WICKERSHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wickersham El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster SD school district, located in Lancaster, PA with about 454 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 28 teachers, Wickersham 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.

Wickersham Elementary School, located at 401 N. Reservoir Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the School District of Lancaster. As an urban neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to a diverse student body, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and community engagement within the city of Lancaster.

The school operates as a central hub for the surrounding community, offering a range of programs designed to meet the needs of a multicultural student population. Like many schools in the district, Wickersham places a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy, while also promoting social-emotional development. By integrating community support and dedicated instructional efforts, the school strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions to the middle school level and beyond.

For more information, contact Wickersham El Sch at (717) 291-6291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.