Derry Township School District
- 30 EAST GRANADA AVE
- HERSHEY, PA 17033
- (717) 534-2501
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $10,403 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.6 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,555 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 244 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,555 | 14.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 211 |
| 1st Grade Students | 288 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 269 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 253 |
| 4th Grade Students | 266 |
| 5th Grade Students | 274 |
| 6th Grade Students | 263 |
| 7th Grade Students | 294 |
| 8th Grade Students | 272 |
| 9th Grade Students | 301 |
| 10th Grade Students | 266 |
| 11th Grade Students | 301 |
| 12th Grade Students | 293 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 325 |
| Hispanic | 122 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 167 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,933 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,789 |
| Female | 1,762 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 244 | 14.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 104 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 119 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 14 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 42 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 9 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 6 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 4 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 160 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| Student Support Services | 12 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 103 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $50,677,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $42,661,000 | 84.2% |
| Property Tax | $29,963,000 | 59.1% |
| Public Utility Tax | $51,000 | 0.1% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $3,762,000 | 7.4% |
| All Other Taxes | $3,995,000 | 7.9% |
| Other School Systems | $416,000 | 0.8% |
| Cities and Counties | $30,000 | 0.06% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $50,000 | 0.10% |
| School Lunch | $1,192,000 | 2.4% |
| District Activity Receipts | $42,000 | 0.08% |
| Rents and Royalties | $49,000 | 0.10% |
| Sale of Property | $12,000 | 0.02% |
| Interest Earnings | $991,000 | 2.0% |
| Private Contributions | $2,087,000 | 4.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $21,000 | 0.04% |
| Total State Revenues | $7,032,000 | 13.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $1,885,000 | 3.7% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,553,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $1,375,000 | 2.7% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $30,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch Programs | $67,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $517,000 | 1.0% |
| Transportation Programs | $385,000 | 0.8% |
| Other Programs | $1,220,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $984,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $140,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $62,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $8,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $3,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $224,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Other | $113,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $434,000 | 0.9% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $36,266,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $20,348,000 | 56.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $14,490,000 | 40.0% |
| Student Support | $1,871,000 | 3.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,949,000 | 3.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,364,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,452,000 | 2.9% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,479,000 | 8.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,712,000 | 3.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,663,000 | 3.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,428,000 | 3.9% |
| Food Services | $1,428,000 | 2.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 90.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 264 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 11 | 0.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Derry Township School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 3,555
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 244
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| HERSHEY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
450rear Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA Public | KG-1 | 499 | 20.2 |  Review This School |
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| HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
550 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA Public | 9-12 | 1,161 | 14.8 | Review This School |
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| HERSHEY INTERMEDIATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA Public | 4-5 | 540 | 15.8 | Review This School |
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| HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
500 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA Public | 6-8 | 829 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| HERSHEY PRIMARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
450 Homestead Rd
Hershey, PA Public | 2-3 | 522 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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