Serving 198 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Allard 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (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 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
6%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Allard Elementary School?
198 students attend Allard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Allard Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allard Elementary School?
Allard Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Allard Elementary School offer ?
Allard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Allard Elementary School part of?
Allard Elementary School is part of Moon Area School District.
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