Ruffsdale Elementary School serves 119 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
5 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
2%
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 Ruffsdale Elementary School?
119 students attend Ruffsdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ruffsdale Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Ruffsdale Elementary School offer ?
Ruffsdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ruffsdale Elementary School part of?
Ruffsdale Elementary School is part of Southmoreland School District.
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