Donegal Primary School
559 Students
Elementary School K - 2nd
School Overview
Donegal Primary School, located in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Donegal School District. The school focuses on the early development of students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational literacy and numeracy skills. By leveraging a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful transition into the upper elementary grades while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.
As part of the broader Donegal School District, the school benefits from a collaborative administrative structure that prioritizes student engagement and consistent communication with families. The facility on Koser Road provides a dedicated space tailored to the unique needs of primary-age children, offering a mix of traditional classroom instruction and enriching extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," Donegal Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
As part of the broader Donegal School District, the school benefits from a collaborative administrative structure that prioritizes student engagement and consistent communication with families. The facility on Koser Road provides a dedicated space tailored to the unique needs of primary-age children, offering a mix of traditional classroom instruction and enriching extracurricular opportunities. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the "whole child," Donegal Primary School strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
559
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 420 |
| Hispanic | 90 |
| Black | 28 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White420 (75.1%)
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Hispanic90 (16.1%)
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Black28 (5.0%)
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Asian12 (2.1%)
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Two or More7 (1.3%)
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American Indian2 (0.4%)
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: | Donegal SD |
| Phone: | (717)653-8812 |
| Website: | http://www.donegalsd.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 2nd |
| Total Students: | 559 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
160
Grade 1
196
Grade 2
203
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 160 |
| Grade 1 | 196 |
| Grade 2 | 203 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 269 | 48.1% |
| Male | 290 | 51.9% |
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