Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donegan 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 5% (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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Donegan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Donegan Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Donegan 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 Donegan Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2512 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
79%
14%
Black
13%
14%
White
7%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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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Donegan Elementary School is ranked #2512 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Donegan Elementary School often compared to?
Donegan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Hill Elementary School, Freemansburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% 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 Donegan Elementary School?
449 students attend Donegan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Donegan Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donegan Elementary School?
Donegan Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Donegan Elementary School offer ?
Donegan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Donegan Elementary School part of?
Donegan Elementary School is part of Bethlehem Area School District.
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