District Overview
Derry Township School District, headquartered at 30 East Granada Avenue in Hershey, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital educational hub within the greater Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan region. Operating as an active, traditional public school system set in a vibrant suburban community, the district oversees five operational schools designed to support learners throughout their primary and secondary academic journeys. Derry Township offers comprehensive educational programming spanning from kindergarten through 12th grade, establishing a continuous, well-structured pathway for student growth, development, and high school graduation.

Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics framework, the district educates a student body of 3,131 learners. To cultivate a supportive learning environment, Derry Township maintains an impressive staffing infrastructure comprising nearly 1,086 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated team includes approximately 508 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 52 instructional aides, and over 520 operational and support staff members. This rich allocation of educational resources ensures a remarkably favorable student-to-educator dynamic, positioning Derry Township School District as a strong, well-resourced model for educational researchers and an inviting academic home for local families.
5
Total Schools
3,131
Total Students
508.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Derry Township SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,014
Hispanic301
Black192
Asian450
Two or More161
American Indian8
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    2,014 (64.3%)
  • Asian
    450 (14.4%)
  • Hispanic
    301 (9.6%)
  • Black
    192 (6.1%)
  • Two or More
    161 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    8 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Derry Township SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:3,131*
Teachers (FTE):508.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Derry Township SD
Found 5 Schools