At a glance
Reported students
758
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
94th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
779.5
Sara Lindemuth El Sch: 758 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 749
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Sara Lindemuth El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–02 in Harrisburg. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Susquehanna Township SD. NCES reports 758 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 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (29.9%) and Asian (19.8%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sara Lindemuth El Sch
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.18 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.7%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black29.9%
- Asian19.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial14.2%
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
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.
Other schools in Susquehanna Township SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Susquehanna Twp HS
High · Grades 09–12
767 reported students
Susquehanna Twp MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
820 reported students
Public schools near Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 722 | 1.6 mi |
| Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch Elementary · Susquehanna Township SD | 03–05 | 792 | 2.3 mi |
| Scott at Lincoln School Elementary · Harrisburg City SD | KG–05 | 484 | 2.4 mi |
| E. H. Phillips El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 393 | 2.4 mi |
| Downey Sch Elementary · Harrisburg City SD | PK–05 | 405 | 2.4 mi |
| South Side El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 603 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sara Lindemuth El Sch
What grades does Sara Lindemuth El Sch serve?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch reports grades KG–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Susquehanna Township SD.
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch reported 758 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 94th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 749 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 758 students and 44.18 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sara Lindemuth El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Susquehanna Township SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sara Lindemuth El Sch in?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch is part of Susquehanna Township SD, based in Harrisburg, PA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include North Side El Sch (1.6 mi), Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (2.3 mi), Scott at Lincoln School (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.