Sara Lindemuth Elementary School

1201 N Progress Ave
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School serves 755 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sara Lindemuth Elementary School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
755 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
14%
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White
21%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sara Lindemuth Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.79
This chart displays the diversity score of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sara Lindemuth Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Sara Lindemuth Elementary School often compared to?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Side Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School?
755 students attend Sara Lindemuth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sara Lindemuth Elementary School?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sara Lindemuth Elementary School offer ?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sara Lindemuth Elementary School part of?
Sara Lindemuth Elementary School is part of Susquehanna Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 755 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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