Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr 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 Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1396 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
36%
14%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School is ranked #1396 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School?
307 students attend Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School?
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School offer ?
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School part of?
Dr Cleveland Steward Jr Elementary School is part of Gateway School District.
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