Elmwood Academy

100 E Elmwood Avenue
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

712 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Elmwood Elementary School is a public school located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Mechanicsburg Area School District. Situated in a residential area, the school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. It focuses on providing a well-rounded academic foundation, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while supporting the social and emotional development of its young learners.

The school is characterized by a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes student engagement and collaborative learning. Beyond the standard curriculum, Elmwood Elementary encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school events that promote school spirit and community involvement. With a commitment to inclusivity and academic growth, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while maintaining strong communication and partnerships with parents and local families.

712

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elmwood Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	50
Black	71
Asian	44
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
501 (70.4%)
Black
71 (10.0%)
Hispanic
50 (7.0%)
Two or More
45 (6.3%)
Asian
44 (6.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Mechanicsburg Area SD
Phone:	(717)691-4578
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Grade 4 331

Grade 5 381