Broad Street Elementary School

200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Broad Street 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 23% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Broad Street Elementary School's student population of 212 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Broad Street 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 Broad Street Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#2106 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
36%
40-44%
55%
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
77%
62%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Broad Street Elementary School's ranking?
Broad Street Elementary School is ranked #2106 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?
212 students attend Broad Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Broad Street Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broad Street Elementary School offer ?
Broad Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Broad Street Elementary School part of?
Broad Street Elementary School is part of Butler Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 212 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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