Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Hempfield Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% 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-3
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)65-69%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)75-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Hempfield Elementary School?
361 students attend Hempfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hempfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hempfield Elementary School?
Hempfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hempfield Elementary School offer ?
Hempfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Hempfield Elementary School part of?
Hempfield Elementary School is part of Greenville Area School District.
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