Akron Elementary School

125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501

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Akron Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Akron Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Akron Elementary School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

279 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Akron Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Akron Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (PA)

Overall Testing Rank

#875 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Akron Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

38%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Akron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55-59%

55%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Akron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

13%

Black

15%

White

78%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Akron Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Akron Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

43%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Akron Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Ephrata Area School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Akron Elementary School's ranking?

Akron Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).

How many students attend Akron Elementary School?

279 students attend Akron Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Akron Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Akron Elementary School?

Akron Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.

What grades does Akron Elementary School offer ?

Akron Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Akron Elementary School part of?

Akron Elementary School is part of Ephrata Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 279 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education