First Street Elementary School (Closed 2018)

803 1st St
Canonsburg, PA 15317
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-4, First Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(16-17)
75-79%
46%
(16-17)
80-84%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
12%
14%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend First Street Elementary School?
289 students attend First Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of First Street Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of First Street Elementary School?
First Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does First Street Elementary School offer ?
First Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is First Street Elementary School part of?
First Street Elementary School is part of Canon-Mcmillan School District.

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