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#1175 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 41% in state
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch
Elementary School · New Kensington-Arnold SD
1701 Alcoa Dr, Arnold, PA 15068
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
6.8
Grades
3rd – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#1,175 of 2,846
In Arnold
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#1 of 4
New Kensington-Arnold SD
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Roy A. Hunt EL Sch
Elementary School in Arnold · grades 3rd – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Roy A. Hunt EL Sch
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is a public elementary school in Arnold, PA, part of New Kensington-Arnold SD. Roy A.
Hunt EL Sch serves approximately 585 students, and covers grades 3rd-6th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,175 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Roy A. Hunt EL Sch show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Roy A. Hunt EL Sch — Students at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Roy A. Hunt EL Sch Compares
See how Roy A. Hunt EL Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1701 Alcoa Dr, Arnold, PA 15068
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Roy A. Hunt EL Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tenth Street El Sch (rated 8.1/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Oakmont), which scores notably higher. Another option is Pivik El Sch (rated 7.3/10, 5.9 miles away, in nearby Plum), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, O'Block El Sch (rated 6.7/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Pittsburgh), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Arnold, see our Arnold schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Berkey Sch Arnold | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Northern Westmoreland Career & Technology Center New Kensington | 0.7 mi | — |
| Valley JSHS New Kensington | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| MARY QUEEN OF APOSTLES SCHOOL New Kensington | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Martin Sch New Kensington | 1.3 mi | 2.3 |
| Highlands El Sch Tarentum | 1.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Springdale JSHS Springdale | 2.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Stewart El Sch Lower Burrell | 2.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Highlands Early Childhood Center Brackenridge | 2.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Highlands MS Natrona Heights | 3.1 mi | 5.0 |
| Highlands SHS Natrona Heights | 3.3 mi | 6.2 |
| ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL Natrona Heights | 3.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Bon Air El Sch Lower Burrell | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Charles A Huston MS Lower Burrell | 3.2 mi | 3.7 |
| Burrell HS Lower Burrell | 3.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Acmetonia El Sch Cheswick | 3.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Plum SHS Plum | 4.9 mi | 7.6 |
| Pivik El Sch Plum | 5.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Tenth Street El Sch Oakmont | 5.4 mi | 8.1 |
| O'Block El Sch Pittsburgh | 6.7 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 15068 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,997
Median Home Value
$166,000
Median Rent
$749/mo
Population
36,068
College Educated
26.5%
Homeownership
72.5%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Median Age
46.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Roy A. Hunt EL Sch
What grades does Roy A. Hunt EL Sch serve?
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy A. Hunt EL Sch rank in PA?
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch ranks #1,175 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch a charter school?
No, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy A. Hunt EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Roy A. Hunt EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy A. Hunt EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Roy A. Hunt EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.6%
- Phone
- (724) 335-2511
Resources & Links
District
New Kensington-Arnold SD- District Enrollment
- 1,947
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,297
- District Rank
- #1 of 4
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