Lancaster SD

Located at 251 S Prince Street in the heart of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the School District of Lancaster is an active, traditional public school system serving a diverse small-city community. Operating 19 individual schools, the district offers a continuous educational pipeline from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, serving a total student body of 9,959 learners. The student population reflects a vibrant multicultural community, comprising 5,955 Hispanic students, 1,694 Black students, 1,301 White students, 635 multiracial students, and 368 Asian students, alongside small populations of Native American and Pacific Islander learners.

To effectively guide and nurture this learner community, the district maintains a robust staffing ecosystem comprising over 3,300 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. Classroom instruction is anchored by 1,772 FTE teachers and 306 FTE instructional aides, providing personalized academic support across all grade levels. This educational team is complemented by nearly 1,290 FTE support staff dedicated to school operations, student services, and administrative support. For families, students, and researchers interested in learning more about the district's offerings and community engagement, additional resources are available online at sdlancaster.org or by contacting the administrative central office directly at (717) 291-6121.