SA
Elementary Schools

North Side Elementary School

Central Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 4520 Devonshire Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17109.0

(717)657-3201

Compare this school →
6/10
#768
Rank 768 out of 1,545
Top 50%
English Language Arts6/10 · #772 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #741 · 52nd percentile
Science6/10 · #666 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

North Side Elementary sits right in the heart of the Central Dauphin district, serving a broad mix of families in the greater Harrisburg area — one of Pennsylvania's most historically rich and civically active communities. Academics here land solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with math and science scores nudging slightly ahead of English, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a dependable neighborhood school without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. The Harrisburg suburbs offer affordable living, easy access to the state capital's museums and parks, and a genuine sense of community that makes North Side feel like a school where kids are known by name.

Student Demographics

342 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
147 (43%)
African American
78 (23%)
Asian
61 (18%)
Hispanic
30 (9%)
Multiple Races
25 (7%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged138 (40%)
Students with Disabilities44 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

722
Enrollment
49.3
Teachers (FTE)
14.7:1
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 · #532 · 67th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found