Total enrollment
2,568
-197 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Eastern Lancaster County SD
Pennsylvania · 2,568 students · 3 cities
For families across Eastern Lancaster County SD, public-school options total 5 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 2,568 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
4-year change in Eastern Lancaster County SD
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Eastern Lancaster County SD ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Pennsylvania | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.1% | #188 of 356 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,568 | #186 of 479 | #3,695 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #152 of 479 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #91 of 478 | #1,799 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.7% | #193 of 398 | #4,215 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.2% | #164 of 378 | #4,074 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Eastern Lancaster County SD
State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Garden Spot SHS at 62.5% proficient to Garden Spot Middle School at 39.8%, a gap of 22.7 points. That is the 92nd widest gap among 223 Pennsylvania districts with four or more scored schools.
Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 3,140 to 2,568 students (down 18%) and from 219 to 218 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Spot SHS | New Holland | High | 09-12 | 865 |
| New Holland Elementary | New Holland | Elementary | KG-06 | 484 |
| Brecknock El Sch | Denver | Elementary | KG-06 | 441 |
| Garden Spot MS | New Holland | Middle | 07-08 | 404 |
| Blue Ball El Sch | East Earl | Elementary | KG-06 | 374 |
About Eastern Lancaster County SD
Eastern Lancaster County SD is a rural-scale public-school district in Pennsylvania. The district maintains 5 schools and enrolls approximately 2,568 students.
In terms of grade levels, Eastern Lancaster County SD is made up of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 514 in this district, below the Pennsylvania typical of 569.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,568 students, contracted 7% from the 2,765 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Eastern Lancaster County SD discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.