Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hosack Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hosack 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Hosack Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hosack 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 Hosack Elementary School is 0.37, which is less 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
#119 out of 2733 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hosack Elementary School's ranking?
Hosack Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Hosack Elementary School often compared to?
Hosack Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peebles Elementary School, Mcknight 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 36% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Hosack Elementary School?
332 students attend Hosack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hosack Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hosack Elementary School?
Hosack Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hosack Elementary School offer ?
Hosack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hosack Elementary School part of?
Hosack Elementary School is part of North Allegheny School District.
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