NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northern El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Northern York County SD school district, located in Dillsburg, PA with about 338 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 26 teachers, Northern 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.
Northern Elementary School, located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Northern York County School District. Committed to the district’s "Polar Bear" mascot and identity, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both intellectual growth and character development for its primary-aged students. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for future academic success while encouraging active participation in the local community.
The school’s official website, northernpolarbears.com, acts as a central hub for communication between the administration, educators, and families. It provides essential resources such as district calendars, policy updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing transparent communication and community engagement, Northern Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where parents and faculty work together to meet the diverse educational needs of their student body.
For more information, contact Northern El Sch at (717) 432-8691 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dillsburg, PA 17019-9690
(717) 432-8691
NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dillsburg, PA with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Northern York County SD
- Total Students:
- 338
- Teachers:
- 26.72
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 338 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.