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Scott at Lincoln School

Grades KG–05 · Elementary · Harrisburg, PA · NCES 421158000557

At a glance

Reported students

484

NCES CCD 2024–25

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

65th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

446

Scott at Lincoln School: 484 reported students.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
439
Teachers (FTE)
30.2
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1

What the reported data says about Scott at Lincoln School

Scott at Lincoln School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Harrisburg. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Harrisburg City SD. NCES reports 484 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 65th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.3%) and Black (41.9%). English learners represent 32.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Scott at Lincoln School

  1. 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
32.1%
Students with disabilities
4.8%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.5
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White1.2%
  • Hispanic53.3%
  • Black41.9%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial3.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Scott at Lincoln School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Downey Sch

Elementary · Harrisburg City SD

PK–054050.6 mi
Benjamin Franklin Sch

Elementary · Harrisburg City SD

PK–056780.9 mi
Melrose Sch

Elementary · Harrisburg City SD

KG–055360.9 mi
Sylvan Heights Science CS

Elementary · Charter · Sylvan Heights Science CS

KG–042171.2 mi
Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS

Elementary · Charter · Pennsylvania STEAM Academy CS

KG–063601.2 mi
Foose Sch

Elementary · Harrisburg City SD

PK–055221.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Scott at Lincoln School

What grades does Scott at Lincoln School serve?

Scott at Lincoln School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrisburg City SD.

How many students attend Scott at Lincoln School?

Scott at Lincoln School reported 484 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 65th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 439 students.

Is Scott at Lincoln School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Scott at Lincoln School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrisburg City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Scott at Lincoln School in?

Scott at Lincoln School is part of Harrisburg City SD, based in Harrisburg, PA, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Scott at Lincoln School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Downey Sch (0.6 mi), Benjamin Franklin Sch (0.9 mi), Melrose Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.