Sara Lindemuth Elementary School

1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School serves 758 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Sara Lindemuth El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Harrisburg, PA, covering approximately 15.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sara Lindemuth Elementary School's student population of 758 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
758 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
World Class. Every Day. In Every Way.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
20%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
30%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
18%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
14%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
82%
0.79

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sara Lindemuth Elementary School often compared to?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susquehanna Twp High School, Susquehanna Twp Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School?
758 students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, and 14% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sara Lindemuth Elementary School offer ?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sara Lindemuth Elementary School part of?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is part of Susquehanna Township School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 758 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • : Sara Lindemuth El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Harrisburg, PA, covering approximately 15.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.6 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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