Ruffsdale Elementary School (Closed 2009)

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 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
5 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
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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