Baresville Elementary School

135 Sanford Ave
Hanover, PA 17331
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Baresville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Baresville Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Baresville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baresville Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1473 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
41%
38%
56%
55%
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
16%
Black
4%
14%
White
79%
60%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baresville Elementary School's ranking?
Baresville Elementary School is ranked #1473 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Baresville Elementary School often compared to?
Baresville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearview Elementary School, Conewago Elementary School, Park Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Baresville Elementary School?
586 students attend Baresville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Baresville Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Baresville Elementary School?
Baresville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baresville Elementary School offer ?
Baresville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Baresville Elementary School part of?
Baresville Elementary School is part of South Western School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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