Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pleasant Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pleasant Gap Elementary School serves the southern part of Bellefonte, PA, encompassing an area of approximately 23.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pleasant Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Pleasant Gap Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pleasant Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pleasant Gap Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#829 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pleasant Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Gap Elementary School is ranked #829 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Pleasant Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Pleasant Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benner Elementary School, Mountaintop Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Gap Elementary School?
215 students attend Pleasant Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pleasant Gap Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pleasant Gap Elementary School?
Pleasant Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pleasant Gap Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pleasant Gap Elementary School part of?
Pleasant Gap Elementary School is part of Bellefonte Area School District.
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