North Star Central Elementary School vs. Richland Elementary School
Should you attend North Star Central Elementary School or Richland 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
North Star Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Star Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Serving 811 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-6
Total Students
376 students
811 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#511 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
71%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
-
Kindergarten Students
78
114
Grade 1 Students
61
141
Grade 2 Students
69
103
Grade 3 Students
71
123
Grade 4 Students
70
111
Grade 5 Students
1
114
Grade 6 Students
-
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
99%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
