Serving 131 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dunbar Boro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
131 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
5%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% PA state average).
How many students attend Dunbar Boro Elementary School?
131 students attend Dunbar Boro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dunbar Boro Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Boro Elementary School?
Dunbar Boro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Boro Elementary School offer ?
Dunbar Boro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dunbar Boro Elementary School part of?
Dunbar Boro Elementary School is part of Connellsville Area School District.
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