At a glance
Reported students
792
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
779.5
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch: 792 reported students.
State peer staffing position
94th percentile
16.6:1 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
- 764
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.8:1
What the reported data says about Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Harrisburg. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Susquehanna Township SD. NCES reports 792 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 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, 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 (30.3%) and Asian (21.1%). English learners represent 8.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.68 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
- 8.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- 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
- White17.3%
- Hispanic17.6%
- Black30.3%
- Asian21.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial13.4%
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.
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–02
758 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 Thomas W Holtzman Jr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Lindemuth El Sch Elementary · Susquehanna Township SD | KG–02 | 758 | 2.3 mi |
| Steele School Elementary · Harrisburg City SD | KG–05 | 362 | 3.1 mi |
| North Side El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 722 | 3.2 mi |
| Mountain View El Sch Elementary · Central Dauphin SD | KG–05 | 373 | 3.7 mi |
| Downey Sch Elementary · Harrisburg City SD | PK–05 | 405 | 3.7 mi |
| Scott at Lincoln School Elementary · Harrisburg City SD | KG–05 | 484 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
What grades does Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch serve?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Susquehanna Township SD.
How many students attend Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch reported 792 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 764 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 792 students and 47.68 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 Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr 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 Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch in?
Thomas W Holtzman Jr 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 Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sara Lindemuth El Sch (2.3 mi), Steele School (3.1 mi), North Side El Sch (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.