Upper Dauphin Area El Sch

Upper Dauphin Area SD
5668 State Route 209
Lykens, PA 17048
399 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School, located in Lykens, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational component of the Upper Dauphin Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the personal success of its students. By focusing on core curriculum standards while integrating modern educational tools, the school aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programming, the school functions as a hub for the local community, promoting a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families. The district’s mission reflects a commitment to providing a well-rounded education that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Through various school initiatives and an emphasis on a positive school climate, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.
399
Total Students
28.4
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    350 (87.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    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: Upper Dauphin Area SD
Phone: (717)362-4511
Website: http://www.udasd.org/elementary-school
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
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 100
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 71
Grade 3 72
Grade 4 75
Gender Ratio
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