Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Farmdale Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
School Overview
Farmdale Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmdale Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmdale Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 2549 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
20%
14%
Black
3%
14%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmdale Elementary School's ranking?
Farmdale Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Farmdale Elementary School often compared to?
Farmdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like York Suburban MiddleSchool by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Farmdale Elementary School?
535 students attend Farmdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Farmdale Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmdale Elementary School?
Farmdale Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Farmdale Elementary School offer ?
Farmdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmdale Elementary School part of?
Farmdale Elementary School is part of Hempfield SD School District.
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