Ruffsdale Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
119 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
5 teachers
Showing 1998–2007. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 1994–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
60%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1998–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ruffsdale Elementary School?
119 students attend Ruffsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ruffsdale Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ruffsdale Elementary School offer ?
Ruffsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ruffsdale Elementary School part of?
Ruffsdale Elementary School is part of Southmoreland School District.
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