Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#814 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School's ranking?
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is ranked #814 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School often compared to?
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School?
385 students attend Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School?
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School offer ?
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School part of?
Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is part of Upper Dauphin Area SD School District.
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