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#2561 of 2,846 schools in PA
Based on limited data
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch
Elementary School · Susquehanna Township Sd · Harrisburg, PA
A Susquehanna Township Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
1201 N Progress Ave, Harrisburg, PA 17109
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 39 schools in Harrisburg.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
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sara Lindemuth 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| New Story SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Covenant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Hildebrandt Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Susquehanna Township Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,959NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch is listed in Susquehanna Township SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sara Lindemuth EL Sch
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, PA, part of Susquehanna Township Sd, serving approximately 789 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,561 of 2,846 schools in PA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sara Lindemuth EL Sch
What grades does Sara Lindemuth EL Sch serve?
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth EL Sch?
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 789 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara Lindemuth EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara Lindemuth EL Sch is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sara Lindemuth EL Sch rank in PA?
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch ranks #2,561 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sara Lindemuth EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sara Lindemuth EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sara Lindemuth EL Sch a charter school?
No, Sara Lindemuth EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sara Lindemuth EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Sara Lindemuth EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sara Lindemuth EL Sch?
70.3% of students at Sara Lindemuth 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 789
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (717) 657-5122
- 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.
- 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 17109; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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