Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Loomis Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Loomis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Loomis Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Loomis Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Loomis Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#234 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
73%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Loomis Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Loomis Elementary School often compared to?
Loomis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Russell Elementary School, Worrall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Loomis Elementary School?
393 students attend Loomis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Loomis Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Loomis Elementary School?
Loomis Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Loomis Elementary School offer ?
Loomis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Loomis Elementary School part of?
Loomis Elementary School is part of Marple Newtown School District.
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