Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bellefonte Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellefonte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellefonte Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellefonte Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellefonte Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1043 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellefonte Elementary School's ranking?
Bellefonte Elementary School is ranked #1043 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bellefonte Elementary School often compared to?
Bellefonte Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Bellefonte Elementary School?
334 students attend Bellefonte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bellefonte Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellefonte Elementary School?
Bellefonte Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bellefonte Elementary School offer ?
Bellefonte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellefonte Elementary School part of?
Bellefonte Elementary School is part of Bellefonte Area SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Bellefonte Elementary School located?
Bellefonte Elementary School is located in the Bellefonte Historic District neighborhood of Bellefonte, PA.
School Reviews
2 1/19/2016
My child is in kindergarten and has learned nothing aside from what I can teach her myself at home. She is only 5 and hates school. The teacher has been confronted on several occasions and has done nothing to follow through on her words. The teacher parent communication is horrible. The teachers also lacks the qualified help they need in the class rooms. The transportation program for the busses is very unsafe as well. My daughter missed the bus twice, not because she was not there but because the bus driver simply did not look when they drove off. Needless to say I transferred my child to a different school in the middle of the year.
2 12/27/2010
The majority of our experiences with the Bellefonte Elementary School have involved teachers who look the other way and show limited to no accountability. While the vice-principal is highly engaged in his duties, the principal lacks consistency, integrity, and a high ethical standard. There is a frightening lack of communication between the school and parents and no sign of any improvement. The educational programs are also disappointing and not challenging our children. Everything about BES from the extra-curricular activities to the holiday concert screams dysfunction and chaos. The testing scores reflect the entire perspective experience. I suggest if relocating to find housing outside of the Bellefonte Elementary school. Benner and Pleasant Gap are in the same district and have much better scores.
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