Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Hills 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Hills Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Park Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Park Hills Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1721 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Park Hills Elementary School is ranked #1721 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Park Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Park Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Manheim Elementary School, Hanover Street Elementary School, Baresville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Park Hills Elementary School?
508 students attend Park Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Park Hills Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Hills Elementary School?
Park Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Park Hills Elementary School offer ?
Park Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Park Hills Elementary School part of?
Park Hills Elementary School is part of South Western School District.
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