Ephrata Area School District
Top Rankings
Ephrata Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,121 students in Ephrata Area 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 Ephrata Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,946 Schools
# Students
4,121 Students
1,684,293 Students
# Teachers
272 Teachers
120,123 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ephrata Area 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 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#182 out of 677 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,726 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
103 Students
72,728 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
460 Students
219,362 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
13%
# Black Students
102 Students
244,983 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
3,254 Students
1,064,795 Students
% White Students
79%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,459 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
77,126 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,463
# Students in K Grade:
289
109,625
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
123,218
# Students in 2nd Grade:
290
123,669
# Students in 3rd Grade:
283
124,533
# Students in 4th Grade:
319
126,959
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
127,713
# Students in 6th Grade:
324
131,511
# Students in 7th Grade:
339
136,339
# Students in 8th Grade:
337
136,694
# Students in 9th Grade:
351
140,084
# Students in 10th Grade:
319
136,062
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
131,784
# Students in 12th Grade:
317
129,639
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,587 is higher than the state median of $17,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,265 is less than the state median of $17,371. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$25 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$25 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,587
$17,423
Spending / Student
$16,265
$17,371
Best Ephrata Area School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Clay School Rd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1100
Grades: K-4
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 East Fulton Street
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1130
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99 Highland Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1160
Grades: K-4
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Akron Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Akron, PA 17501
(717) 859-0400
Grades: K-4
| 279 students
Rank: #55.
Ephrata Senior High School
Math: 78% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
803 Oak Blvd
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1478
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #66.
Ephrata Intermediate School
Math: 41% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1405
Grades: 5-6
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Ephrata Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Hammon Ave
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Ephrata, PA 17522
(717) 721-1468
Grades: 7-8
| 688 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,121 students.
What is the rank of Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District is ranked #193 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ephrata Area School District?
79% of Ephrata Area School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ephrata Area School District?
Ephrata Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Ephrata Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,265 is less than the state median of $17,371. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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