MARGARET ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Margaret Ross El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hopewell Area SD school district, located in Aliquippa, PA with about 219 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Margaret Ross El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Margaret Ross Elementary School, located on Maratta Road in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Hopewell Area School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development necessary for early childhood education. As part of the Hopewell community, it emphasizes a partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure that each child has the resources and encouragement needed to succeed in their formative years.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to the intermediate and secondary levels within the district. By integrating core curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities, Margaret Ross Elementary strives to cultivate both academic proficiency and a sense of school spirit. Its location in the quiet residential area of Aliquippa helps maintain a small-town school feel, prioritizing personalized attention and a safe, inclusive environment for its student body.

For more information, contact Margaret Ross El Sch at (724) 375-2956 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1955 Maratta Rd
Aliquippa, PA 15001-4151
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MARGARET ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Aliquippa, PA with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Hopewell Area SD
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
15.33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARGARET ROSS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.3%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black or African American
8.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Asian
0.5%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.