Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fink 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 is 40-44% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fink Elementary School serves the southeast part of Middletown, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fink Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fink 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 Fink Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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
#1739 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
29%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fink Elementary School's ranking?
Fink Elementary School is ranked #1739 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fink Elementary School often compared to?
Fink Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jersey Shore Area Elementary School, Kunkel Elementary School, Rossmoyne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Fink Elementary School?
257 students attend Fink Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Fink Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fink Elementary School?
Fink Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fink Elementary School offer ?
Fink Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fink Elementary School part of?
Fink Elementary School is part of Middletown Area School District.
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