Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Locust Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Locust Grove Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Locust Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Locust Grove Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1395 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
9%
14%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Locust Grove Elementary School is ranked #1395 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Locust Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Locust Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larry J. Macaluso Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Locust Grove Elementary School?
400 students attend Locust Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Locust Grove Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Grove Elementary School?
Locust Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Locust Grove Elementary School offer ?
Locust Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Locust Grove Elementary School part of?
Locust Grove Elementary School is part of Red Lion Area School District.
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