Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Biglerville 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- 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
School Overview
Biglerville Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Biglerville 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 Biglerville Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#875 out of 2549 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
29%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
68%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biglerville Elementary School's ranking?
Biglerville Elementary School is ranked #875 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Biglerville Elementary School often compared to?
Biglerville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alloway Creek Elementary School, Franklin Twp Elementary School, James Gettys 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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Biglerville Elementary School?
443 students attend Biglerville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Biglerville Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biglerville Elementary School?
Biglerville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Biglerville Elementary School offer ?
Biglerville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Biglerville Elementary School part of?
Biglerville Elementary School is part of Upper Adams SD School District.
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