Turnpike Area Elementary School serves 122 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
2%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Turnpike Area Elementary School?
122 students attend Turnpike Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Turnpike Area Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Turnpike Area Elementary School?
Turnpike Area Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Turnpike Area Elementary School offer ?
Turnpike Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Turnpike Area Elementary School part of?
Turnpike Area Elementary School is part of Sullivan County School District.
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