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Akron Elementary School vs. Rohrerstown Elementary School

Should you attend Akron Elementary School or Rohrerstown Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Akron Elementary School
125 S 11th St
Akron, PA 17501
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rohrerstown Elementary School
2200 Noll Drive
Lancaster, PA 17603
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Akron Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rohrerstown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-6
Total Students
292 students
446 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Akron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rohrerstown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Akron Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rohrerstown Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Akron Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rohrerstown Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Akron Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ephrata Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rohrerstown Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hempfield School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1230 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#936 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Akron Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rohrerstown Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in PA)
56%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rohrerstown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
61%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rohrerstown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 20% in PA)
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Akron Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rohrerstown Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Akron Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rohrerstown Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
59
35
Grade 1 Students
47
53
Grade 2 Students
62
81
Grade 3 Students
69
71
Grade 4 Students
54
74
Grade 5 Students
1
73
Grade 6 Students
-
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Akron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rohrerstown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hempfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Akron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rohrerstown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hempfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Akron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rohrerstown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hempfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Akron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rohrerstown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hempfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Akron Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ephrata Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rohrerstown Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hempfield School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Akron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rohrerstown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Akron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rohrerstown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Akron Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ephrata Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rohrerstown Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hempfield School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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