Conway Elementary School (Closed 2016)

801 First Ave
Conway, PA 15027
Serving 199 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Conway Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
199 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(14-15)
35-39%
43%
(14-15)
55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Conway Elementary School?
199 students attend Conway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Conway Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conway Elementary School?
Conway Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Conway Elementary School offer ?
Conway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Conway Elementary School part of?
Conway Elementary School is part of Freedom Area School District.

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