Top Rankings
Elk Lake School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,089 students in Elk Lake School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Elk Lake School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,089 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk Lake School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 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 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#381 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)35%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
57%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
n/a
14%
% White
90%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,831 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,838 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,831
$23,696
Spending / Student
$19,838
$23,119
Best Elk Lake School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Lake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: K-6
| 577 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Lake Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2380 Elk Lake School Road
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Springville, PA 18844
(570) 278-1106
Grades: 7-12
| 512 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Lake School District?
Elk Lake School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,089 students.
What is the rank of Elk Lake School District?
Elk Lake School District is ranked #395 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Lake School District?
90% of Elk Lake School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Lake School District?
Elk Lake School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elk Lake School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,838 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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