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Paxtonia El School

6135 JONESTOWN RD HARRISBURG PA 17112

About Paxtonia El School

Paxtonia Elementary School in Harrisburg, PA, is a top-rated public school serving grades K–5 with a student population of 689. Known for academic excellence, 61% of students are proficient in math and 68% in reading—well above state averages. The school holds a strong 8/10 rating on Public School Review and ranks in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Niche rates it B+ overall with an A- in academics, ranking it #231 in the state and among the top 5 in Dauphin County. With a 17:1 student-teacher ratio, 46% minority enrollment, and 42% economically disadvantaged students, Paxtonia stands out for its diversity, strong performance, and well-rounded educational environment.

Paxtonia El School Contact Information

Address

6135 JONESTOWN RD HARRISBURG PA 17112

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Phone

(717) 657-3202

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
12
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
689
Total Students
$76265
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 127 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Paxtonia El School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9 AM - 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 10.3%
Asian 8.3%
Hispanic 58.2%
Black 15%
Two+ Races 7%
Native Am. 0%
White
10.3%
Asian
8.3%
Hispanic
58.2%
Black
15%
Two+ Races
7%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 689
51%
351 Female
49%
338 Male

Student Population

689 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Board of School Directors Technology Committee will meet on July 29 from 7:00–8:00 PM at the Administration Building Board Room, 75 South Houcks Road, Harrisburg, PA. The public is encouraged to attend.

FAQ

Q1:  How can I find the best middle school near my neighborhood in Harrisburg?

A: You can find the best middle/elementary/high schools here.

Q2: What technology programs does Paxtonia Elementary School offer?

A: Paxtonia Elementary School uses current technology to improve learning in the classroom.

Q3: Does Paxtonia Elementary School participate in community events?

A: Yes, Paxtonia Elementary School encourages students to participate in community activities.

Q4: What safety measures are in place at Paxtonia Elementary School?

A: Paxtonia Elementary School has firm safety rules to ensure student safety.

Q5: Does Harrisburg have any highly-regarded high schools that focus on project-based learning?

A: Yes, you can find elementary/middle/high schools in Harrisburg that focus on project-based learning here.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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