Is Copper Beech School a good school?

Copper Beech School ranks 494 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Copper Beech School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 918 students attended Copper Beech School.

What is the racial makeup of Copper Beech School?

Students at Copper Beech School are 65% White, 15% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Copper Beech School attend?

Students who attend Copper Beech School usually go on to attend: Middle : Abington Middle School High : Abington Senior High School

Copper Beech School

Summary:

Copper Beech School is an elementary school located in Glenside, PA, serving 918 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Abington School District, which is ranked 90 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Copper Beech School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 56.4% in Math, 82.7% in Science, and 64.3% in English Language Arts, all exceeding the state averages. Additionally, the school's student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, rank highly within the state, indicating that Copper Beech is effectively serving diverse learners. Compared to nearby schools like Rydal Elementary School and McKinley School, Copper Beech School generally performs better on PSSA tests.

Another notable aspect of Copper Beech School is its relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 27.56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is lower than some of the nearby schools within the Abington School District, which have higher percentages of students from low-income families. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can be a significant factor in student achievement.

Detail:

Public K-5

825 N Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038-5236

(215) 881-2000

District: Abington School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
494^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,775

Students who attend Copper Beech School usually attend:

Middle:	Abington Middle School
High:	Abington Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 918

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

African American:

14.8%

Hispanic:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Copper Beech School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Abington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.9. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Copper Beech School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Abington School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), African American (14.8%), Hispanic (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Copper Beech School is 13.8. 4 elementary schools in the Abington School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Copper Beech School employs 66.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Copper Beech School is $18,775, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Abington School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Copper Beech School:

SchoolDigger ranks Copper Beech School 494^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Copper Beech School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Abington School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Abington School District 90^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	92.00	44^th	1302	96.6%
2004	89.73	63^rd	1308	95.2%
2005	82.33	135^th	1299	89.6%
2006	83.35	128^th	1545	91.7%
2007	80.53	210^th	1555	86.5%
2008	81.65	169^th	1551	89.1%
2009	78.22	243^rd	1549	84.3%
2010	76.30	308^th	1579	80.5%
2011	76.05	302^nd	1597	81.1%
2012	72.45	466^th	1599	70.9%
2013	76.32	337^th	1519	77.8%
2014	72.95	421^st	1467	71.3%
2015	80.25	262^nd	1474	82.2%
2016	82.17	240^th	1554	84.6%
2017	76.85	344^th	1547	77.8%
2018	74.67	393^rd	1530	74.3%
2019	67.11	572^nd	1544	63.0%
2021	65.10	535^th	1433	62.7%
2022	71.37	475^th	1534	69.0%
2023	69.90	494^th	1534	67.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	74.28	25^th	117	78.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.24	841^st	1414	40.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.03	368^th	1043	64.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.51	40^th	437	90.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.17	61^st	432	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Copper Beech School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.12	366^th	1236	70.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Saturday, August 28, 2010

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Enrollment information for Copper Beech School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	754	101	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	887
2003	754	101	23	9	0	n/a	n/a	887
2004	734	102	14	13	0	n/a	n/a	863
2005	717	107	14	11	0	n/a	n/a	849
2006	698	136	48	20	0	n/a	n/a	902
2007	707	127	53	24	0	n/a	n/a	911
2008	729	130	55	29	0	n/a	n/a	943
2009	736	144	42	28	1	n/a	n/a	951
2010	773	140	40	30	1	n/a	n/a	984
2011	782	154	55	32	0	0	0	1023
2012	786	168	51	28	0	0	11	1044
2013	797	172	53	37	1	1	25	1086
2014	794	169	41	51	4	1	39	1099
2015	796	155	38	46	4	3	39	1081
2016	797	153	29	45	4	2	47	1077
2017	775	164	30	56	2	1	60	1088
2018	802	165	26	66	1	0	68	1128
2019	798	174	27	80	0	2	75	1156
2020	801	197	23	85	0	1	83	1190
2021	739	170	25	84	0	0	69	1087
2022	692	172	29	92	1	0	74	1060
2023	601	136	24	82	2	0	73	918

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 Copper Beech School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	887	57.6	15.4	9
2003	887	57.6	15.4	9
2004	863	58.8	14.7	0
2005	849	56.9	14.9	9.4
2006	902	61.3	14.7	12.4
2007	911	57.7	15.8	10.5
2008	943	62.8	15.0	10.9
2009	951	64.8	14.7	12.9
2010	984	67.8	14.5	13.9
2011	1023	69.0	14.8	17.6
2012	1044	63.9	16.3	18
2013	1086	67.5	16.0	17.9
2014	1099	71.6	15.3	20.6
2015	1081	72.0	15.0	21.2
2016	1077	72.0	14.9	18.9
2017	1088	68.0	16.0	21
2018	1128	70.7	15.9	19.9
2019	1156	71.8	16.0	23.6
2020	1190	79.2	15.0	23.4
2021	1087	81.2	13.3	21.2
2022	1060	77.2	13.7	24.1
2023	918	66.1	13.8	27.6

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 Copper Beech School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	887	57.6	15.4	9
2003	887	57.6	15.4	9
2004	863	58.8	14.7	0
2005	849	56.9	14.9	9.4
2006	902	61.3	14.7	12.4
2007	911	57.7	15.8	10.5
2008	943	62.8	15.0	10.9
2009	951	64.8	14.7	12.9
2010	984	67.8	14.5	13.9
2011	1023	69.0	14.8	17.6
2012	1044	63.9	16.3	18
2013	1086	67.5	16.0	17.9
2014	1099	71.6	15.3	20.6
2015	1081	72.0	15.0	21.2
2016	1077	72.0	14.9	18.9
2017	1088	68.0	16.0	21
2018	1128	70.7	15.9	19.9
2019	1156	71.8	16.0	23.6
2020	1190	79.2	15.0	23.4
2021	1087	81.2	13.3	21.2
2022	1060	77.2	13.7	24.1
2023	918	66.1	13.8	27.6

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 Copper Beech School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$462 (2.7%)	$16,948 (97.3%)	$17,411
2020	$365 (2.2%)	$16,537 (97.8%)	$16,902
2021	$610 (3.2%)	$18,187 (96.7%)	$18,798
2022	$767 (4.1%)	$18,008 (95.9%)	$18,775

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Copper Beech School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 572^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 494^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Copper Beech School)	52.9	54.6	1.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Copper Beech School)	65.9	62.3	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Copper Beech School)	61.8	54.4	7.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Copper Beech School)	89.8	82.7	7.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Copper Beech School)	79.6	63.6	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Copper Beech School)	47.8	60	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Copper Beech School)	58.6	66.9	8.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Copper Beech School)	53.5	42.3	11.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	32.2	6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Copper Beech School)	74	62.6	11.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	56.1	6.9%
All Grades Math (Copper Beech School)	54	56.4	2.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Copper Beech School)	89.8	82.7	7.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Copper Beech School)	69.5	64.3	5.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1156	918	20.6%
African American	174	136	21.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	27	24	11.1%
Hispanic	80	82	2.5%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	798	601	24.7%
Two or More Races	75	73	2.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23.6%	27.6%	3.9%

Schools Near Copper Beech School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Copper Beech School	Public	K-5	825 N Easton Road	Glenside	19038	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 881-2000	918	66	13.8	27.6%	601 (65.5%)	136 (14.8%)	82 (8.9%)	24 (2.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (8.0%)	69.9	494^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.8%		71.4	475^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.0%	19	54.6	54.4	60.0		56.4	82.7	82.7	62.3	63.6	66.9		64.3	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Roslyn School	Public	K-5	2565 Susquehanna Rd	Roslyn	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-3368	415	34	12.2	33.7%	214 (51.6%)	64 (15.4%)	58 (14.0%)	24 (5.8%)	3 (0.7%)	5 (1.2%)	47 (11.3%)	79.5	291^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.0%		76.8	349^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.2%	58	59.1	65.3	67.7		64.1	82.0	82.0	72.8	75.0	75.4		74.4	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Highland School	Public	K-5	1301 Edge Hill Rd	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-1048	440	31	14.0	35.9%	248 (56.4%)	93 (21.1%)	38 (8.6%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.9%)	79	301^st of 1534 public elementary schools	80.4%		81.3	270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.4%	31	55.7	73.9	59.4		62.7	89.2	89.2	65.2	79.0	75.0		72.9	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Jenkintown Elementary School	Public	K-6	West & Highland Avenues	Jenkintown	19046	Montgomery County	Jenkintown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 884-2933	404	28	14.2	20.0%	286 (70.8%)	42 (10.4%)	33 (8.2%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.2%)	82.9	226^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.3%		84.3	217^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.9%	9	67.4	54.3	71.7	72.1	66.4	84.2	84.2	73.9	71.7	67.9	85.3	75.3	$18,199	$464	$17,736
Overlook School	Public	K-5	1750 Edge Hill Rd	Abington	19001	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 657-0857	460	37	12.5	37.6%	231 (50.2%)	108 (23.5%)	52 (11.3%)	36 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.2%)	81.6	249^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.8%		74.5	403^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.7%	154	67.7	63.7	56.1		62.1	90.9	90.9	75.4	76.7	74.0		75.3	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Glenside Elementary School	Public	K-4	400 Harrison Ave	Glenside	19038	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 881-6440	411	33	12.4	40.6%	149 (36.3%)	169 (41.1%)	42 (10.2%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (11.2%)	68.7	524^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.8%		55.3	789^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.6%	265	62.4	61.9			62.1	76.3	76.3	66.2	60.5			63.4	$23,748	$743	$23,005
Willow Hill School	Public	K-5	1700 Coolidge Avenue	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 657-3800	411	35	11.7	45.5%	170 (41.4%)	108 (26.3%)	55 (13.4%)	25 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (12.7%)	75	378^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.4%		73.5	421^st of 1534 public elementary schools	72.6%	43	61.7	73.3	42.9		60.1	85.3	85.3	75.0	78.6	57.1		70.7	$18,775	$767	$18,009
Wyncote Elementary School	Public	K-4	333 Rices Mill Road	Wyncote	19095	Montgomery County	Cheltenham School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 881-6410	362	31	11.8	36.7%	115 (31.8%)	179 (49.4%)	25 (6.9%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.8%)	74.9	384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%		70.2	492^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%	108	60.8	63.5			61.8	86.5	86.5	70.9	65.3			68.7	$24,385	$991	$23,394
Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School	Public	K-5	School Lane	Willow Grove	19090	Montgomery County	Upper Dublin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(215) 784-0381	432	33	13.1	20.6%	256 (59.3%)	59 (13.7%)	25 (5.8%)	44 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.9%)	78.9	302^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	80.3%		82.5	243^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	84.2%	59	63.5	68.8	65.1		65.7	81.3	81.3	65.7	68.7	86.2		73.2	$20,801	$366	$20,435
Rydal Elementary School	Public	K-5	1160 Huntingdon Pike	Huntingdon Valley	19006	Montgomery County	Abington School District	No	No	No	No	(215) 884-1308	521	32	16.1	25.7%	346 (66.4%)	30 (5.8%)	31 (6.0%)	73 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.9%)	88.1	133^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	91.3%		89.6	104^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.2%	29	77.1	71.3	71.5		73.5	88.5	88.5	85.1	79.1	79.0		81.2	$18,775	$767	$18,009

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