Kittanning Township Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
99%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Kittanning Township Elementary School?
160 students attend Kittanning Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kittanning Township Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kittanning Township Elementary School?
Kittanning Township Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kittanning Township Elementary School offer ?
Kittanning Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kittanning Township Elementary School part of?
Kittanning Township Elementary School is part of Armstrong School District.
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