-wade-el Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)
#2058 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smith-wade-el Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith-wade-el 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.
30-34%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith-wade-el 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.
50-59%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smith-wade-el 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
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
47%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith-wade-el Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
14%
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White
23%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Smith-wade-el 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
100%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smith-wade-el Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smith-wade-el Elementary School's ranking?
Smith-wade-el Elementary School is ranked #2058 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Smith-wade-el Elementary School often compared to?
Smith-wade-el Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wharton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Smith-wade-el Elementary School?
447 students attend Smith-wade-el Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Smith-wade-el Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith-wade-el Elementary School?
Smith-wade-el Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith-wade-el Elementary School offer ?
Smith-wade-el Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smith-wade-el Elementary School part of?
Smith-wade-el Elementary School is part of Lancaster School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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