Jonestown Elementary School (Closed 2023)

135 South King St
Jonestown, PA 17038
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jonestown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
#1757 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

47%
55%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
14%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
82%
60%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
18%
0.31

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
14.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jonestown Elementary School's ranking?
Jonestown Elementary School is ranked #1757 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jonestown Elementary School?
446 students attend Jonestown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jonestown Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jonestown Elementary School?
Jonestown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jonestown Elementary School offer ?
Jonestown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jonestown Elementary School part of?
Jonestown Elementary School is part of Northern Lebanon School District.

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