Serving 196 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Trafford Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Trafford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Trafford Elementary School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
196 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Trafford Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trafford Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trafford Elementary School's ranking?
Trafford Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Trafford Elementary School often compared to?
Trafford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Level Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Trafford Elementary School?
196 students attend Trafford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Trafford Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Trafford Elementary School?
Trafford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Trafford Elementary School offer ?
Trafford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Trafford Elementary School part of?
Trafford Elementary School is part of Penn-Trafford School District.
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