Farmdale El Sch

www.hempfieldsd.org/fes

489 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Farmdale Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through 6th grade, located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Hempfield School District, a well-regarded district that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a strong partnership between the home and the school community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the larger Hempfield community, focusing on preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Farmdale utilizes a variety of resources to engage students in both traditional subjects and enrichment activities. Parents and guardians are often encouraged to participate in school events and volunteer opportunities, which helps cultivate the tight-knit, collaborative atmosphere that defines the school's culture.

489

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farmdale El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	95
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
348 (71.2%)
Hispanic
95 (19.4%)
Two or More
37 (7.6%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hempfield SD
Phone:	(717)898-5595
Website:	http://www.hempfieldsd.org/fes
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 80