Metzgar El Sch

140 CC Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670

www.greensburgsaelm.org

256 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Metzgar Elementary School is located in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key academic institution within the Greensburg Salem School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged students, focusing on fundamental academic skills while fostering social and emotional growth. Through a curriculum aligned with state standards, Metzgar aims to prepare its young learners for future success by balancing traditional instruction with modern educational tools.

Beyond its academic focus, Metzgar Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a positive school culture. By encouraging partnership between teachers, parents, and students, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to reach their potential. Those interested in learning more about their current programs, school calendar, or administrative contact information can visit their official website at http://www.greensburgsaelm.org.

256

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Metzgar El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	237
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Two or More	8

White
237 (92.6%)
Hispanic
9 (3.5%)
Two or More
8 (3.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	Greensburg Salem SD
Phone:	(724)832-2900
Website:	http://www.greensburgsaelm.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 38

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 42