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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)75-79%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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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