ADAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Adamstown El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cocalico SD school district, located in Adamstown, PA with about 411 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Adamstown El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Adamstown Elementary School is a public school located in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades K–3. It is part of the Cocalico School District, which is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a nurturing atmosphere designed to help young students transition successfully into their early educational years.
The school is characterized by its small-town setting, which allows for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the local community. By focusing on the developmental needs of primary-age children, Adamstown Elementary prioritizes both social-emotional growth and core curriculum standards. As part of the wider Cocalico district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured educational philosophy aimed at preparing students for their progression to the district’s upper elementary and middle school programs.
For more information, contact Adamstown El Sch at (717) 484-1601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Adamstown, PA 19501-0395
(717) 484-1601
ADAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Adamstown, PA with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cocalico SD
- Total Students:
- 411
- Teachers:
- 25.71
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 411 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ADAMSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.