Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
17%
14%
White
55%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gordy Elementary School?
140 students attend Gordy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Gordy Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gordy Elementary School?
Gordy Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gordy Elementary School offer ?
Gordy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gordy Elementary School part of?
Gordy Elementary School is part of Chambersburg Area School District.
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