Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Penn-grampian Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
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
7%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn-grampian Elementary School?
71 students attend Penn-grampian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Penn-grampian Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn-grampian Elementary School?
Penn-grampian Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn-grampian Elementary School offer ?
Penn-grampian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Penn-grampian Elementary School part of?
Penn-grampian Elementary School is part of Curwensville Area School District.
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