Lower Dauphin SD

District Overview
Located at 291 E Main St in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, Lower Dauphin School District is an active, traditional public school district set within a large suburb of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area. As a non-charter system operating eight schools, the district offers comprehensive educational services spanning kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves a total enrollment of 3,352 students, consisting of 1,611 female and 1,741 male students across its primary, middle, and high school grade levels.

The district's student population includes 2,652 White students, 323 Hispanic students, 188 students identifying with two or more races, 111 Asian students, 76 Black students, and 2 American Indian students. To maintain educational quality and daily operational services, Lower Dauphin employs a total staff of 1,036.5 full-time equivalent personnel. This professional workforce comprises 552.5 full-time equivalent teachers, 75 full-time equivalent instructional aides, and 409 full-time equivalent support staff members. Families, students, and researchers can find further details through the district's website at http://www.ldsd.org or by calling (717) 566-5300.
8
Total Schools
3,352
Total Students
552.5
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lower Dauphin SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,652
Hispanic323
Black76
Asian111
Two or More188
American Indian2
  • White
    2,652 (79.1%)
  • Hispanic
    323 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    188 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    111 (3.3%)
  • Black
    76 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Lower Dauphin SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle1
High2
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:8
Students:3,352*
Teachers (FTE):552.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.1
Schools in Lower Dauphin SD
Found 8 Schools