Elderton Elementary School vs. Apollo-ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Elderton Elementary School or Apollo-ridge Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Elderton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Apollo-ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elderton Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo-ridge 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
216 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1486 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
19
79
Grade 1 Students
26
87
Grade 2 Students
29
89
Grade 3 Students
35
88
Grade 4 Students
41
80
Grade 5 Students
30
70
Grade 6 Students
36
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
