Serving 693 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Rolling Acres 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 was 46% (which was equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 56% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)56%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Rolling Acres Elementary School?
693 students attend Rolling Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rolling Acres Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolling Acres Elementary School?
Rolling Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rolling Acres Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Rolling Acres Elementary School part of?
Rolling Acres Elementary School is part of Littlestown Area School District.
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