Susquenita Elementary School

Susquenita Elementary Schol, 1
Duncannon, PA 17020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 682 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Susquenita 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 40% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Susquenita Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Susquenita Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Susquenita Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1677 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40%
36%
51%
55%
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Susquenita Elementary School's ranking?
Susquenita Elementary School is ranked #1677 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Susquenita Elementary School often compared to?
Susquenita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Elementary School, Carroll Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Susquenita Elementary School?
682 students attend Susquenita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Susquenita Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Susquenita Elementary School?
Susquenita Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Susquenita Elementary School offer ?
Susquenita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Susquenita Elementary School part of?
Susquenita Elementary School is part of Susquenita School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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