Top Rankings
Elizabeth Forward SD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,346 students in Elizabeth Forward SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Elizabeth Forward SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
2,346 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Elizabeth Forward SD School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
91 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
4%
14%
# White Students
2,096 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
89%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
163
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
169
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
179
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
175
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
170
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
200
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
183
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
189
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
198
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
179
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,721 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,721
$23,665
Spending / Student
$17,907
$23,089
Best Elizabeth Forward SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
392 William Penn Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Grades: 3-5
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Forward MiddleSchool
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Grades: 6-8
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Greenock Buena Vista Rd
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Grades: K-2
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elizabeth Forward SD School District?
Elizabeth Forward SD School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,346 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth Forward SD School District?
Elizabeth Forward SD School District is ranked #140 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth Forward SD School District?
89% of Elizabeth Forward SD School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth Forward SD School District?
Elizabeth Forward SD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elizabeth Forward SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,907 is less than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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