Dallastown Elementary School

105 South Charles Street
Dallastown, PA 17313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 188 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dallastown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in PA
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dallastown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Dallastown Elementary School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
188 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Dallastown Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dallastown Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#37 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-89%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dallastown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-89%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dallastown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
6%
14%
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White
83%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
This chart display the diversity score of Dallastown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dallastown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dallastown Elementary School's ranking?
Dallastown Elementary School is ranked #37 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Dallastown Elementary School?
188 students attend Dallastown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dallastown Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dallastown Elementary School?
Dallastown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dallastown Elementary School offer ?
Dallastown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dallastown Elementary School part of?
Dallastown Elementary School is part of Dallastown Area SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 188 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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