Serving 730 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Steelton-highspire Elementary School's student population of 730 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
730 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steelton-highspire Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2536 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
55%
14%
White
11%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steelton-highspire Elementary School's ranking?
Steelton-highspire Elementary School is ranked #2536 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Steelton-highspire Elementary School often compared to?
Steelton-highspire Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steelton-highspire High School, Newberry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Steelton-highspire Elementary School?
730 students attend Steelton-highspire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Steelton-highspire Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steelton-highspire Elementary School?
Steelton-highspire Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steelton-highspire Elementary School offer ?
Steelton-highspire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Steelton-highspire Elementary School part of?
Steelton-highspire Elementary School is part of Steelton-Highspire SD School District.
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