- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gettysburg, PA
James Gettys El Sch
Federal NCES profile for James Gettys El Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421071005126
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Gettys El Sch earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Gettysburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Gettys El Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Gettys El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA.
School address
District: Gettysburg Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421071005126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
James Gettys El Sch held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 421071005126 · Gettysburg, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 12.8:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students)
James Gettys El Sch held near 337 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
James Gettys El Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Hs
1,069 students
- Gettysburg Are
Gettysburg Area Ms
646 students
- Lincoln El Sch 393
Lincoln El Sch
393 students
- Franklin Twp E 340
Franklin Twp El Sch
340 students
- This school 334
James Gettys El Sch
334 students
What this shows James Gettys El Sch reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Gettys El Sch compares
James Gettys El Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 27% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 41% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, James Gettys El Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gettysburg Area Sd reports $20,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Gettys El Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg Area Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gettysburg Area Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Twp El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Gettys El Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Gettysburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Gettys El Sch
How many students attend James Gettys El Sch?
James Gettys El Sch has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gettysburg, PA. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Gettys El Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at James Gettys El Sch is 12.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Gettys El Sch?
42.6% of students at James Gettys El Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Gettys El Sch?
The largest demographic group at James Gettys El Sch is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Gettysburg, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Gettys El Sch?
James Gettys El Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Gettys El Sch rank among elementary schools in Gettysburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James Gettys El Sch ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Gettysburg, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gettysburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Gettysburg Area Sd?
Besides James Gettys El Sch, Gettysburg Area Sd also operates Gettysburg Area Hs (1,069 students), Gettysburg Area Ms (646 students), and Lincoln El Sch (393 students). See the Gettysburg Area Sd district page for the complete list.