Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Aldan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Aldan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aldan Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Aldan Elementary School is ranked #2313 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Aldan Elementary School?
234 students attend Aldan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Aldan Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aldan Elementary School?
Aldan Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Aldan Elementary School offer ?
Aldan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Aldan Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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