Girard-goshen Elementary School serves 67 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥80%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
99%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Girard-goshen Elementary School?
67 students attend Girard-goshen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Girard-goshen Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girard-goshen Elementary School?
Girard-goshen Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Girard-goshen Elementary School offer ?
Girard-goshen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Girard-goshen Elementary School part of?
Girard-goshen Elementary School is part of Clearfield Area School District.
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