A−
Hempfield School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves East Hempfield Township, West Hempfield Township, East Petersburg and Mountville.
Students
6,884
Schools
10
Spent per student
$17,113
PA $21,758
Students per teacher
15:1
Debt
$89.7M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Hempfield School District
- School Grade A−: better than 83% of Pennsylvania districts
- Math proficiency 13 pts above the state
- Spends 21% less per student than the PA average
- 15 students per teacher
- Debt of $89.7M, about $13,025 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Hershey.
K–1Hershey Early Childhood CtrDerry Township School District
2–3Hershey Primary El SchDerry Township School District
6–8Hershey MSDerry Township School District
9–12Hershey HSDerry Township School District
Test scores vs. PA
2020–21Math proficiency50%
State average 37.1%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 87.5%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$17,113 per student · 21% below PA
Spending
Classroom instruction 66%Support & administration 30%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 70%State 25%Federal 5%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
6,817’20
7,024’21
7,032’22
6,964’23
6,884’24
About steady.
Students
White 65%Hispanic 19%Two or more races 8%Black 5%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
10 public schools.
Mountville El Sch
B552 students14:1
Landisville Pri Ctr
A547 students16:1
Centerville El Sch
A−544 students14:1
Farmdale El Sch
A−489 students14:1
East Petersburg El Sch
B480 students14:1
Rohrerstown El Sch
A−457 students13:1
Centerville MS
B+559 students12:1
Landisville MS
B+501 students13:1
Landisville Intrmd Ctr
A−474 students15:1
Hempfield SHS
B+2,281 students17:1
Towns served
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.