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Tri-community Elementary School

255 Cypress St
Harrisburg, PA 17113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 440 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 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Tri-community Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

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 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2055 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
32%
55%
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
36%
14%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.76
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tri-community Elementary School's ranking?
Tri-community Elementary School is ranked #2055 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
440 students attend Tri-community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Tri-community Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-community Elementary School?
Tri-community Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 440 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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