Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-4,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)73%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)63%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
62%
14%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Penn Hebron El Academy?
583 students attend Penn Hebron El Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Penn Hebron El Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penn Hebron El Academy?
Penn Hebron El Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penn Hebron El Academy offer ?
Penn Hebron El Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Penn Hebron El Academy part of?
Penn Hebron El Academy is part of Penn Hills School District.
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