Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Bainbridge Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bainbridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Bainbridge Elementary School's student population of 216 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bainbridge Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bainbridge Elementary School?
216 students attend Bainbridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Bainbridge Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bainbridge Elementary School?
Bainbridge Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bainbridge Elementary School offer ?
Bainbridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bainbridge Elementary School part of?
Bainbridge Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area School District.
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