Schaeffer School vs. Fritz Elementary School
Should you attend Schaeffer School or Fritz 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
Schaeffer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Fritz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Schaeffer School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fritz 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
325 students
513 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1064 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
75
Grade 1 Students
68
77
Grade 2 Students
63
87
Grade 3 Students
57
86
Grade 4 Students
67
95
Grade 5 Students
-
93
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
19%
30%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
60%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
