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Lyndwood Elementary School

2 Collet St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18706
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Bottom 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Lyndwood 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lyndwood Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 240% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Lyndwood 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 Lyndwood Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)
#2352 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
38%
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
14%
14%
White
43%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lyndwood Elementary School's ranking?
Lyndwood Elementary School is ranked #2352 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lyndwood Elementary School?
235 students attend Lyndwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lyndwood Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lyndwood Elementary School?
Lyndwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lyndwood Elementary School offer ?
Lyndwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lyndwood Elementary School part of?
Lyndwood Elementary School is part of Hanover Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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