Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, White Deer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Deer Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Deer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Deer Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
80%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Deer Elementary School's ranking?
White Deer Elementary School is ranked #895 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are White Deer Elementary School often compared to?
White Deer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mifflinburg Elementary School, Kelly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend White Deer Elementary School?
344 students attend White Deer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of White Deer Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Deer Elementary School?
White Deer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Deer Elementary School offer ?
White Deer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Deer Elementary School part of?
White Deer Elementary School is part of Milton Area School District.
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