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Lee Park Elementary School

99 LEE PARK AVE HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA 18706

About Lee Park Elementary School

Lee Park Elementary School located in the welcoming Hanover Township area of Wilkes-Barre. They serve students from 3-4 grade. It enrolls 298 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. 27% of students are proficient in math and 32% meet or exceed grade-level reading benchmarks. The school’s population made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. Lee Park Elementary primarily focus on growth through engaging and inclusive classroom strategies.

Lee Park stands out for its participation in the SHINE (Schools and Homes in Education) STEAM program, a partnership with Wilkes University that offers students hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Parents frequently praise the school for its caring teachers, strong communication, and emphasis on student well-being and academic improvement. Lee Park Elementary School is recognized as one of the best elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Lee Park Elementary School Contact Information

Address

99 LEE PARK AVE HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PA 18706

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Phone

(570) 824-4741

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 32% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
311
Total Students
$75844
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 166 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lee Park Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 49%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 29.7%
Black 16.1%
Two+ Races 5.2%
Native Am. 0%
White
49%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
29.7%
Black
16.1%
Two+ Races
5.2%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311
48.3%
150 Female
51.7%
161 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

307 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1. What does the Child Study Team do at Lee Park Elementary School?

Ans. They assess and support students’ academic, emotional, and behavioral growth to ensure every child succeeds.

Q2. How are attendance issues handled at Lee Park Elementary?

Ans. The school organizes a Student Attendance Improvement Conference (SAIC) with parents and students to create a Student Attendance Improvement Plan (SAIP) before any legal action is considered.

Q3. Are there health services available for students?

Ans. Yes. School has a certified nurse who provides health care and emergency support for students and staff.

Q4. Can parents order healthy snacks for classroom events?

Ans. Absolutely. Hanover Area Food Service & Metz Culinary offer nutritious party packages for birthdays and classroom celebrations.

Q5. What are the nearby property rates around Lee Park Elementary School?

Ans. The neighborhood features about 50 homes for sale priced between $199K–$350K and around 28 rental options from $800–$2,200 per month, making it a great family area.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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