Serving 82 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jenks Hill 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Jenks Hill Elementary School?
82 students attend Jenks Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Jenks Hill Elementary School students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jenks Hill Elementary School?
Jenks Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jenks Hill Elementary School offer ?
Jenks Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jenks Hill Elementary School part of?
Jenks Hill Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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