Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-2, East High Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
East High Street Elementary School's student population of 480 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East High Street Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are East High Street Elementary School often compared to?
East High Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Road Elementary School, Lititz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend East High Street Elementary School?
480 students attend East High Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of East High Street Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East High Street Elementary School?
East High Street Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East High Street Elementary School offer ?
East High Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is East High Street Elementary School part of?
East High Street Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area School District.
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