Bobtown Elementary School

304 Grant St
Bobtown, PA 15315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bobtown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bobtown Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Bobtown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bobtown Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#726 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bobtown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bobtown 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.
60-64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bobtown 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.
80-89%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bobtown 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
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
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14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bobtown Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bobtown Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
98%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bobtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bobtown Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Bobtown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bobtown 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 (20-21)
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bobtown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bobtown Elementary School's ranking?
Bobtown Elementary School is ranked #726 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bobtown Elementary School often compared to?
Bobtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichaels Area El Center, Friendship Hill Elementary School, Waynesburg Central El School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bobtown Elementary School?
323 students attend Bobtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bobtown Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bobtown Elementary School?
Bobtown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bobtown Elementary School offer ?
Bobtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bobtown Elementary School part of?
Bobtown Elementary School is part of Southeastern Greene School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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