Shenandoah Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Shenandoah Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1

Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
61%
14%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
38%
60%

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
62%
0.49

Showing 2000–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Shenandoah Elementary School?
246 students attend Shenandoah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shenandoah Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Elementary School offer ?
Shenandoah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shenandoah Elementary School part of?
Shenandoah Elementary School is part of Penn Hills School District.

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