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#1624 of 2,846 schools in PA
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Kindergarten Academy
Elementary School · Mechanicsburg Area Sd · Mechanicsburg, PA
A Mechanicsburg Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten.
600 S Norway St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 16 schools in Mechanicsburg.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kindergarten Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mechanicsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,542
Median home value
$266,400
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
47.2%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.8 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Sporting Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| The Childrens Garden of St Johns Lutheran ChurchPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Tender Years - MechanicsburgPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 15 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mechanicsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,315NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kindergarten Academy is listed in Mechanicsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kindergarten Academy
Kindergarten Academy is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, PA, part of Mechanicsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,624 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kindergarten Academy
What grades does Kindergarten Academy serve?
Kindergarten Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Kindergarten Academy?
Kindergarten Academy has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kindergarten Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kindergarten Academy rank in PA?
Kindergarten Academy ranks #1,624 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Kindergarten Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kindergarten Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Kindergarten Academy a charter school?
No, Kindergarten Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kindergarten Academy a Title I school?
No, Kindergarten Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kindergarten Academy?
41.4% of students at Kindergarten Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (717) 506-0852
- Area population (ZIP 17055)
- 41,416
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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