Serving 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Allen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 is 55% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Allen Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Allen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Allen Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
4%
14%
White
85%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Allen Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Fort Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maxwell Elementary School, Mccullough Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Allen Elementary School?
481 students attend Fort Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Fort Allen Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Allen Elementary School?
Fort Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Allen Elementary School offer ?
Fort Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Allen Elementary School part of?
Fort Allen Elementary School is part of Hempfield Area School District.
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