JOSEPH C ASHKAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Joseph C Ashkar El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Lycoming SD school district, located in Hughesville, PA with about 519 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 31 teachers, Joseph C Ashkar 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.

The **Joseph C. Ashkar Elementary School**, located at 350 South Broad Street in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational institution within the East Lycoming School District. As the district's dedicated elementary facility, the school is central to the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early grade levels. Its mission is deeply integrated with the broader district goal of fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ashkar Elementary is known for maintaining a community-oriented atmosphere typical of the Hughesville area. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that students are prepared for their transition to the middle and high school levels. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create a structured yet engaging educational experience that addresses both the academic needs and the personal development of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Joseph C Ashkar El Sch at (570) 584-5121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.