Dillsburg El Sch

www.northernpolarbears.com/Domain/148

440 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Dillsburg Elementary School is a public primary school located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Northern York County School District. As a key component of the "Northern Polar Bears" community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the early grade levels. The school is situated in a central residential area of Dillsburg, maintaining a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition into the district’s intermediate and middle school programs.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the broader Northern York County School District, which emphasizes both academic achievement and community spirit. Parents and community members can utilize the district’s digital portal to access information regarding school calendars, curriculum standards, and extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to the district's mission, Dillsburg Elementary aims to develop students' social, emotional, and academic skills, working closely with families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience in a small-town setting.

440

Total Students

31.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dillsburg El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	21
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	16
American Indian	1

White
387 (88.0%)
Hispanic
21 (4.8%)
Two or More
16 (3.6%)
Asian
11 (2.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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/148
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 64

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 78