Serving 1,068 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Punxsutawney Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,068 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School's student population of 1,068 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,068 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
School Rankings
Punxsutawney Area 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 Punxsutawney Area Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#1731 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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 Punxsutawney Area Elementary School's ranking?
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School is ranked #1731 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Punxsutawney Area Elementary School?
1,068 students attend Punxsutawney Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Punxsutawney Area Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Punxsutawney Area Elementary School?
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Punxsutawney Area Elementary School offer ?
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Punxsutawney Area Elementary School part of?
Punxsutawney Area Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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