Ross Elementary School vs. Wharton Elementary School
Should you attend Ross Elementary School or Wharton 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
Top Rankings
Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ross 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 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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wharton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 45-49% (which is lower 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
281 students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1649 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
41
57
Grade 1 Students
43
61
Grade 2 Students
48
38
Grade 3 Students
43
58
Grade 4 Students
37
59
Grade 5 Students
52
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
54%
31%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
14%
49%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%