Serving 127 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Connellsville Township 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Connellsville Township Elementary School?
127 students attend Connellsville Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Connellsville Township Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Connellsville Township Elementary School?
Connellsville Township Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Connellsville Township Elementary School offer ?
Connellsville Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Connellsville Township Elementary School part of?
Connellsville Township Elementary School is part of Connellsville Area School District.
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