PennsylvaniaSchoolsMiddle Paxton El Sch

Middle Paxton El Sch

PublicGrades 05
Dauphin, Pennsylvania · Central Dauphin SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students261
Student:Teacher13.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch34%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
261
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
34%-36.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Middle Paxton El Sch is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Dauphin, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 261 students. It is part of the Central Dauphin SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
261 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCentral Dauphin SD
County42043
CityDauphin
ZIP17018
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420540001791

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment261

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %34%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)