Walnut Ridge School serves 148 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
95%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
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 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 Walnut Ridge School?
148 students attend Walnut Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Walnut Ridge School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walnut Ridge School?
Walnut Ridge School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walnut Ridge School offer ?
Walnut Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Walnut Ridge School part of?
Walnut Ridge School is part of Ellwood City Area School District.
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