LOWER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lower Allen El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the West Shore SD school district, located in Camp Hill, PA with about 203 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 12 teachers, Lower 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.

Lower Allen Elementary School, located at 4100 Old Gettysburg Road in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the West Shore School District. The school serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth, providing a foundational learning environment focused on academic excellence, character development, and community engagement. As part of a highly regarded district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

The campus itself is situated in a convenient, accessible area of Lower Allen Township, serving as a neighborhood hub for families in the region. Beyond the classroom, Lower Allen Elementary is known for its commitment to holistic education, often integrating extracurricular activities, technology-rich learning tools, and strong parent-teacher partnerships to enhance the student experience. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and high instructional standards, the school strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

For more information, contact Lower Allen El Sch at (717) 761-8415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4100 Old Gettysburg Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011-6709
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LOWER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Camp Hill, PA with about 203 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
West Shore SD
Total Students:
203
Teachers:
12.27
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 203 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LOWER ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Black or African American
8.4%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.