Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunbar Twp Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Dunbar Twp 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 Dunbar Twp Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
Dunbar Twp Elementary School is ranked #1525 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dunbar Twp Elementary School often compared to?
Dunbar Twp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Twp Elementary School?
570 students attend Dunbar Twp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dunbar Twp Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dunbar Twp Elementary School?
Dunbar Twp Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Twp Elementary School offer ?
Dunbar Twp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dunbar Twp Elementary School part of?
Dunbar Township is a great school. My child is very happy there. She does very well and is in the local Math Bowl every year. I am very proud of her constant academic achievements.
- Posted by Parent - maken
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 8%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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