Cox-donahey Elementary School (Closed 2023)

112 Thornton Rd
Brownsville, PA 15417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cox-donahey Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
382 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(11-12)
70-74%
74%
(11-12)
60-64%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
(15-16)
2%
10%
Black
(15-16)
9%
15%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
77%
68%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
(15-16)
12%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
59%

Showing 2009–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%

Showing 2009–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Cox-donahey Elementary School?
382 students attend Cox-donahey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Cox-donahey Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cox-donahey Elementary School?
Cox-donahey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cox-donahey Elementary School offer ?
Cox-donahey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cox-donahey Elementary School part of?
Cox-donahey Elementary School is part of Brownsville Area School District.

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