Serving 780 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alloway Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alloway Creek Elementary School's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Alloway Creek 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 Alloway Creek Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1415 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alloway Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Alloway Creek Elementary School is ranked #1415 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Alloway Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Alloway Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biglerville Elementary School, Bermudian Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Alloway Creek Elementary School?
780 students attend Alloway Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Alloway Creek Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alloway Creek Elementary School?
Alloway Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alloway Creek Elementary School offer ?
Alloway Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Alloway Creek Elementary School part of?
Alloway Creek Elementary School is part of Littlestown Area School District.
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