Longview Elementary School (Closed 2023)

19466 Route 119 Hwy N
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Longview Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(17-18)
≥80%
45%
(17-18)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
5%
3%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Longview Elementary School?
85 students attend Longview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Longview Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longview Elementary School?
Longview Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longview Elementary School offer ?
Longview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Longview Elementary School part of?
Longview Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.

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