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Elementary Schools

Northern Elementary School

Northern York County SD · York County · 657 S Baltimore St, Dillsburg, PA 17019.0

(717)432-8691

5/10
#895
Rank 895 out of 1,545
Top 58%
English Language Arts5/10 · #786 · 49th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1012 · 35th percentile
Science6/10 · #701 · 50th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dillsburg is a small, tight-knit borough just south of the South Mountain range in York County, where the pace is slower and the community feel is real — it's the kind of place where families put down roots and stay. Northern Elementary sits right in the middle of that, serving a mostly rural and suburban mix of families who value small-town living within reasonable distance of Harrisburg. Scores here are pretty middle-of-the-road, with English and Science hovering around the 50th percentile and Math a bit softer, so families who prioritize academics may want to stay engaged and supplement at home — but for those drawn to the area's affordability and community character, this school fits naturally into the fabric of life in Dillsburg.

Student Demographics

174 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
141 (81%)
Hispanic
14 (8%)
Asian
8 (5%)
Multiple Races
8 (5%)
Other
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (6%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged63 (36%)
Students with Disabilities25 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

397
Enrollment
27.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.3:1
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 Programs4/10 · #1044 · 34th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found