Cox-donahey Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)1%
10%
Black
(15-16)9%
15%
White
(15-16)78%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)12%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Cox-donahey Elementary School?
382 students attend Cox-donahey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Cox-donahey Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cox-donahey Elementary School?
Cox-donahey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cox-donahey Elementary School offer ?
Cox-donahey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Cox-donahey Elementary School part of?
Cox-donahey Elementary School is part of Brownsville Area School District.
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