NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Side El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 654 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 40 teachers, North Side 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.
North Side Elementary School is a public school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Central Dauphin School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to elementary-aged children, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is committed to supporting the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, North Side Elementary strives to create a supportive school culture that encourages social-emotional growth and community engagement. By utilizing the resources of the Central Dauphin School District, the school offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. Located on Devonshire Road, the school serves as a central hub for families in the local area, prioritizing collaborative partnerships between educators, parents, and the community to ensure student success.
For more information, contact North Side El Sch at (717) 657-3201 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harrisburg, PA 17109-1544
(717) 657-3201
NORTH SIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Harrisburg, PA with about 654 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Central Dauphin SD
- Total Students:
- 654
- Teachers:
- 40.54
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 654 students
- White
- 50.2%
- Black or African American
- 22.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.9%
- Two or more races
- 9.3%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.