Lyter El Sch

401 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lyter Elementary School is a public primary school located in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Montoursville Area School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Lyter Elementary prioritizes a well-rounded education by integrating opportunities for creative expression and physical activity. The school benefits from the active involvement of parents and community members, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that aims to prepare students for their transition to middle school. Situated in a residential area of Montoursville, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to maintain high educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body.

401

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyter El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	12
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	16

White
366 (91.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.0 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Montoursville Area SD
Phone:	(570)368-2614
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 83

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 100