Lickdale Elementary School (Closed 2023)

40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 127 students in grades 1-5, Lickdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Lickdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
127 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
#722 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
70-74%
38%
55-59%
55%
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
89%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.20
(22-23)
6.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lickdale Elementary School's ranking?
Lickdale Elementary School is ranked #722 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lickdale Elementary School?
127 students attend Lickdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lickdale Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lickdale Elementary School?
Lickdale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lickdale Elementary School offer ?
Lickdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lickdale Elementary School part of?
Lickdale Elementary School is part of Northern Lebanon School District.

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