Serving 410 students in grades 1-5, East Pikeland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 was 70% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend East Pikeland Elementary School?
410 students attend East Pikeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of East Pikeland Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Pikeland Elementary School?
East Pikeland Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Pikeland Elementary School offer ?
East Pikeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is East Pikeland Elementary School part of?
East Pikeland Elementary School is part of Phoenixville Area School District.
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