Fawn Primary Center (Closed 2023)

5591 Ridge Rd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Fawn Primary Center serves 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
85-89%
76%
(10-11)
85-89%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
9%
14%
White
78%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.38
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Fawn Primary Center?
279 students attend Fawn Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Fawn Primary Center students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fawn Primary Center?
Fawn Primary Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fawn Primary Center offer ?
Fawn Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Fawn Primary Center part of?
Fawn Primary Center is part of Highlands School District.

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