Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rohrerstown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rohrerstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rohrerstown Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rohrerstown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rohrerstown Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
22%
14%
Black
4%
14%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rohrerstown Elementary School's ranking?
Rohrerstown Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rohrerstown Elementary School often compared to?
Rohrerstown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School, East Petersburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rohrerstown Elementary School?
472 students attend Rohrerstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Rohrerstown Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rohrerstown Elementary School?
Rohrerstown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rohrerstown Elementary School offer ?
Rohrerstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rohrerstown Elementary School part of?
Rohrerstown Elementary School is part of Hempfield SD School District.
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