Serving 677 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paxtonia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Paxtonia Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paxtonia Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Paxtonia Elementary School?
677 students attend Paxtonia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Paxtonia Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paxtonia Elementary School?
Paxtonia Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paxtonia Elementary School offer ?
Paxtonia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paxtonia Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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