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Sinking Springs El Sch

2850 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA, 17406

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 135 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sinking Springs El Sch

2850 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA, 17406

Top 25% School in Pennsylvania

Ranked 135 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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About Sinking Springs El Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 57% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
623
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 63.24%
Asian 4.65%
Hispanic 16.05%
Black 8.51%
Two+ Races 7.38%
Native Am. 0%
White
63.24%
Asian
4.65%
Hispanic
16.05%
Black
8.51%
Two+ Races
7.38%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 623
47.99%
299 Female
52.01%
324 Male

Student Population

623 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

249 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sinking Springs El Sch Contact Information

Address

2850 Susquehanna Trail, York, PA, 17406

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Phone

(717) 846-6789

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TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sinking Springs El Sch

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

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: 8:30 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Sinking Springs Elementary School brought home the Prodigy National Cup, the biggest math contest in the world, in May 2025, earning national recognition. They correctly answered almost 730,000 math questions to win the top prize against 70,000 schools. The win earned the school a $100,000 technology grant to enhance classroom resources, and furthered its mission of academic excellence and student engagement.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of classroom setup does Sinking Springs Elementary School use?

Ans. At Sinking Springs Elementary School, students usually stay with one main teacher for most subjects, with a more consistent and guided daily routine.

Q2. How does this differ from middle school life?

Ans. Students do not switch classes often, homework is simpler, and teachers closely guide daily work, which changes later in middle school.

Q3. What should parents expect from student routines here?

Ans. Students follow a steady schedule, complete work in one classroom, and receive regular guidance from the same teacher throughout the day.

Q4. Are there activities available for students?

Ans. Students may take part in arts activities, school events, and age-appropriate clubs, depending on what the school offers.

Q5. Who would this school be right for?

Ans. It is suited for elementary-age students, not for families currently comparing middle school options.

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
ML

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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