Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Blue Ball Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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-6
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ball Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Ball Elementary School's student population of 442 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue Ball Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ball Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1700 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ball Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Ball Elementary School is ranked #1700 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Blue Ball Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Ball Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Holland Elementary School, Garden Spot Sr. High School, Garden Spot Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Blue Ball Elementary School?
442 students attend Blue Ball Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Blue Ball Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Ball Elementary School?
Blue Ball Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ball Elementary School offer ?
Blue Ball Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Blue Ball Elementary School part of?
Blue Ball Elementary School is part of Eastern Lancaster County School District.
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