Fort Zeller Elementary School serves 270 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Zeller Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Zeller Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
84%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Fort Zeller Elementary School?
270 students attend Fort Zeller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Fort Zeller Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Zeller Elementary School?
Fort Zeller Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Zeller Elementary School offer ?
Fort Zeller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Zeller Elementary School part of?
Fort Zeller Elementary School is part of Eastern Lebanon County School District.
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