Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Big Knob 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)50-54%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Big Knob Elementary School?
321 students attend Big Knob Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Big Knob Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Knob Elementary School?
Big Knob Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Big Knob Elementary School offer ?
Big Knob Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Big Knob Elementary School part of?
Big Knob Elementary School is part of Freedom Area School District.
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