Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School (Closed 2013)

Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School serves 170 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
75-79%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
65-69%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
96%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School?
170 students attend Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School?
Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School offer ?
Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School part of?
Sheshequin-ulster Elementary School is part of Athens Area School District.

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