GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Greencastle-Antrim El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greencastle-Antrim SD school district, located in Greencastle, PA with about 758 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 42 teachers, Greencastle-Antrim El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Greencastle-Antrim Elementary School, located in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, serves as a primary educational pillar within the Greencastle-Antrim School District. Situated on East Leitersburg Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development necessary for children to succeed as they transition into the upper grade levels.
As part of the broader Greencastle-Antrim school community, the elementary school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the local community to support student achievement. The district utilizes its official website to keep parents and guardians informed about school policies, academic calendars, and various extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a positive school climate, the institution aims to prepare its students to become responsible and lifelong learners within the Greencastle area.
For more information, contact Greencastle-Antrim El Sch at (717) 597-3226 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Greencastle, PA 17225-1138
(717) 597-3226
http://www.gcasd.org
GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greencastle, PA with about 758 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Greencastle-Antrim SD
- Total Students:
- 758
- Teachers:
- 42.32
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 758 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GREENCASTLE-ANTRIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Black or African American
- 1.3%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.