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Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Upper Dauphin Area SD · Dauphin County · 5668 State Route 209, Lykens, PA 17048.0

(717)362-4511

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6/10
#693
Rank 693 out of 1,545
Top 45%
English Language Arts5/10 · #823 · 47th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #716 · 54th percentile
Science8/10 · #303 · 79th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, rural stretch of Dauphin County near Lykens, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary sits in the kind of small-town Pennsylvania setting where kids know their teachers and the community genuinely shows up for its school. Science is a clear strength here, landing in the top quarter of the state, which is a nice draw for families who want their kids engaged in hands-on learning beyond the basics. It's a solid middle-of-the-pack school overall, and for families who value a tight-knit rural community over a fast-paced suburban environment, this corner of the Susquehanna Valley has a lot of quiet charm to offer.

Student Demographics

154 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
138 (90%)
Multiple Races
8 (5%)
Hispanic
6 (4%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged79 (51%)
Students with Disabilities27 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

373
Enrollment
36.6
Teachers (FTE)
10.2:1
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 Programs1/10 · #1475 · 7th percentile

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