Five Points Elementary School serves 578 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Five Points Elementary School's student population of 578 students has grown by 199% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 200% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Five Points Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Five Points Elementary School?
578 students attend Five Points Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Five Points Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five Points Elementary School?
Five Points Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Five Points Elementary School offer ?
Five Points Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Five Points Elementary School part of?
Five Points Elementary School is part of Bangor Area School District.
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