For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,568 students in Eastern Lancaster County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Eastern Lancaster County School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
2,568 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
218 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eastern Lancaster County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#389 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
57%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
16%
% Black
3%
14%
% White
77%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,907 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,710 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,907
$23,724
Spending / Student
$25,710
$23,146
Best Eastern Lancaster County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden Spot Sr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 E Main St
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1555
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ball Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
126 Ewell Rd
East Earl, PA 17519
(717) 354-1525
East Earl, PA 17519
(717) 354-1525
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Brecknock Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 School Rd
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 445-8600
Gr: K-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
New Holland Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
126 Eastern School Rd
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1520
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1520
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Garden Spot Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
669 E Main St # 609
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1561
New Holland, PA 17557
(717) 354-1561
Gr: 7-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,568 students.
What is the rank of Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District is ranked #390 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastern Lancaster County School District?
77% of Eastern Lancaster County School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eastern Lancaster County School District?
Eastern Lancaster County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Eastern Lancaster County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,710 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
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