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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

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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.