Ross Elementary School vs. Wharton Elementary School
Should you attend Ross Elementary School or Wharton 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
Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Wharton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wharton 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
283 students
326 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
15
Kindergarten Students
49
44
Grade 1 Students
48
56
Grade 2 Students
52
59
Grade 3 Students
43
55
Grade 4 Students
42
53
Grade 5 Students
47
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
62%
37%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
11%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
8%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
