Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Evans Falls 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
3%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Evans Falls Elementary School?
171 students attend Evans Falls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Evans Falls Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evans Falls Elementary School?
Evans Falls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Evans Falls Elementary School offer ?
Evans Falls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Evans Falls Elementary School part of?
Evans Falls Elementary School is part of Tunkhannock Area School District.
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