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Iron Forge Elementary School

South Middleton SD · Cumberland County · 4 Academy Street Suite 200, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.0

(717)258-6484

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6/10
#674
Rank 674 out of 1,545
Top 44%
English Language Arts5/10 · #822 · 47th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #526 · 66th percentile
Science6/10 · #607 · 57th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Boiling Springs is one of those small Pennsylvania towns that feels like it was lifted straight out of a storybook — a natural spring-fed lake in the center of town, tree-lined streets, and a tight-knit community that takes its schools seriously. Iron Forge Elementary sits comfortably in the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a particular strength, and it tends to draw families who want a quieter, small-town upbringing without straying too far from the Carlisle or Harrisburg areas. If you're the kind of family that values community roots and a slower pace of life alongside solid academics, Boiling Springs is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

444 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
331 (75%)
Asian
72 (16%)
Multiple Races
20 (5%)
African American
9 (2%)
Hispanic
8 (2%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged181 (41%)
Students with Disabilities78 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

468
Enrollment
35.1
Teachers (FTE)
13.3:1
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 Programs3/10 · #1196 · 25th percentile

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