Octorara Elementary School

Octorara Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-4
104 Highland Rd,  Atglen, PA
Octorara Area School District
2.2
297 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
13.8%
State Average
15.6%
Science
26%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
308:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
65.5%
Hispanic
24.2%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
10/12/2024
This is my sons first year in the Elementary building and I'm far from impressed. This year he has come home upset numerous times that all he hears is yelling from the teachers, not at him, but at other students. I've heard teachers yelling from inside the building while I was on the other end of th...
1.0 parent
4/27/2022
The school has multiple buildings that the students go in and out of. The quality of education is poor, the school is understaffed in all areas, the school only cares about sports and programs that make them money and the ones that don’t are shut down; many athletic opportunities currently available...
5.0 parent
11/12/2019
Our son had a wonderful experience at OES - supportive, caring teachers, effective communication, and an emphasis on meeting his learning needs. I realize there aren’t many other metrics to go by, but it’s such a shame that a school gets reduced to a number based on test scores. We’ve come across so...
5.0 parent
8/27/2018
I am very pleased with my son’s education, overall learning experience at OASD. It’s a rural school, but has great values, 1:1 district implementing 21st century skills and helping students be college and career ready.

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Octorara Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-4 in Atglen, PA and is served by the Octorara Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has a total enrollment of 297 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Octorara Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $472,545. Discover additional schools in the area, like Octorara Area Junior/Senior High School, Old Paths Baptist Academy, Octorara Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Atglen has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Octorara Elementary School.

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