Alverton Elementary School serves 306 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
306 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alverton Elementary School?
306 students attend Alverton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Alverton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alverton Elementary School?
Alverton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alverton Elementary School offer ?
Alverton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Alverton Elementary School part of?
Alverton Elementary School is part of Southmoreland School District.
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