Serving 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 37% (majority Black).
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
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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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