Jenks Hill Elementary School
Tel:
(814)938-5117
- Jenks Hill Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Jenks Hill Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Jenks Hill Elementary School's student population of 92 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 92 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jenks Hill Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jenks Hill Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1908 out of 2,835 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-59% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 15% |
| White | 93% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Punxsutawney Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jenks Hill Elementary School is Jefferson County-dubois Avts (11.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Punxsutawney Area Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West End Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Punxsutawney West End Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 143 students
1.1 miles
300 Center St
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5122 1.1 K-3 143 - Punxsutawney Punxsutawney Area Middle School Grades: 4-7 | 641 students
1.2 miles
465 Beyer Ave
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5151 1.2 4-7 641 - Punxsutawney Bell Township Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 87 students
2.3 miles
662 Airport Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5116 2.3 K-3 87 - Anita Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 86 students
3.6 miles
478 Main St
Anita, PA 15711
(814)938-5120 3.6 K-3 86 - Punxsutawney Longview Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 81 students
4.5 miles
19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(814)938-5118 4.5 K-3 81
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