Elizabeth Forward SD School District

401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (PA)
#133 out of 677 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
38%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and public school graduation rate of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
This chart display total spending of Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,721
$23,665
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,907
$23,089
This chart display average spending per public school student in Elizabeth Forward SD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elizabeth Forward SD School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
Math: 55-59%
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Grades: 9-12
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
William Penn Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
392 William Penn Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Grades: 3-5
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Forward MiddleSchool
Math: 28% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Rock Run Road
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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,346 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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