RHEEMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rheems El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Elizabethtown Area SD school district, located in Rheems, PA with about 399 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. With about 29 teachers, Rheems El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Rheems Elementary School, located in Rheems, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Elizabethtown Area School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the foundational development of its students through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academics, character growth, and social-emotional learning. As part of the Elizabethtown community, the school aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application, encouraging students to become active, engaged learners.

The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, administrators, and families work together to support student success. By providing a range of resources and extracurricular opportunities, Rheems Elementary strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity. Whether through its structured classroom settings or its focus on community values, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for future educational challenges while maintaining the close-knit, supportive culture characteristic of the local Rheems area.

For more information, contact Rheems El Sch at (717) 367-9121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

130 Alida St
Rheems, PA 17570
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RHEEMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Rheems, PA with about 399 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
399
Teachers:
29.64
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 399 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RHEEMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.7%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

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.