NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Northside El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Palmyra Area SD school district, located in Palmyra, PA with about 237 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 18 teachers, Northside 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.
Northside Elementary School, located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Palmyra Area School District. Situated at 301 E Spruce St, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects while encouraging personal development, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning within the local community.
As part of the Palmyra Area School District, Northside Elementary benefits from the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and technological integration. The school focuses on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through active engagement and collaboration. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or administrative resources, the district's official website at http://www.pasd.us serves as the primary hub for communication and updates.
For more information, contact Northside El Sch at (717) 838-1331 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmyra, PA 17078-1421
(717) 838-1331
http://www.pasd.us
NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmyra, PA with about 237 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Palmyra Area SD
- Total Students:
- 237
- Teachers:
- 18.35
- 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 237 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
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.