Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Penfield 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
1%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Penfield Elementary School?
79 students attend Penfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Penfield Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Penfield Elementary School?
Penfield Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Penfield Elementary School offer ?
Penfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Penfield Elementary School part of?
Penfield Elementary School is part of Dubois Area School District.
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