Broad Street Elementary School

200 S Broad St
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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Top 30%
Serving 202 students in grades 1-3, Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (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 202 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
202 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Broad Street 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 Broad Street Elementary School is 0.38, 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)
#806 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
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55-59%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Broad Street 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 Broad Street 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
6%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Broad Street Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Broad Street Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Broad Street 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
4%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Broad Street Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 #806 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Broad Street Elementary School often compared to?
Broad Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Broad Street Elementary School?
202 students attend Broad Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Broad Street Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Broad Street Elementary School?
Broad Street Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Broad Street Elementary School offer ?
Broad Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Broad Street Elementary School part of?
Broad Street Elementary School is part of Mechanicsburg Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-3
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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