Avis Elementary School

1088 Third St
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
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Top 20%
Serving 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Avis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Avis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Avis Elementary School's student population of 192 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Avis Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avis Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#545 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Avis Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Avis Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 1998-99 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
91%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Avis Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Avis Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avis Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Avis Elementary School's ranking?
Avis Elementary School is ranked #545 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Avis Elementary School often compared to?
Avis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jersey Shore Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Avis Elementary School?
192 students attend Avis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Avis Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avis Elementary School?
Avis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avis Elementary School offer ?
Avis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avis Elementary School part of?
Avis Elementary School is part of Jersey Shore Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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