Wellsville Campus

www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/606

251 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Wellsville Campus, located at 1060 Zeigler Road in Wellsville, Pennsylvania, is a key facility within the Northern York County School District. As part of a district that prides itself on the "Polar Bear" identity, the campus serves as a localized hub for primary education, focusing on fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the surrounding community. Its rural setting in Wellsville contributes to a close-knit school atmosphere that emphasizes student engagement and academic development.

The campus functions under the broader administrative framework of the Northern York County School District, which prioritizes technological integration, extracurricular participation, and college and career readiness. By maintaining a dedicated online presence through their official website, the district ensures that families remain informed about school events, academic policies, and community resources. Overall, the Wellsville Campus serves as a foundational pillar for the district, committed to preparing its students for success as they progress through the Northern York educational system.

251

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wellsville Campus
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Two or More	10

White
230 (91.6 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.0 %)
Two or More
10 (4.0 %)
Black
1 (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:	Northern York County SD
Phone:	(717)432-8691
Website:	http://www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/606
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	251
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
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 48

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 33