JoAnna Connell Sch

www.eriesd.org/connell

558 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

JoAnna Connell Elementary School is a public school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Erie City School District. Situated on the city’s east side, the school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a diverse urban school district, Connell Elementary emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a community-centered atmosphere for families in the local area.

The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in higher grades by aligning with state educational standards, while also integrating technology and enrichment opportunities. Through the Erie City School District's broader initiatives, JoAnna Connell works to provide a comprehensive education that includes access to extracurricular activities and support services aimed at helping every child reach their full potential. For families interested in current policies, event calendars, or specific academic programs, the school maintains an active presence through the official Erie City School District website.

558

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JoAnna Connell Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	33
Black	127
Asian	37
Two or More	120
Pacific Islander	1

White
240 (43.0 %)
Black
127 (22.8 %)
Two or More
120 (21.5 %)
Asian
37 (6.6 %)
Hispanic
33 (5.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erie City SD
Phone:	(814)874-6785
Website:	http://www.eriesd.org/connell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 95