Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Five Points Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)73%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Five Points Elementary School?
494 students attend Five Points Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Five Points Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Five Points Elementary School?
Five Points Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Five Points Elementary School offer ?
Five Points Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Five Points Elementary School part of?
Five Points Elementary School is part of Bangor Area School District.
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