A
Very Good
88/100

Hambright El Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 3000 Charlestown Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
A
Students gain 1.36 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Pennsylvania for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
589
Students
enrolled
14.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.36 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.11 in 2009–19; 94th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.36 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 66% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency61% (−1 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%52%reading +3 pts, math +4 pts67th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +2 pts, math +11 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%37%reading +8 pts, math +19 pts68th percentile (list)
Asian50%30%reading -29 pts, math -38 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income47%27%reading +3 pts, math +4 pts43rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3000 Charlestown Rd
City Lancaster
ZIP Code 17603
District 4218630
NCES School ID 421863002626
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17603

Understanding the community around Hambright El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $78,902
Per Capita Income $40,245
Poverty Rate 8.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.7%
High School or Higher 90.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $230,800
Median Rent $1,191
Owner-Occupied 61.8%
Renter-Occupied 38.2%
View full data for ZIP 17603 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hambright El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.2%
Hispanic/Latino 23.3%
Black 11.4%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More Races 5.9%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 589
Teachers (FTE) 41.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hambright El Sch?
Hambright El Sch has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hambright El Sch?
Hambright El Sch has 589 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
What grades does Hambright El Sch serve?
Hambright El Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hambright El Sch receive per student?
Hambright El Sch receives $20,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hambright El Sch in 17603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$312,557
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,496
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
38.2%

Other Schools in 17603

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026