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Round Hills Elementary School (Closed 2014)

136 Grimesville Rd
Williamsport, PA 17701
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Round Hills 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
85-89%
73%
(12-13)
80-84%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
88%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Round Hills Elementary School?
286 students attend Round Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Round Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Round Hills Elementary School?
Round Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Round Hills Elementary School offer ?
Round Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Round Hills Elementary School part of?
Round Hills Elementary School is part of Williamsport Area School District.

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