Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Gill Hall 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 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gill Hall Elementary School's student population of 403 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gill Hall Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Gill Hall Elementary School?
403 students attend Gill Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Gill Hall Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gill Hall Elementary School?
Gill Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gill Hall Elementary School offer ?
Gill Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gill Hall Elementary School part of?
Gill Hall Elementary School is part of West Jefferson Hills School District.
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