Foster Elementary School vs. Elroy Avenue Elementary School
Should I attend Foster Elementary School or Elroy Avenue 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
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Elroy Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foster Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elroy Avenue 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
265 students
310 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1605 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
55
Grade 1 Students
50
62
Grade 2 Students
52
44
Grade 3 Students
40
58
Grade 4 Students
36
44
Grade 5 Students
36
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
83%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%