Locust Grove El School

Locust Grove Elementary School serves as a K–6 public elementary school is the best elementary school in the Red Lion Area School District (Windsor/Red Lion area of York County, PA), enrolling around ~390–410 students, with an emphasis on building a nurturing, community-focused elementary education.

About 43–48% of Locust Grove students are proficient in math.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of about 13:1. Best School in Pennsylvania

Graduates from Locust Grove typically feed into Red Lion Area Senior High School, whose notable alumni include Lzzy Hale and Arejay Hale (members of the band Halestorm), Butch Wynegar (former MLB catcher), and other locally celebrated athletes and figures.

For housing, three-bedroom rentals in the Red Lion/Windsor area generally span roughly $1,075 to $2,300 per month, with many typical listings in the $1,300–$1,900 band depending on condition and exact location.

Nearby elementary peers show mixed math results:

Larry J. Macaluso Elementary ˜ 45–48% math-proficient

North Hopewell-Winterstown Elementary ˜ 45–47%

Locust Grove has about 55% of its students who are proficient at reading and English language arts. As per the statistics of state assessments, about 59.3% of students at Locust Grove scored proficient or better in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) for English Language Arts (ELA). This is better than the district average of about 48.3% and the state average of about 53.0%.

The Cub Care Before and After School Program is a partnership between the school and the YMCA Kids Club. It gives students care before and after school.

Cub Care Before and After School Program: The school works with the YMCA Kids Club to offer the Cub Care program, which gives students care before and after school.

Q1. What kind of rental housing market should families expect in the area?

Ans- A typical three-bedroom rental in the Locust Grove/Windsor Township/York County area costs between $1,200 and $2,300 per month, with most rentals priced between $1,300 and $1,900 per month. (Based on data from the housing market in the area around the school.)

Q2. Are there programs or resources available for students who need extra help or want to learn more?

Ans- Yes, Locust Grove offers small-group instruction and help that fits with the goals of the district. The school's proficiency data shows that it helps students from all groups and is constantly trying to get better.

The school handbook also discusses cooperative learning, using technology in the classroom, and support outside of school.

Q3. What do I need to do to sign my child up for Locust Grove Elementary?

Ans- The Red Lion Area School District Central Registration Office takes care of registration. Families need to show proof of residency (a mortgage or lease), their child's birth certificate, immunization records, custody papers (if they have them), and a filled-out registration form. The school will let you know about orientation and where your child will be in class after they register.

Q4. What to do in the absence of students, and when is it too late to leave?

Ans- Parents should let the school know by 9 a.m. on the day of the absence by using Skyward or calling the attendance line. If a student comes late to homeroom, they get a tardy. If a parent wants to pick up their child early, they have to sign them out at the office. If you are late three times without a good reason, you may have to meet with the principal and make a plan to improve your attendance.

Q5. What chances are there for parents and families to get involved?

Ans- Locust Grove has monthly PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) meetings and family engagement nights (like STEM/Family Math Night and literacy nights), and parents can volunteer in the classroom, library, and at special events. The school also sends families updates and newsletters through a digital platform called SchoolMessenger.