Paynter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 67% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
799 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
47 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)62%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)22%
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)2%
12%
Black
(19-20)6%
15%
White
(19-20)64%
65%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)5%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
44%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Paynter Elementary School?
799 students attend Paynter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Paynter Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Paynter Elementary School offer ?
Paynter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paynter Elementary School part of?
Paynter Elementary School is part of Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
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