Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Bell Township Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
3%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Bell Township Elementary School?
93 students attend Bell Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bell Township Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Township Elementary School?
Bell Township Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bell Township Elementary School offer ?
Bell Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Bell Township Elementary School part of?
Bell Township Elementary School is part of Punxsutawney Area School District.
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