Best Public Schools in Cashtown, PA

The city of Cashtown, Pennsylvania has only one school, Franklin Township Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade and is part of the Gettysburg Area School District. While the school's academic performance is generally on par with district and state averages, it has some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

Franklin Township Elementary School's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) were slightly below the district averages but above the state averages. The school's 3rd and 4th grade Math and ELA proficiency rates were higher than the district and state, while the 5th grade rates were lower. Additionally, the school's 4th grade Science proficiency rate was significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

In terms of resources, Franklin Township Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,827 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, suggesting that the school has access to significant resources that may contribute to its overall performance. The school has maintained a consistent academic performance over the past three school years, indicating a stable learning environment for its students.