Serving 238 students in grades Kindergarten-5, D Ferd Swaney 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 was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)55-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)2%
15%
White
(15-16)95%
68%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)3%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend D Ferd Swaney Elementary School?
238 students attend D Ferd Swaney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of D Ferd Swaney Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of D Ferd Swaney Elementary School?
D Ferd Swaney Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does D Ferd Swaney Elementary School offer ?
D Ferd Swaney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is D Ferd Swaney Elementary School part of?
D Ferd Swaney Elementary School is part of Albert Gallatin Area School District.
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