Below Average
#2312 of 2,846 schools in PA
Phillips EL Sch
Elementary School · Central Dauphin Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Central Dauphin Sd elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 Oakmont Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- Math 25% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phillips EL Sch score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 28% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Phillips EL Sch 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harrisburg), 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
$70,618
Median home value
$203,200
Median rent
$1,234/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17109; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 256 | Compare → |
| South Side EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 676 | Compare → |
| North Side EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 705 | Compare → |
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 6,146 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Dauphin Sd
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phillips EL Sch is listed in Central Dauphin SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phillips EL Sch
Phillips EL Sch is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Central Dauphin Sd, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,312 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phillips EL Sch
What grades does Phillips EL Sch serve?
Phillips EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Phillips EL Sch?
Phillips EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Phillips EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phillips EL Sch rank in PA?
Phillips EL Sch ranks #2,312 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Phillips EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Phillips EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Phillips EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phillips EL Sch has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Phillips EL Sch a charter school?
No, Phillips EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phillips EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Phillips EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phillips EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Phillips EL Sch 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (717) 657-3203
- Area population (ZIP 17109)
- 27,422
- Area average commute
- 20.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 17109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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