Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Newton-Ransom Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 196 students in grades K-4 in the Abington Heights School District in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. This exceptional school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Newton-Ransom Elementary School's academic performance is truly outstanding. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.4% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 55.9% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Science, with 91.1% of students proficient or better, compared to 81.2% for the district and 65.8% for the state. Within the Abington Heights School District, Newton-Ransom Elementary outperforms the other elementary schools, Waverly School and Clarks Summit Elementary School, on most academic metrics.

Newton-Ransom Elementary School's exceptional performance extends beyond just overall academic achievement. The school has exceptional performance among specific student subgroups, ranking 118 out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 78 out of 1,084 for disabled students, both earning 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Additionally, the school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 8.16%, suggests a relatively affluent student population, and the school's higher per-student spending of $15,229 indicates a strong financial investment in the school's educational program.


Detail:

Public K-4

 1549 Newton Ransom Boulevard
       Clarks Summit, PA  18411-9802


(570) 585-8300

District: Abington Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,229 Help


Students who attend Newton-Ransom Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Abington Heights Middle School
High:    Abington Heights High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  201

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newton-Ransom Elementary School ranks better than 85.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Newton-Ransom Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Abington Heights School District. Racial makeup is: White (95%), two or more races (3.5%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Abington Heights School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newton-Ransom Elementary School is 13.9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newton-Ransom Elementary School is $15,229. 2 elementary schools in the Abington Heights School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newton-Ransom Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton-Ransom Elementary School 215th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Newton-Ransom Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Abington Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Abington Heights School District 72nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.07 784th 1545 49.3%
2007 55.67 837th 1555 46.2%
2008 65.97 593rd 1551 61.8%
2009 74.42 358th 1549 76.9%
2010 68.26 544th 1579 65.5%
2011 79.15 234th 1597 85.3%
2012 72.64 463rd 1599 71.0%
2013 73.42 417th 1519 72.5%
2014 63.25 660th 1467 55.0%
2015 67.46 541st 1474 63.3%
2016 70.17 507th 1554 67.4%
2017 60.86 719th 1547 53.5%
2018 83.63 200th 1530 86.9%
2019 71.92 463rd 1544 70.0%
2021 60.68 618th 1433 56.9%
2022 72.25 447th 1534 70.9%
2023 79.28 295th 1534 80.8%
2024 83.72 215th 1526 85.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.33 118th 1488 92.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.30 78th 1084 92.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.68 332nd 1495 77.8%
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Rank History for White students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.14 350th 1236 71.7%
2024 72.34 313th 1229 74.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1989 246 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1990 243 2 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 248
1991 249 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 255 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 227 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1994 221 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1995 256 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 256 2 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 282 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1998 305 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1999 293 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 298
2000 274 4 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 284 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2002 274 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 274 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 248 5 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 250 7 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2006 239 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2007 257 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2008 273 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2009 262 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 273 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2011 273 4 3 4 0 0 0 0 284
2012 246 4 3 4 0 0 0 0 257
2013 271 5 5 7 0 0 1 0 289
2014 272 4 6 5 0 1 1 0 289
2015 253 3 4 10 0 1 6 0 277
2016 250 2 3 7 0 0 5 0 267
2017 235 0 2 5 0 0 5 0 247
2018 233 4 0 6 0 0 5 0 248
2019 239 3 3 4 0 0 4 0 253
2020 226 3 3 4 0 0 7 0 243
2021 196 2 3 5 0 0 2 0 208
2022 202 1 1 3 0 0 5 0 212
2023 187 1 1 2 0 0 5 0 196
2024 191 0 2 1 0 0 7 0 201

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 15.1 15.3 n/a
1989 254 17.3 14.6 n/a
1990 248 20.6 12.0 0
1991 252 17.2 14.6 n/a
1992 259 17.5 14.8 n/a
1993 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1994 226 12.5 18.1 n/a
1995 262 12.0 21.8 n/a
1996 262 12.0 21.8 n/a
1997 289 13.0 22.2 n/a
1998 307 17.0 18.1 n/a
1999 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
2000 282 17.5 16.1 20.2
2001 290 18.0 16.1 13.4
2002 281 18.0 15.6 13.9
2003 281 18.0 15.6 13.9
2004 260 19.3 13.5 14.6
2005 262 18.2 14.4 14.9
2006 248 18.9 13.1 16.1
2007 267 20.6 13.0 16.1
2008 283 23.4 12.1 13.4
2009 267 22.6 11.8 15.4
2010 281 23.1 12.1 14.6
2011 284 22.1 12.8 20.1
2012 257 20.7 12.3 21.8
2013 289 21.3 13.5 29.1
2014 289 20.0 14.3 24.6
2015 277 20.0 13.8 27.4
2016 267 19.0 14.0 35.2
2017 247 18.3 13.4 29.1
2018 248 19.3 12.8 30.6
2019 253 17.3 14.6 32.4
2020 243 18.3 13.2 27.2
2021 208 18.3 11.3 n/a
2022 212 17.3 12.2 n/a
2023 196 15.8 12.3 8.2
2024 201 14.4 13.9 7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 232 15.1 15.3 n/a
1989 254 17.3 14.6 n/a
1990 248 20.6 12.0 0
1991 252 17.2 14.6 n/a
1992 259 17.5 14.8 n/a
1993 231 16.0 14.4 n/a
1994 226 12.5 18.1 n/a
1995 262 12.0 21.8 n/a
1996 262 12.0 21.8 n/a
1997 289 13.0 22.2 n/a
1998 307 17.0 18.1 n/a
1999 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
2000 282 17.5 16.1 20.2
2001 290 18.0 16.1 13.4
2002 281 18.0 15.6 13.9
2003 281 18.0 15.6 13.9
2004 260 19.3 13.5 14.6
2005 262 18.2 14.4 14.9
2006 248 18.9 13.1 16.1
2007 267 20.6 13.0 16.1
2008 283 23.4 12.1 13.4
2009 267 22.6 11.8 15.4
2010 281 23.1 12.1 14.6
2011 284 22.1 12.8 20.1
2012 257 20.7 12.3 21.8
2013 289 21.3 13.5 29.1
2014 289 20.0 14.3 24.6
2015 277 20.0 13.8 27.4
2016 267 19.0 14.0 35.2
2017 247 18.3 13.4 29.1
2018 248 19.3 12.8 30.6
2019 253 17.3 14.6 32.4
2020 243 18.3 13.2 27.2
2021 208 18.3 11.3 n/a
2022 212 17.3 12.2 n/a
2023 196 15.8 12.3 8.2
2024 201 14.4 13.9 7.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $284 (1.9%) $14,310 (98.0%) $14,595
2020 $192 (1.4%) $13,860 (98.6%) $14,051
2021 $313 (2.2%) $14,129 (97.8%) $14,441
2022 $668 (4.4%) $14,560 (95.6%) $15,229

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Newton-Ransom Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 463rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 295th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)66.686.1
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)67.481.4
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)68.255
 13.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)93.190
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)72.757.5
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)67.471.1
 3.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)93.190
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Newton-Ransom Elementary School)7069.9
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students253196
 22.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White239187
 21.8%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.4%8.2%
 24.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 201 students attended Newton-Ransom Elementary School.

Students at Newton-Ransom Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Newton-Ransom Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Abington Heights Middle School
High : Abington Heights High School

Newton-Ransom Elementary School ranks 215th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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