Palmyra Area SD

District Overview
Situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Lebanon, Pennsylvania metropolitan region, the Palmyra Area School District serves as an active, central educational hub for its local community. Headquartered at 1125 Park Drive in Palmyra, this open, traditional public school district operates six operational schools designed to nurture academic growth from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. Operating as a standard public district independent of charter management, Palmyra Area School District delivers a continuous educational pathway across primary, middle, and secondary grade levels, creating a cohesive academic environment tailored to prepare students for college and career success.

Drawing from the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset, the district serves a student body of 3,414 enrolled pupils with an even distribution between female and male learners. The student population represents a diverse community, including notable Asian, Hispanic, multiracial, and Black student cohorts alongside a majority White student base. To support this student body, the district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 890 total full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 475 full-time equivalent teachers, 76 instructional aides, and nearly 340 support staff personnel, ensuring a low student-to-teacher presence and a comprehensive network of academic and operational support across all campuses.
6
Total Schools
3,414
Total Students
475.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmyra Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,616
Hispanic287
Black72
Asian263
Two or More171
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    2,616 (76.6%)
  • Hispanic
    287 (8.4%)
  • Asian
    263 (7.7%)
  • Two or More
    171 (5.0%)
  • Black
    72 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Palmyra Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
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:6
Students:3,414*
Teachers (FTE):475.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in Palmyra Area SD
Found 6 Schools