Strausstown Elementary School serves 100 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
100 students

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%

Black
1%
14%

White
98%
61%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
60%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Strausstown Elementary School?
100 students attend Strausstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Strausstown Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strausstown Elementary School?
Strausstown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Strausstown Elementary School offer ?
Strausstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Strausstown Elementary School part of?
Strausstown Elementary School is part of Hamburg Area School District.
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