Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tobyhanna El Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tobyhanna El Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Tobyhanna El Center's student population of 607 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tobyhanna El Center ranks within the top 30% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tobyhanna El Center is 0.59, 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
#668 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
26%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
58%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tobyhanna El Center's ranking?
Tobyhanna El Center is ranked #668 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Tobyhanna El Center often compared to?
Tobyhanna El Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Clear Run El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Tobyhanna El Center?
607 students attend Tobyhanna El Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tobyhanna El Center students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tobyhanna El Center?
Tobyhanna El Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tobyhanna El Center offer ?
Tobyhanna El Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tobyhanna El Center part of?
Tobyhanna El Center is part of Pocono Mountain SD School District.
In what neighborhood is Tobyhanna El Center located?
Tobyhanna El Center is located in the Pocono Lake neighborhood of Pocono Pines, PA.
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