Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Friendship 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 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
29%
14%
White
48%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
327 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Coatesville Area School District.
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