Serving 573 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Roundtown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roundtown Elementary School serves the west part of York, PA, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.2 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Roundtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Roundtown Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1938
School Calendar
School Motto
Proud to be a panther
School Rankings
Roundtown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roundtown Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#524 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roundtown Elementary School's ranking?
Roundtown Elementary School is ranked #524 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Roundtown Elementary School?
573 students attend Roundtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roundtown Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roundtown Elementary School?
Roundtown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roundtown Elementary School offer ?
Roundtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roundtown Elementary School part of?
Roundtown Elementary School is part of Central York School District.
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