Northern El Sch

www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/303

395 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

395

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northern El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	31
Black	8
Asian	13
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
326 (82.5 %)
Hispanic
31 (7.8 %)
Two or More
15 (3.8 %)
Asian
13 (3.3 %)
Black
8 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northern York County SD
Phone:	(717)432-8691
Website:	http://www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/303
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 71