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Elementary Schools

Rutherford Elementary School

Central Dauphin SD · Dauphin County · 6500 Clearfield St, Harrisburg, PA 17111.0

(717)561-1990

4/10
#1005
Rank 1005 out of 1,545
Top 65%
English Language Arts4/10 · #1005 · 35th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #947 · 39th percentile
Science4/10 · #911 · 36th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rutherford Elementary sits in the eastern suburbs of Harrisburg, in a part of Dauphin County where working families have put down roots close to the city without fully leaving it behind. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families who value consistency and community over cutthroat competition. Central Dauphin is a large, well-resourced district, so there's real infrastructure here — families looking for a stable, no-frills public school experience in a practical, accessible corner of the Harrisburg metro will likely feel at home.

Student Demographics

220 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
67 (30%)
Asian
53 (24%)
White
48 (22%)
Hispanic
32 (15%)
Multiple Races
19 (9%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged133 (60%)
Students with Disabilities32 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

461
Enrollment
31.5
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 · #830 · 48th percentile

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