Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Friendship Elementary School ranks in the top 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 47% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Friendship Elementary School serves the western part of the Glen Rock, PA school district, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 34.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 6.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Friendship Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Friendship 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 Friendship Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1128 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
3%
14%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shrewsbury Elementary School, Southern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Friendship Elementary School?
377 students attend Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Friendship Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Friendship Elementary School?
Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Friendship Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Friendship Elementary School part of?
Friendship Elementary School is part of Southern York County School District.
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