Friedens Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1936 Stoystown Rd
Friedens, PA 15541
Friedens Elementary School serves 110 students in grades Kindergarten-3. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
≥80%
76%
(10-11)
≥80%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Friedens Elementary School?
110 students attend Friedens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Friedens Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friedens Elementary School?
Friedens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friedens Elementary School offer ?
Friedens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Friedens Elementary School part of?
Friedens Elementary School is part of Somerset Area School District.

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