Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Allen Elementary School serves the northwest part of Greensburg, PA, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Allen Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Motto
Committed to Educational Excellence.
School Rankings
Fort Allen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Allen Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#963 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
87%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Allen Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mccullough Elementary School, Maxwell Elementary School, West Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Allen Elementary School?
480 students attend Fort Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Fort Allen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Allen Elementary School?
Fort Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Allen Elementary School offer ?
Fort Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Allen Elementary School part of?
Fort Allen Elementary School is part of Hempfield Area School District.
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