Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoemaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Shoemaker Elementary School's student population of 587 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Shoemaker Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoemaker Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#482 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
15%
14%
Black
6%
14%
White
71%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 is Shoemaker Elementary School's ranking?
Shoemaker Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Shoemaker Elementary School?
587 students attend Shoemaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Shoemaker Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoemaker Elementary School?
Shoemaker Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shoemaker Elementary School offer ?
Shoemaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoemaker Elementary School part of?
Shoemaker Elementary School is part of East Penn SD School District.
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