Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-4, First Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)75-79%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
12%
14%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend First Street Elementary School?
289 students attend First Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of First Street Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of First Street Elementary School?
First Street Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does First Street Elementary School offer ?
First Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is First Street Elementary School part of?
First Street Elementary School is part of Canon-Mcmillan School District.
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