Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Spring Cove 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 39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Math Proficiency: 39%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Cove Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Cove Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)39%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spring Cove Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martinsburg Elementary School, Williamsburg Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Cove Elementary School?
350 students attend Spring Cove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Spring Cove Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Cove Elementary School?
Spring Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Cove Elementary School offer ?
Spring Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Cove Elementary School part of?
Spring Cove Elementary School is part of Spring Cove School District.
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