Serving 826 students in grades 2-5, Whitehall Elementary School 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 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 826 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Whitehall Elementary School's student population of 826 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitehall Elementary School 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 Whitehall Elementary School is 0.56, which is less 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
#714 out of 2549 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
4%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
5%
14%
White
60%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 Whitehall Elementary School's ranking?
Whitehall Elementary School is ranked #714 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Whitehall Elementary School?
826 students attend Whitehall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Whitehall Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitehall Elementary School?
Whitehall Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Whitehall Elementary School offer ?
Whitehall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitehall Elementary School part of?
Whitehall Elementary School is part of Baldwin-Whitehall SD School District.
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