Fort Zeller El Sch

243 North Sheridan Road
Richland, PA 17087

285 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Fort Zeller Elementary School is a public school located in Richland, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Eastern Lebanon County School District. As a primary educational institution, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early grades. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects while promoting social-emotional development and community involvement among its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to student success, utilizing a curriculum that balances traditional instruction with modern educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs. By emphasizing small-community values and close collaboration between educators, parents, and students, Fort Zeller Elementary aims to cultivate a positive school climate. Its location in Richland places it as a central pillar in the local community, providing a nurturing space that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

285

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Zeller El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	249
Hispanic	25
Black	5
Asian	2
Two or More	4

White
249 (87.4 %)
Hispanic
25 (8.8 %)
Black
5 (1.8 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
2 (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:	Eastern Lebanon County SD
Phone:	(717)589-2575
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 103

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 93