1
Enrollment
466
Elementary
DISTRICT 478 · STATE 443
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ELIZABETHTOWN AREA SD·NCES 420912002561
East High Street Elementary School
800 E High St, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 · (717) 361-0099 · Lancaster County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL466 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 13.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
237 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 75%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 140 | 30% |
| Grade 1 | 173 | 37% |
| Grade 2 | 153 | 33% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
East High Street Elementary School→Bear Creek School→Elizabethtown Area Middle School→Elizabethtown Area SHS
Based on grade levels within Elizabethtown Area SD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like East High Street Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High Street Elementary School this school | 466 | 50.9% | N/A |
| Denver Elementary School Denver | 460 | 50.0% | 75.1% |
| John R Bonfield Elementary School Lititz | 446 | 46.4% | 53.2% |
| Rolling Ridge Elementary School Erie | 472 | 45.3% | 75.0% |
| South Central Elementary School Canonsburg | 450 | 48.0% | 61.0% |
| Valley View El Center Peckville | 522 | 50.0% | N/A |
Matched among Pennsylvania elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where East High Street Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania | In Lancaster County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 466 | #637 of 1,638 | #22 of 67 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #1,141 of 1,528 | #52 of 65 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.6% | #816 of 1,531 | #46 of 65 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.9% | #980 of 1,600 | #32 of 65 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +4.0% | #332 of 450 | #10 of 15 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
466
-50 (-10%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 633
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 19.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 466 | 32.5 | 14.3:1 | 51% (237) |
| 2023-24 | 480 | 32.6 | 14.7:1 | 49% (237) |
| 2022-23 | 481 | 33.3 | 14.5:1 | 46% (219) |
| 2020-21 | 516 | 27 | 19.1:1 | 37% (193) |
| 2017-18 | 448 | 34.7 | 12.9:1 | 40% (177) |
| 2015-16 | 505 | 32 | 15.8:1 | 42% (213) |
| 2010-11 | 614 | 36 | 17.1:1 | 27% (165) |
| 2000-01 | 571 | 32 | 17.8:1 | 15% (85) |
| 1990-91 | 633 | 35 | 18.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for East High Street Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (448 to 466); teachers down 6% (34.7 to 32.5).
About East High Street Elementary School
At 800 E High St in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, East High Street Elementary School operates as a medium-sized elementary school. It serves 466 students in kindergarten through 2.
The Elizabethtown Area SD system has 5 schools and 3,525 students.
At 78%, White students outnumber all other groups at East High Street Elementary School combined. After that, the student body is 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 4% Black. That is close to the 82% White share among all Lancaster County residents. By the diversity index, East High Street Elementary School comes in at 38%.
The school reported 32.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.3:1. The 13.1:1 average for elementary schools in Pennsylvania is lower than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 51% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program.
Lancaster County census figures show that median household income is about $86,959, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 32% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 5%. A total of 114 public schools operate in Lancaster County, serving about 62,719 students.
Nearby, Elizabethtown Area SHS is about 0.4 miles away. East High Street Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with 4 others within five miles.
Federal data place East High Street Elementary School in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
East High Street Elementary School had 516 students in 2020-21 and 466 in 2024-25, a 10% decrease. The ratio was 19.1:1 in 2020-21 and 14.3:1 in 2024-25.
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Lancaster County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
557,931
Census ACS
Median income
$86,959
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
114
62,719 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Elizabethtown Area SD
- Elizabethtown Area SHSHigh · 1,263 students
- Elizabethtown Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 827 students
- Bear Creek SchoolElementary · 750 students
- Bainbridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 219 students
Other schools in Elizabethtown
- Elizabethtown Area SHSHigh · 1,263 students
- Elizabethtown Area Middle SchoolMiddle · 827 students
- Bear Creek SchoolElementary · 750 students
- Conewago Elementary SchoolElementary · 239 students
Nearby schools
- Elizabethtown Area SHS0.4 mi · 1,263
- Elizabethtown Area Middle School0.4 mi · 827
- Bear Creek School0.5 mi · 750
- Conewago Elementary School4.9 mi · 239
- Lancaster County Career and Technology Center - Mt Joy5.1 mi · 15
- Londonderry Elementary School5.3 mi · 234
Frequently asked questions
About East High Street Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at East High Street Elementary School?
East High Street Elementary School enrolls approximately 466 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does East High Street Elementary School serve?
East High Street Elementary School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at East High Street Elementary School?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at East High Street Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at East High Street Elementary School?
At East High Street Elementary School, the student body is approximately 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is East High Street Elementary School in?
East High Street Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD.
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