James Gettys El Sch

331 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

James Gettys Elementary School, located at 898 Biglerville Road in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Gettysburg Area School District. As a key component of the local public school system, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and social development for students in the primary grades. Its location in the historic Gettysburg area places it within a community that emphasizes both regional heritage and educational advancement.

The school is structured to provide a supportive learning environment that focuses on core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, James Gettys Elementary typically incorporates programs aimed at character development and community engagement, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for their future academic journeys. By maintaining a focus on individual student needs and collaborative instruction, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and intellectual success.

331

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Gettys El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	53
Black	17
Asian	13
Two or More	15

White
233 (70.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (16.0 %)
Black
17 (5.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.5 %)
Asian
13 (3.9 %)

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:	Gettysburg Area SD
Phone:	(717)334-6254
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 49

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 52