South Mountain El Sch

711 South Mountain Road
Dillsburg, PA 17019

www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/452

389 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Mountain Elementary School is a public school located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, and serves as part of the Northern York County School District. The school provides a supportive academic environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational learning, personal development, and community engagement. As part of the "Northern" school system, it emphasizes the district’s "Polar Bear" pride and works to foster a strong partnership between educators, students, and local families.

Beyond standard academic instruction, the school utilizes its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about district-wide initiatives, school board updates, and extracurricular opportunities. Because it is situated in a more rural, suburban setting, the school often plays a central role in the Dillsburg community, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares young students for their transition to the middle and high school levels within the district.

389

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Mountain El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	16
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
350 (90.0%)
Hispanic
16 (4.1%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
Black
7 (1.8%)
Two or More
7 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Northern York County SD
Phone:	(717)432-8691
Website:	http://www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/452
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 78