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Central Dauphin SD
Key statistics
12,517
Students enrolled
19
Public schools
898
Classroom teachers (FTE)
13.9:1
Students per teacher
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. School year: 2024-25.
District details
Grades served
KG to 12
Total staff (FTE)
1,271
District office
600 Rutherford Rd, Harrisburg PA 17109
Phone
County
Dauphin County
Official website
NCES District ID
4205400
About Central Dauphin SD
Description provided by the district or community — not part of the NCES dataset.
Central Dauphin School District is a dynamic, suburban community of 85,000 residents with a population of approximately 10,000 plus students. It is located northeast of the city of Harrisburg within the County of Dauphin in south central Pennsylvania. The school district is the 15th largest school district in the Commonwealth and is the largest of the 10 school districts located in the county. Encompassing an area of 118.2 square miles, the district is comprised of three boroughs (Dauphin, Paxtang and Penbrook) and four townships (Lower Paxton, Middle Paxton, Swatara and West Hanover). Our students attend one of 13 elementary schools, four middle schools and two high schools; and are transported from urban, suburban and rural areas. Central Dauphin School District strives to provide "quality to the core" educational opportunities to ensure that all students achieve success. Mission Statement: Central Dauphin, a uniquely diverse school district, ensures all students a challenging and dynamic curriculum that prepares them to succeed in a changing, global society by inspiring lifelong learning in a caring, collaborative community.