Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elroy Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the mission of the Brentwood Borough School District to develop in all students the skills to think critically by reasoning, creating, connecting, and transforming in order to meet the challenges of the 21st century and achieve to their fullest pote
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1739 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
13%
14%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elroy Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1739 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Elroy Avenue Elementary School?
270 students attend Elroy Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Elroy Avenue Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elroy Avenue Elementary School?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elroy Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elroy Avenue Elementary School part of?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School is part of Brentwood Borough School District.
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