Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Cecil Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% 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-4
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)80-84%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Cecil Elementary School?
232 students attend Cecil Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cecil Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cecil Elementary School?
Cecil Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cecil Elementary School offer ?
Cecil Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Cecil Elementary School part of?
Cecil Elementary School is part of Canon-Mcmillan School District.
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