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
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1739 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
58%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
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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