Hershey Early Childhood Center

450-rear Homestead Road
Hershey, PA 17033
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Hershey Early Childhood Center serves 407 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hershey Early Childhood Center's student population of 407 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
407 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hershey Early Childhood Center is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
15%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
65%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Hershey Early Childhood Center often compared to?
Hershey Early Childhood Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Nye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center?
407 students attend Hershey Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hershey Early Childhood Center students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hershey Early Childhood Center?
Hershey Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hershey Early Childhood Center offer ?
Hershey Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hershey Early Childhood Center part of?
Hershey Early Childhood Center is part of Derry Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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