Central Dauphin SD

District Overview
Central Dauphin School District is a prominent, fully operational public school system headquartered at 600 Rutherford Road in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Situated within the large suburban landscape of the Harrisburg-Carlisle metropolitan area, this traditional, non-charter district manages 19 active schools designed to meet the evolving needs of its surrounding community. Serving a complete academic span from kindergarten through 12th grade, the district delivers a seamless educational continuum that guides students from foundational early learning through comprehensive college- and career-ready secondary programs.

Educating a dynamic student body of over 12,500 enrolled learners, Central Dauphin School District maintains a robust organizational infrastructure to support its high-capacity learning environment. The district employs a total workforce of approximately 2,542 full-time equivalent personnel. Classroom instruction is anchored by nearly 1,800 full-time equivalent teachers, who are supported by over 110 instructional aides and more than 600 support staff members. This substantial staffing structure provides students with consistent academic guidance, specialized instructional support, and well-managed school environments across every campus in the district.
19
Total Schools
12,517
Total Students
1,796.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Dauphin SD
Demographic Student Count
White5,068
Hispanic1,809
Black2,594
Asian1,947
Two or More1,063
American Indian25
Pacific Islander11
  • White
    5,068 (40.5%)
  • Black
    2,594 (20.7%)
  • Asian
    1,947 (15.6%)
  • Hispanic
    1,809 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    1,063 (8.5%)
  • American Indian
    25 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    11 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Central Dauphin SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle4
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:19
Students:12,517*
Teachers (FTE):1,796.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Central Dauphin SD
Found 19 Schools