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Mercersburg Elementary School

Tuscarora SD · Franklin County · 30 S Park Ave, Mercersburg, PA 17236.0

(717)328-5278

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7/10
#512
Rank 512 out of 1,545
Top 33%
English Language Arts7/10 · #590 · 62nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #560 · 64th percentile
Science9/10 · #270 · 81st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the small borough of Mercersburg in Franklin County's rolling farmland, this elementary school punches above its weight — especially in science, where it lands in the 81st percentile statewide. Families who appreciate a tight-knit rural community where teachers tend to know kids by name will feel right at home here. Mercersburg itself has a quiet, historic charm, and the school reflects that same sense of community pride with solid all-around academics.

Student Demographics

115 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
106 (92%)
Multiple Races
5 (4%)
Hispanic
3 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners2 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (46%)
Students with Disabilities19 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

232
Enrollment
16.8
Teachers (FTE)
13.8:1
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 Programs2/10 · #1277 · 20th percentile

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