Sara Lindemuth El Sch

1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109

758 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Sara Lindemuth Elementary School, located at 1201 N. Progress Ave in Harrisburg, PA, is a public elementary school serving students within the Central Dauphin School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for children in the surrounding community, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. As part of a larger district, the school typically emphasizes state-mandated curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to promote early childhood development and social-emotional growth.

Beyond academics, Sara Lindemuth Elementary is integrated into the Harrisburg suburban landscape, serving as a hub for local families. The school environment is structured to facilitate student engagement through various classroom activities and resources aimed at preparing children for their transition to middle school. Like many schools in the Central Dauphin district, it prioritizes a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and parents to help ensure a consistent and productive learning experience for all pupils throughout their primary school years.

758

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	133
Black	227
Asian	150
Two or More	108
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
227 (29.9%)
Asian
150 (19.8%)
White
134 (17.7%)
Hispanic
133 (17.5%)
Two or More
108 (14.2%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Susquehanna Township SD
Phone:	(717)657-5122
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
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 243

Grade 1 251

Grade 2 264