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Elmwood Academy

Mechanicsburg Area SD · Cumberland County · 100 E Elmwood Avenue, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.0

(717)691-4578

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6/10
#666
Rank 666 out of 1,545
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #662 · 57th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #654 · 58th percentile
Science6/10 · #655 · 54th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Mechanicsburg sits just west of Harrisburg in Cumberland County, offering that sweet spot of small-town feel with easy access to a mid-size city — and Elmwood Academy fits right into that mold. Performing solidly around the middle of the pack statewide, it's a reasonable choice for families who want a stable, community-rooted school without the intensity of the area's more competitive districts. Families drawn to a quieter, suburban Central Pennsylvania lifestyle — think Friday night football, close-knit neighborhoods, and a slower pace — will likely feel at home here.

Student Demographics

676 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
486 (72%)
African American
64 (9%)
Hispanic
43 (6%)
Asian
42 (6%)
Multiple Races
40 (6%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners31 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged258 (38%)
Students with Disabilities144 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

712
Enrollment
55.5
Teachers (FTE)
12.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #548 · 66th percentile

74 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found