Adamstown El Sch

256 West Main Street
Adamstown, PA 19501

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

403

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adamstown El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	35
Black	5
Asian	16
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
337 (83.6 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.7 %)
Asian
16 (4.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.2 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cocalico SD
Phone:	(717)484-1601
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 57