Elmwood Academy vs. Halifax Area Elementary School
Should I attend Elmwood Academy or Halifax Area 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
School
Top Rankings
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Halifax Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 4-5, Elmwood Academy 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 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Halifax Area 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 37% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
4-5
PK-4
Total Students
720 students
354 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#933 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1056 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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20
Kindergarten Students
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64
Grade 1 Students
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78
Grade 2 Students
-
61
Grade 3 Students
-
62
Grade 4 Students
356
69
Grade 5 Students
364
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
73%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%