Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Gill Hall Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher 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-2
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gill Hall Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Gill Hall Elementary School is 0.36, 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)
(17-18)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
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: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Gill Hall Elementary School?
391 students attend Gill Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gill Hall Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gill Hall Elementary School?
Gill Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gill Hall Elementary School offer ?
Gill Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gill Hall Elementary School part of?
Gill Hall Elementary School is part of West Jefferson Hills School District.
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