UPPER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upper Allen El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Mechanicsburg Area SD school district, located in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 435 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Upper Allen 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.
Upper Allen Elementary School is a public school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and serves as a core part of the Mechanicsburg Area School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive community environment. Its location on South Market Street places it within a suburban setting that serves families in the Upper Allen Township area, emphasizing a commitment to local engagement and student-centered learning.
As a member of the Mechanicsburg Area School District, Upper Allen Elementary benefits from a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while fostering a love for learning through diverse extracurricular activities and classroom instruction. The school is generally recognized for its focus on maintaining high educational standards and promoting a collaborative partnership between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure the holistic success of its student body.
For more information, contact Upper Allen El Sch at (717) 691-4594 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4594
UPPER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mechanicsburg, PA with about 435 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mechanicsburg Area SD
- Total Students:
- 435
- Teachers:
- 26.63
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 435 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending UPPER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 3.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.