A−
Hempfield School District
Public school districtGrades K–12Regional · 4 towns
Serves East Hempfield, West Hempfield, 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
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.