PAXTONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Paxtonia El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 679 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, Paxtonia El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Paxtonia Elementary School, located on Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students in the Central Dauphin School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic environment for children in the early grades, typically emphasizing core curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school is known for fostering a supportive educational atmosphere that prioritizes both student achievement and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives, Paxtonia Elementary works to engage its diverse student body while maintaining strong partnerships with families and local residents. As part of the broader Central Dauphin district, the school adheres to state standards and district-wide educational goals, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Paxtonia El Sch at (717) 657-3202 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.