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Elizabeth Forward School District

401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Elizabeth Forward School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,307 students in Elizabeth Forward School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Elizabeth Forward School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
2,307 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Elizabeth Forward School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#92 out of 685 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
38%
68%
55%
70%
57%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
88%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,055 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,055
$23,696
Spending / Student
$18,209
$23,119

Best Elizabeth Forward School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2318
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mt Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2400 Greenock Buena Vista Road
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2327
Gr: 3-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
William Penn Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
392 William Penn Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
(412) 896-2330
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth Forward Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Weigles Hill Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2349
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Elizabeth Forward Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 Rock Run Road
Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 896-2335
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Greenock Buena Vista Rd
Mckeesport, PA 15135
(412) 896-2324
Gr: K-2 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,307 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District is ranked #91 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth Forward School District?
88% of Elizabeth Forward School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth Forward School District?
Elizabeth Forward School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Elizabeth Forward School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,209 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,307 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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