Hershey Early Childhood Center serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hershey Early Childhood Center's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hershey Early Childhood Center is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
6%
14%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hershey Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Hershey Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center?
420 students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Hershey Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center?
Hershey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hershey Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hershey Early Childhood Center part of?
Hershey Early Childhood Center is part of Derry Township School District.
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