Serving 316 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Elroy Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elroy Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Elroy Avenue Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elroy Avenue Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elroy Avenue Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1951 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
13%
14%
White
57%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elroy Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1951 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Elroy Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Elroy Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School, Young Scholars Of Western Pennsylvania Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Elroy Avenue Elementary School?
316 students attend Elroy Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Elroy Avenue Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elroy Avenue Elementary School?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elroy Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Elroy Avenue Elementary School part of?
Elroy Avenue Elementary School is part of Brentwood Borough School District.
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