Serving 723 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spring Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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-4
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Grove Elementary School's student population of 723 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Grove Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
80%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
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 is Spring Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Grove Elementary School is ranked #429 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Spring Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Elementary School, Mazie Gable Elementary School, Paradise Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Spring Grove Elementary School?
723 students attend Spring Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Spring Grove Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Grove Elementary School?
Spring Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Grove Elementary School offer ?
Spring Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Spring Grove Elementary School part of?
Spring Grove Elementary School is part of Spring Grove Area School District.
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