Hannah Penn

674 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Hannah Penn K-8 School, located at 415 E. Boundary Avenue in York, Pennsylvania, is a public school operating under the School District of the City of York. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience within an urban setting. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing student development, core curriculum standards, and the transition from elementary to middle school education.

The school is notable for its commitment to serving a diverse student population and fostering an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional learning. Like other schools in the York City district, Hannah Penn utilizes various district-wide initiatives to improve student achievement and community engagement. By housing both younger and older students under one roof, the school creates a unique collaborative environment where teachers and staff work to prepare students for the academic rigor required for high school success.

674

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hannah Penn
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	329
Black	286
Two or More	24

Hispanic
329 (48.8%)
Black
286 (42.4%)
White
35 (5.2%)
Two or More
24 (3.6%)

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:	York City SD
Phone:	(717)849-1256
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 56