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James Gettys Elementary School

Gettysburg Area SD · Adams County · 898 Biglerville Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325.0

(717)334-6254

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6/10
#669
Rank 669 out of 1,545
Top 43%
English Language Arts6/10 · #620 · 60th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #637 · 59th percentile
Science5/10 · #790 · 44th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the heart of historic Gettysburg, James Gettys Elementary sits in a town where American history is practically part of the daily backdrop — battlefield monuments and Civil War landmarks are as familiar as the corner store. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, with respectable English and math scores that should reassure families looking for a stable, well-rounded foundation. It's a good fit for families drawn to small-town life with genuine character, where the community feels tight-knit and the setting itself doubles as a living classroom.

Student Demographics

174 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
126 (72%)
Hispanic
30 (17%)
African American
7 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (4%)
Asian
4 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged96 (55%)
Students with Disabilities26 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

334
Enrollment
28.4
Teachers (FTE)
11.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #879 · 45th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found