Poff Elementary School

2990 Haberlein Rd
Gibsonia, PA 15044
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Poff Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Poff Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in PA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Poff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Poff Elementary School's student population of 306 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Poff Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Poff Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
Overall Testing Rank
#45 out of 2549 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
2%
13%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Poff Elementary School's ranking?
Poff Elementary School is ranked #45 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Poff Elementary School often compared to?
Poff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Poff Elementary School?
306 students attend Poff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Poff Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poff Elementary School?
Poff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What grades does Poff Elementary School offer ?
Poff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Poff Elementary School part of?
Poff Elementary School is part of Hampton Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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