Price Elementary School

615 Fairview Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Price 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Price Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Price Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Price Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2310 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
38%
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20-24%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
66%
14%
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Black
19%
14%
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White
8%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Price Elementary School's ranking?
Price Elementary School is ranked #2310 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Price Elementary School often compared to?
Price Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Price Elementary School?
448 students attend Price Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Price Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Price Elementary School?
Price Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Price Elementary School offer ?
Price Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Price Elementary School part of?
Price Elementary School is part of Lancaster SD School District.

School Reviews

5   8/19/2021
Hi, im a student in price elementary, and im in 5th grade in Mr. Pettis's class. I've gotta give it to them There probably The BEST school I've been to! And I have had the best years there Im also sad because my 2nd-grade teacher Mrs. Feldmen was a great teacher and has left that school, But after all I love it -student layliana-
- Posted by Student/Alumni - layliana thomas
5   8/6/2019
Price has some of the most patient,caring and loving teachers!! My son has been here for 3 years. Mrs. Gantz and Ms. Honeywell are truely wonderful!!! I was nervous about him going here at first but I''m so glad he does!! And although we love and miss Mrs. Nemeth from last year, we really adore Dr. Krane and Mr. A!!! Even the secretary Mrs. Helm, who''s been here for YEARS, is cool!! They are all truly a blessing!! Keep up the good work!!!!
- Posted by Parent - Jessica
5   6/20/2012
the autistic support teacher and her paras are awesome! John will miss you miss wagner, miss cathy and miss barb!
- Posted by Parent - wrega

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 448 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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