Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tri-community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tri-community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tri-community Elementary School's student population of 428 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tri-community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-community Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2203 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
19%
14%
Black
35%
14%
White
24%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-community Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-community Elementary School is ranked #2203 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tri-community Elementary School?
428 students attend Tri-community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Tri-community Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tri-community Elementary School?
Tri-community Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tri-community Elementary School offer ?
Tri-community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tri-community Elementary School part of?
Tri-community Elementary School is part of Central Dauphin School District.
In what neighborhood is Tri-community Elementary School located?
Tri-community Elementary School is located in the Bressler Enhaut Oberlin neighborhood of Harrisburg, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bressler Enhaut Oberlin.
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