Lake Ariel Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Lake Ariel Elementary School serves 316 students in grades 3-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
316 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(10-11)
79%
76%
(10-11)
71%
73%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
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?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% PA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average).
How many students attend Lake Ariel Elementary School?
316 students attend Lake Ariel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lake Ariel Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Ariel Elementary School?
Lake Ariel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lake Ariel Elementary School offer ?
Lake Ariel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Lake Ariel Elementary School part of?
Lake Ariel Elementary School is part of Western Wayne School District.

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