Serving 691 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Allison Park 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 691 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Allison Park El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Houston, PA, encompassing approximately 25 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 3.2 miles and the furthest edge located 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allison Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Allison Park Elementary School's student population of 691 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
691 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Allison Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allison Park Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allison Park Elementary School's ranking?
Allison Park Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Allison Park Elementary School often compared to?
Allison Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Park Elementary School, Bethlehem-center Elementary School, Trinity East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% 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 Allison Park Elementary School?
691 students attend Allison Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Allison Park Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allison Park Elementary School?
Allison Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Allison Park Elementary School offer ?
Allison Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Allison Park Elementary School part of?
Allison Park Elementary School is part of Chartiers-Houston School District.
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