Serving 602 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 602 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shawnee Elementary School's student population of 602 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shawnee Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#649 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
23%
14%
Black
11%
14%
White
53%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Shawnee Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Shawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Shawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Heights Elementary School, Forks Elementary School, Tracy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shawnee Elementary School?
602 students attend Shawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Shawnee Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawnee Elementary School?
Shawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shawnee Elementary School offer ?
Shawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawnee Elementary School part of?
Shawnee Elementary School is part of Easton Area School District.
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