Carroll Elementary School

6670 Spring Rd
Shermans Dale, PA 17090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Carroll Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in PA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carroll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carroll Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
332 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Carroll Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carroll Elementary School is 0.15, 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.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1293 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
36%
55-59%
55%
60-69%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
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 Carroll Elementary School's ranking?
Carroll Elementary School is ranked #1293 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Carroll Elementary School often compared to?
Carroll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Susquenita Elementary School, New Bloomfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Carroll Elementary School?
332 students attend Carroll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Carroll Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carroll Elementary School?
Carroll Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carroll Elementary School offer ?
Carroll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carroll Elementary School part of?
Carroll Elementary School is part of West Perry School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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