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 36% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1824 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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 #1824 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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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