LAWNTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lawnton El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Central Dauphin SD school district, located in Harrisburg, PA with about 262 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Lawnton El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lawnton Elementary School, located on Franklin Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the Central Dauphin School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. The faculty focuses on meeting individual student needs through structured curriculum delivery while encouraging parental involvement and active participation in school life.

As part of the broader Central Dauphin district, Lawnton Elementary benefits from the resources and standardized academic goals of one of the largest school districts in the region. The school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by balancing rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, Lawnton Elementary aims to serve as a foundational anchor for families in the Harrisburg area, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact Lawnton El Sch at (717) 558-9430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.