North Star Central Elementary School vs. Richland Elementary School
Should I attend North Star Central Elementary School or Richland 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
North Star Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Richland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Star Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 787 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
K-6
Total Students
361 students
787 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#346 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
71%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
65
138
Grade 1 Students
69
100
Grade 2 Students
70
117
Grade 3 Students
72
102
Grade 4 Students
62
117
Grade 5 Students
-
104
Grade 6 Students
-
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
98%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%