Serving 227 students in grades 3-4, New Paris Center 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 73% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)73%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)65%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2002–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
60%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend New Paris Center Elementary School?
227 students attend New Paris Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Paris Center Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Paris Center Elementary School?
New Paris Center Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Paris Center Elementary School offer ?
New Paris Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is New Paris Center Elementary School part of?
New Paris Center Elementary School is part of Chestnut Ridge School District.
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