Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newlonsburg Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥95% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥95%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
3%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Newlonsburg Elementary School?
215 students attend Newlonsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Newlonsburg Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newlonsburg Elementary School?
Newlonsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Newlonsburg Elementary School offer ?
Newlonsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newlonsburg Elementary School part of?
Newlonsburg Elementary School is part of Franklin Regional School District.
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