DAMASCUS AREA SCHOOL

Damascus Area Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne Highlands SD school district, located in Damascus, PA with about 302 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 27 teachers, Damascus Area Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Damascus Area School, located at 174 High School Rd in Damascus, Pennsylvania, is a public educational institution serving students within the Wayne Highlands School District. As a smaller, community-centered school, it typically serves students in the elementary grades, providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering close connections between teachers, students, and local families.

The school is situated in a rural setting, which often allows for a more personalized educational experience and a strong sense of community involvement. Like other schools within the Wayne Highlands district, Damascus Area School focuses on academic proficiency and personal development, utilizing the district’s established curriculum to prepare students for their future transitions to middle and high school within the broader regional school system.

For more information, contact Damascus Area Sch at (570) 224-4114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.