School Overview
Dassa McKinney Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, and serves as one of the primary elementary institutions within the Moniteau School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the surrounding area, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. By maintaining a focus on traditional classroom learning alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle and high school levels within the district.

As part of the Moniteau School District, Dassa McKinney benefits from being integrated into a small-town educational framework that emphasizes community involvement and supportive student-teacher relationships. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Pennsylvania state educational standards while fostering a nurturing environment for childhood growth. Through its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and the various resources available to support the student body’s overall development and well-being.
592
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dassa McKinney El Sch
Demographic Student Count
White570
Hispanic3
Black2
Two or More14
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    570 (96.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Moniteau SD
Phone: (724)637-2321
Website: http://www.moniteau.org/dassa.htm
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 592
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 69
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 79
Grade 5 90
Grade 6 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dassa McKinney El Sch
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten69
Grade 179
Grade 286
Grade 387
Grade 479
Grade 590
Grade 6102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dassa McKinney El Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28347.8%
Male30952.2%