Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch

Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School serves 392 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in the rural community of Lykens, Pennsylvania. With 29 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.5-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #738 out of 2,852 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 74th percentile among Pennsylvania schools.

Students show consistent achievement across core subjects, with 60% reaching proficient or above levels in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics. Located at 5668 State Route 209, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary serves families in a close-knit rural setting where the median household income is $72,311 and median home values average $140,800. The surrounding ZIP code area has a population of 3,611 residents, with 13% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 16.1%.

As a regular public elementary school, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary provides foundational education during these crucial early learning years. The school's rural Dauphin County location offers students a small-town atmosphere while maintaining solid academic standards and community connections.

Located in a rural area, Upper Dauphin Area EL Sch may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.