Reamstown El Sch

Reamstown El Sch is a tight-knit primary school in Reamstown, Pennsylvania, operated by Cocalico SD. The school works with 375 students in grades K through 5.

Cocalico SD comprises 5 schools with combined enrollment of 2,852 students; Reamstown El Sch is among them.

On demographics, Reamstown El Sch reports that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.9:1. The state averages about 13.1:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 48% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

With demographic context factored in, Reamstown El Sch performs roughly as the BeatsExpectations model predicts for a school with this FRL share. The predicted value is around 57.1%, the actual is 64.2%, a residual of +7.0 points.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Lancaster County put median household income runs about $86,959, roughly 32% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Lancaster County's 114 public schools (combined enrollment of about 62,719 students), Reamstown El Sch is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Denver El Sch, roughly 1.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Reamstown El Sch ranks 5th on composite proficiency, above the local average of 61.9%.

The school occupies a commuter-belt site.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 5%: 394 students in 2018 compared to 375 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 14.5:1 in 2018 to 12.9:1 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Reamstown El Sch community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.