James Gettys El Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325 · Gettysburg Area SD
#665 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#14400 of 50,301 nationally
About James Gettys El Sch
James Gettys El Sch is a public elementary located in Gettysburg, in the Gettysburg Area SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 665th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (77th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 334.
There are 6 schools in Gettysburg; James Gettys El Sch ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Gettys El Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Gettys El Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gettysburg Area HS
Gettysburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,069 students · 1.3 km away
Vida CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
251 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln El Sch
Gettysburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students · 2.5 km away
Gettysburg Area MS
Gettysburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students · 2.6 km away
Gettysburg Montessori CS
Gettysburg · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
281 students · 7.8 km away
Biglerville El Sch
Biglerville · Public elementary · Grades K–3
421 students · 7.8 km away
Biglerville HS
Biglerville · Public high · Grades 9–12
535 students · 9.4 km away
Upper Adams MS
Biglerville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
242 students · 9.4 km away
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Arendtsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
361 students · 10 km away
Franklin Twp El Sch
Cashtown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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334 students
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334 students
Neason Hill El Sch
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333 students
East Union Intrmd Sch
Cheswick · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
335 students
William Penn El Sch
Monongahela · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Ramsey El Sch
Monroeville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
335 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James Gettys El Sch a good school?
James Gettys El Sch has a Success Index (US) of 65.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #665 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Gettys El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
James Gettys El Sch ranks #665 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #14400 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Gettys El Sch?
James Gettys El Sch had 334 students in 2025.
Is James Gettys El Sch a elementary school or a high school?
James Gettys El Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Gettys El Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Gettys El Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.