Roundtown El School

570 CHURCH RD YORK, PA 17404

Top 10% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 4 of 152 in Pennsylvania

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About Roundtown El School

Round Town Elementary School is the best elementary school in York, Pennsylvania, is the district's youngest school, serving students in grades K–3. About 52% of Roundtown students are good at math, according to state test summaries. The school has about 570 to 620 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1, which is what you can see in district and school profiles.

Roundtown families are proud that many of their children go to Central York High School, which has produced several famous alumni, such as U.S. Senator John Fetterman, actor J. Robert Spencer, and NASCAR crew chief Ben Beshore.

Housing and local costs: Right now, 3-bedroom rentals in York, PA, are listed for between $1,200 and $1,900 a month, with the median rent being between $1,300 and $1,350, depending on the neighborhood and whether the unit is a house or an apartment.Best School in Pennsylvania

The math skills of students at nearby Central York elementary schools vary. For example, Stony Brook Elementary has about 47% of students who are good at math, while Sinking Springs Elementary has about 42%. This means that Roundtown's math skills are about the same as those of other K–6 schools in the area.

Contact Information

Address

570 CHURCH RD YORK, PA 17404

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Phone

(717) 846-6789

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 62% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
617
Total Students
$89598
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 4 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Roundtown 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

School Ratings

Ranked

4

of 152 in Pennsylvania

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 — 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: 8:55 AM.-3:45 PM.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:40 AM 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 70.3%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic 11.7%
Black 5.6%
Two+ Races 5.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
70.3%
Asian
6.1%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
5.6%
Two+ Races
5.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 617
47.6%
294 Female
52.4%
323 Male

Student Population

617 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

583 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

The Pennsylvania Principals Association named Matt Miller, the principal of Roundtown Elementary, Pennsylvania's 2025 National Distinguished Principal. If the recent drop continues, the enrollment is expected to stay between 550 and 600 next year, unless there are changes in the local population or zoning.

FAQ

Q:1. How can parents stay involved?

Ans. Parents are encouraged to join the Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), volunteer for classroom activities, and attend school events throughout the year.

Q:2. Who is the current principal of Roundtown Elementary? AnsThe current principal of Roundtown Elementary School is Dr. Matt Miller.

Q:3. Are there scholarships or financial aid opportunities connected to the school or district?

Ans. Roundtown Elementary is for kids in grades K–3, so it doesn't directly give scholarships to its students. However, Central York High School, the district's high school, does have scholarship programs.

Families and students in the district are encouraged to ask the school counseling office about other scholarships, grants, or help as they move up to higher grades.

Q:4. What are the general current rental price expectations for a 3-bedroom home/apartment in the area?

Ans. In the York, PA area, 3-bedroom rentals are commonly in the range of US $1,200 to $1,900/month, with a median around $1,300-$1,350/month depending on condition, location, and whether they are in a house or apartment.

Q:5. Is there anything special to know about the school’s community or values?

Ans.The school emphasizes a nurturing, child-centered environment.

Its motto includes “Polite, Responsible, Outstanding (Quality) Work, Understanding of Others, and dependability” (P.R.O.U.D.).

The principal, Dr. Matt Miller, was awarded Pennsylvania’s National Distinguished Principal Honor in 2025, which underscores the school’s leadership and community focus.

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.

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Frindle

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James and the Giant Peach

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The Secret Language of Birds

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

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