How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Melrose School | Scott School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harrisburg, PA | Harrisburg, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 536 | 484 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Melrose School | Scott School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,828 | $18,828 |
| District | Harrisburg City SD | Harrisburg City SD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Melrose School | Scott School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.5% | 1.2% |
| African American | 36.9% | 41.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.1% | 53.3% |
| Asian | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.1% | 3.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Melrose School | Scott School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 402:1 | 439:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.0% | 48.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.