Shenandoah Elementary School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% 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-5
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
61%
14%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shenandoah Elementary School?
246 students attend Shenandoah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Shenandoah Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shenandoah Elementary School?
Shenandoah Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shenandoah Elementary School offer ?
Shenandoah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Shenandoah Elementary School part of?
Shenandoah Elementary School is part of Penn Hills School District.
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