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King Elementary School

Lancaster SD · Lancaster County · 466 Rockland St, Lancaster, PA 17602.0

(717)291-6178

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2/10
#1377
Rank 1377 out of 1,545
Top 89%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1450 · 6th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1346 · 13th percentile
Science2/10 · #1144 · 19th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

King Elementary sits in the heart of Lancaster city, a place with deep history, a tight-knit community feel, and a growing arts and food scene that makes it one of Pennsylvania's more underrated urban gems. The school serves a diverse, working-class neighborhood, and families who value cultural richness and community connection over test scores will find a lot to appreciate here. Academics are a work in progress, but for families already rooted in this part of Lancaster, King reflects the real, everyday character of the city itself.

Student Demographics

186 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
148 (80%)
African American
26 (14%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
White
4 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners61 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged171 (92%)
Students with Disabilities38 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

413
Enrollment
36.7
Teachers (FTE)
11.2:1
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 Programs9/10 · #175 · 89th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found