W R Croman Primary School serves 300 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
W R Croman Primary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of W R Croman Primary School is 0.08, 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)
(10-11)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend W R Croman Primary School?
300 students attend W R Croman Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of W R Croman Primary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W R Croman Primary School?
W R Croman Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does W R Croman Primary School offer ?
W R Croman Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is W R Croman Primary School part of?
W R Croman Primary School is part of Troy Area School District.
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