- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, PA
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sara Lindemuth El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422301004945
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sara Lindemuth El Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #15 of 22
- elementary schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sara Lindemuth El Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sara Lindemuth El Sch ranks #15 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA.
School address
District: Susquehanna Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422301004945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Sara Lindemuth El Sch held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 422301004945 · Harrisburg, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 16.5:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students)
Sara Lindemuth El Sch held near 789 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Sara Lindemuth El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Ms
820 students
- Thomas W Holtz
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
792 students
- Susquehanna Tw
Susquehanna Twp Hs
767 students
- This school
Sara Lindemuth El Sch
758 students
What this shows Sara Lindemuth El Sch reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sara Lindemuth El Sch compares
Sara Lindemuth El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 9% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 29.9%
Asian 19.8%
White 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 14.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 29.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.9, Sara Lindemuth El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Susquehanna Township Sd reports $14,856 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sara Lindemuth El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna Twp Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susquehanna Twp Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sara Lindemuth El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch
Standard public school
792 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
North Side El Sch
Standard public school
722 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Paxtonia El Sch
Standard public school
682 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
South Side El Sch
Standard public school
603 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
West Hanover El Sch
Standard public school
589 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Melrose Sch
Standard public school
536 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sara Lindemuth El Sch
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 789 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sara Lindemuth El Sch is 16.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
63.3% of students at Sara Lindemuth El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sara Lindemuth El Sch is African American at 29.9% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sara Lindemuth El Sch?
Sara Lindemuth El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sara Lindemuth El Sch rank among elementary schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Sara Lindemuth El Sch ranks #15 of 22 elementary schools in Harrisburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Susquehanna Township Sd?
Besides Sara Lindemuth El Sch, Susquehanna Township Sd also operates Susquehanna Twp Ms (820 students), Thomas W Holtzman Jr El Sch (792 students), and Susquehanna Twp Hs (767 students). See the Susquehanna Township Sd district page for the complete list.