Serving 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lingle Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lingle Avenue Elementary School serves the southeast part of Palmyra, PA, covering an area of approximately 24.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lingle Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lingle Avenue Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Lingle Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lingle Avenue Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-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 Lingle Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Lingle Avenue Elementary School is ranked #126 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lingle Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Lingle Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forge Road Elementary School, Northside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lingle Avenue Elementary School?
547 students attend Lingle Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Lingle Avenue Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lingle Avenue Elementary School?
Lingle Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lingle Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Lingle Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lingle Avenue Elementary School part of?
Lingle Avenue Elementary School is part of Palmyra Area School District.
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