Sara Lindemuth Elementary School

1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 749 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sara Lindemuth Elementary School's student population of 749 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
749 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
14%
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Black
30%
14%
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White
22%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.79
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 North Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School?
749 students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 13% 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 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sara Lindemuth Elementary School part of?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is part of Susquehanna Township SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 749 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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