School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Banks-canoe Elementary School?
59 students attend Banks-canoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Banks-canoe Elementary School students are White.
What grades does Banks-canoe Elementary School offer ?
Banks-canoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Banks-canoe Elementary School part of?
Banks-canoe Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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