Top Rankings
Armstrong School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,373 students in Armstrong School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Armstrong School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,373 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
360 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Armstrong School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
57%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
96%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,697 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,003 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$105 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,697
$23,696
Spending / Student
$24,003
$23,119
Best Armstrong School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 E. Grant Avenue
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Dayton, PA 16222
(814) 257-8816
Gr: K-6 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Hills Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
181 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7651
Gr: K-3 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Elderton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
239 S. Lytle Street
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Elderton, PA 15736
(724) 354-2131
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Shannock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 Cowanshannock Avenue
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-6991
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Buffington Dr
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 1,440 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
West Hills Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
175 Heritage Park Drive
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 543-1121
Gr: 4-6 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
West Shamokin Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
178 Wolf Drive
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Rural Valley, PA 16249
(724) 783-7040
Gr: 7-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Lenape Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Center Ave
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Ford City, PA 16226
(724) 763-5299
Gr: K-6 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,373 students.
What is the rank of Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District is ranked #229 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong School District?
96% of Armstrong School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armstrong School District?
Armstrong School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Armstrong School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,003 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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