Apollo-ridge Elementary School vs. Elderton Elementary School
Should I attend Apollo-ridge Elementary School or Elderton Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Elderton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Apollo-ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Elderton 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
516 students
220 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#814 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
92
24
Grade 1 Students
87
28
Grade 2 Students
87
35
Grade 3 Students
77
40
Grade 4 Students
65
29
Grade 5 Students
88
34
Grade 6 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
1%
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% White
93%
95%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
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Diversity Score
0.13
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
