Donegal Primary School serves 570 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Math Proficiency: 82%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Donegal Primary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
The diversity score of Donegal Primary School is 0.39, 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)
(11-12)82%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)76%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
77%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Donegal Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doe Run Elementary School, Centerville Middle School, Kissel Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Donegal Primary School?
570 students attend Donegal Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Donegal Primary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donegal Primary School?
Donegal Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donegal Primary School offer ?
Donegal Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donegal Primary School part of?
Donegal Primary School is part of Donegal School District.
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