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Northside Elementary School

Palmyra Area SD · Lebanon County · 301 E Spruce St, Palmyra, PA 17078.0

(717)838-1331

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9/10
#166
Rank 166 out of 1,545
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #195 · 87th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #176 · 89th percentile
Science10/10 · #134 · 91st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Nestled in the small-town charm of Palmyra, a quiet community in Lebanon County where neighbors still know each other's names, Northside Elementary consistently punches well above its weight academically — landing in the top 11% of Pennsylvania schools. Families who want strong fundamentals across English, math, and science without the chaos of a larger district tend to thrive here. It's the kind of place where small class sizes and community investment in education make a real difference, and where the slower pace of central PA life feels like a feature, not a bug.

Student Demographics

134 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
102 (76%)
Hispanic
17 (13%)
African American
7 (5%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged44 (33%)
Students with Disabilities41 (31%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

229
Enrollment
15.6
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 Programs5/10 · #851 · 47th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found