Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emily Brittain 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Emily Brittain Elementary School serves the southwest part of Butler, PA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Emily Brittain Elementary School's student population of 255 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Emily Brittain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emily Brittain Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1853 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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)
50-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
2%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 24-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 Emily Brittain Elementary School's ranking?
Emily Brittain Elementary School is ranked #1853 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?
35-39% 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 Emily Brittain Elementary School?
255 students attend Emily Brittain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Emily Brittain Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Emily Brittain Elementary School?
Emily Brittain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emily Brittain Elementary School offer ?
Emily Brittain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Emily Brittain Elementary School part of?
Emily Brittain Elementary School is part of Butler Area School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Bullying by students and teachers. The principle will not do anything about.
1 10/10/2025
The school didn't care what happened to me as long as it didn't affect them in any way. Certain teachers cared but only to a point. The upper management made me sign papers saying that if I killed myself it wasn't their fault.
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