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James Gettys El Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
898 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · (717) 334-6254 · Part of Gettysburg Area School District
Students
334
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Town
Grades
K–5
What stands out about James Gettys El Sch
- School Grade A−: near the top of Pennsylvania’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 55%
Location
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898 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten50
Grade 153
Grade 254
Grade 361
Grade 447
Grade 569
Enrollment over time
360’20
322’21
331’22
337’23
334’24
Down 7.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 68%Hispanic 18%Two or more races 7%Black 4%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.