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Cocalico School District

800 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Cocalico School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,880 students in Cocalico School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cocalico School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,880 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
219 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cocalico School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#123 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
38%
65%
55%
65%
57%
93%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
83%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,450 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,555 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,450
$23,696
Spending / Student
$21,555
$23,119

Best Cocalico School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1501
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Reamstown Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 South Reamstown Road
Reamstown, PA 17567
(717) 336-1531
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Adamstown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
256 West Main Street
Adamstown, PA 19501
(717) 484-1601
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Cocalico Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
South 4th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1423
Grades: 9-12
| 999 students
Rank: #55.
Cocalico Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
South 6th Street
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-1471
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,880 students.
What is the rank of Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District is ranked #120 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cocalico School District?
83% of Cocalico School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cocalico School District?
Cocalico School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Cocalico School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,555 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,880 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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