Serving 577 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elk Lake 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 38% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Elk Lake 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 Elk Lake Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Elk Lake Elementary School?
577 students attend Elk Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Elk Lake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Lake Elementary School?
Elk Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Lake Elementary School offer ?
Elk Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Elk Lake Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 577 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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