Pringle Street Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
136 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)55-59%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
14%
Black
20%
14%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Pringle Street Elementary School?
136 students attend Pringle Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Pringle Street Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pringle Street Elementary School?
Pringle Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pringle Street Elementary School offer ?
Pringle Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Pringle Street Elementary School part of?
Pringle Street Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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