Big Run Elementary School serves 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students

Total Classroom Teachers
10 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
15%
Black
1%
14%

White
99%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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 Big Run Elementary School?
140 students attend Big Run Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Big Run Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Big Run Elementary School offer ?
Big Run Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Run Elementary School part of?
Big Run Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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