Irving Elementary School serves 533 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 39% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)48%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
29%
14%
White
40%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
6%
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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Irving Elementary School?
533 students attend Irving Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Irving Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Irving Elementary School?
Irving Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Irving Elementary School offer ?
Irving Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Irving Elementary School part of?
Irving Elementary School is part of Erie City School District.
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