SUSQUENITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Susquenita El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Susquenita SD school district, located in Duncannon, PA with about 780 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 52 teachers, Susquenita El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Susquenita Elementary School, located in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Susquenita School District. Situated in a rural community along the Susquehanna River, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating character development and community involvement, striving to prepare its students for their future transitions into the district's middle and high school levels.
The school’s official digital presence highlights a commitment to transparency and communication, providing parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district policies, and ongoing academic updates. By leveraging its position within a close-knit district, Susquenita Elementary focuses on small-community values, prioritizing student engagement and a personalized approach to education to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive within their formative years.
For more information, contact Susquenita El Sch at (717) 957-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Duncannon, PA 17020-9582
(717) 957-6000
http://www.susq.k12.pa.us
SUSQUENITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Duncannon, PA with about 780 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Susquenita SD
- Total Students:
- 780
- Teachers:
- 52.83
- 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 schoolwide 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 780 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SUSQUENITA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
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.