Third Avenue Elementary School

131 Rear Third Ave & Davis St
Kingston, PA 18704
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 99 students in grades Kindergarten, Third Avenue 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Third Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Third Avenue Elementary School's student population of 99 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Third Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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)
(18-19)
20-29%
45%
(18-19)
40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
24%
15%
Black
26%
14%
White
42%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Third Avenue Elementary School?
99 students attend Third Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Third Avenue Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Third Avenue Elementary School?
Third Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Third Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Third Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Third Avenue Elementary School part of?
Third Avenue Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 20-29%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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