Lamar Township Elementary School (Closed 2014)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (11-12)
93 students
This chart displays total students of Lamar Township Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
6 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Lamar Township Elementary School by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
80-89%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
(11-12)
60-69%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lamar Township Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
American Indian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(11-12)
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hispanic
(11-12)
n/a
9%
Black
(11-12)
n/a
15%
White
(11-12)
100%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hawaiian
(11-12)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Lamar Township Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
25%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lamar Township Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Lamar Township Elementary School?
93 students attend Lamar Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lamar Township Elementary School students are White.
What grades does Lamar Township Elementary School offer ?
Lamar Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lamar Township Elementary School part of?
Lamar Township Elementary School is part of Keystone Central School District.

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