Serving 166 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ross 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 50-54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ross Elementary School serves the southwest part of Lehman, PA, covering an area of approximately 49.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ross Elementary School's student population of 166 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Inspire students to achieve personal fulfillment through community, mastery, independence, and generosity.
School Rankings
Ross Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ross Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1485 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ross Elementary School's ranking?
Ross Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Ross Elementary School often compared to?
Ross Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lehman-jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Ross Elementary School?
166 students attend Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ross Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ross Elementary School?
Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ross Elementary School offer ?
Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ross Elementary School part of?
Ross Elementary School is part of Lake-Lehman School District.
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