Scott Sch

1900 Derry Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Scott School, located at 1900 Derry Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Harrisburg School District. Historically serving the diverse neighborhoods of the city’s south-central area, the school is situated in a prominent brick building that has long been a fixture of the local community. It is dedicated to providing foundational education to children in the early grades, focusing on core academic subjects, literacy, and social development to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Like many schools in the Harrisburg School District, Scott School operates with a focus on addressing the unique needs of an urban student population. The school works to foster a supportive learning environment, emphasizing community engagement and the implementation of district-wide initiatives designed to improve student achievement. Families and community members often view the school as a central hub for neighborhood children, and it remains a key component of the district’s efforts to provide equitable educational opportunities throughout Harrisburg.

461

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	235
Black	180
Asian	2
Two or More	31

Hispanic
235 (51.0 %)
Black
180 (39.0 %)
Two or More
31 (6.7 %)
White
13 (2.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Harrisburg City SD
Phone:	(717)703-4560
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 67

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 74