Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Fort Crawford 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 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
45%
14%
White
38%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Crawford School?
240 students attend Fort Crawford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Fort Crawford School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Crawford School?
Fort Crawford School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Crawford School offer ?
Fort Crawford School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Fort Crawford School part of?
Fort Crawford School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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