Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Rheems Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rheems Elementary School?
135 students attend Rheems Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rheems Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rheems Elementary School?
Rheems Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rheems Elementary School offer ?
Rheems Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rheems Elementary School part of?
Rheems Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.
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