Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Rheems Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rheems Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rheems Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80-89%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥90%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
89%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rheems Elementary School often compared to?
Rheems Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Road Elementary School, East High Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rheems Elementary School?
135 students attend Rheems Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rheems Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rheems Elementary School?
Rheems Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rheems Elementary School offer ?
Rheems Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rheems Elementary School part of?
Rheems Elementary School is part of Elizabethtown Area SD School District.
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