Purchase Line North Elementary School serves 108 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
100%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Purchase Line North Elementary School?
108 students attend Purchase Line North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Purchase Line North Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purchase Line North Elementary School?
Purchase Line North Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purchase Line North Elementary School offer ?
Purchase Line North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Purchase Line North Elementary School part of?
Purchase Line North Elementary School is part of Purchase Line School District.
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