Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Utica Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% 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-6
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-69%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-79%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Utica Elementary School?
85 students attend Utica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Utica Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 Utica Elementary School?
Utica Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Utica Elementary School offer ?
Utica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Utica Elementary School part of?
Utica Elementary School is part of Franklin Area School District.
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