Serving 86 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Parkview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
86 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Parkview Elementary School?
86 students attend Parkview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Parkview Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkview Elementary School?
Parkview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Parkview Elementary School offer ?
Parkview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Parkview Elementary School part of?
Parkview Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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