A L Wilson Elementary School

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A L Wilson Elementary School ranks 1053 rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

A L Wilson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fairchance, Pennsylvania, serving 344 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District, which is ranked 426 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

While A L Wilson Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.31%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 997-1090 out of 1,433-1,544 schools over the past few years. The school's performance is below the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, particularly for subgroups like white students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, who rank in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Masontown Elementary School, George J Plava Elementary School, and Smithfield Elementary School, which are part of the same school district, A L Wilson Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower. The school's declining performance, with its statewide ranking dropping from 997 in 2018-2019 to 1090 in 2021-2022, and its overall rating decreasing from 2 stars to 1 star during this period, raises concerns about the school's ability to effectively serve its students. Additionally, the school's fluctuating spending per student, ranging from $12,228 to $22,645, may be contributing to the academic challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

100 Al Wilson Drive
Fairchance, PA 15436-1308

(724) 564-7434

District: Albert Gallatin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1053^rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,040

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 344

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details A L Wilson Elementary School ranks worse than 68.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details A L Wilson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A L Wilson Elementary School is 13.3. 2 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare A L Wilson Elementary School employs 25.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at A L Wilson Elementary School is $15,040. 2 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

A L Wilson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks A L Wilson Elementary School 1053^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See A L Wilson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Albert Gallatin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albert Gallatin Area School District 426^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for A L Wilson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at A L Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	45.85	997^th	1544	35.4%
2021	28.45	1083^rd	1433	24.4%
2022	33.25	1090^th	1534	28.9%
2023	37.82	1053^rd	1534	31.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A L Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.61	917^th	1414	35.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at A L Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	13.07	993^rd	1043	4.8%

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Rank History for White students at A L Wilson Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.30	1041^st	1236	15.8%

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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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Enrollment information for A L Wilson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	384	3	1	3	0	0	11	402
2018	341	6	2	3	0	0	6	358
2019	365	6	2	1	0	1	15	390
2020	363	6	0	3	1	2	18	393
2021	329	6	0	2	1	2	22	362
2022	328	7	0	2	0	2	19	358
2023	321	3	0	0	0	2	18	344

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 A L Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	402	26.4	15.2	100
2018	358	26.4	13.5	100
2019	390	26.4	14.7	100
2020	393	24.8	15.8	100
2021	362	24.8	14.5	99.2
2022	358	25.8	13.8	99.2
2023	344	25.8	13.3	100

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 A L Wilson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	402	26.4	15.2	100
2018	358	26.4	13.5	100
2019	390	26.4	14.7	100
2020	393	24.8	15.8	100
2021	362	24.8	14.5	99.2
2022	358	25.8	13.8	99.2
2023	344	25.8	13.3	100

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 A L Wilson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$601 (4.9%)	$11,627 (95.1%)	$12,228
2020	$1,131 (5.0%)	$21,514 (95.0%)	$22,645
2021	$1,128 (8.6%)	$11,956 (91.4%)	$13,084
2022	$2,343 (15.6%)	$12,697 (84.4%)	$15,040

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A L Wilson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 997^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1053^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (A L Wilson Elementary School)	44.4	14	30.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (A L Wilson Elementary School)	46	36	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (A L Wilson Elementary School)	32.8	44.1	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (A L Wilson Elementary School)	83.6	81.4	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (A L Wilson Elementary School)	59	56.1	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (A L Wilson Elementary School)	45.9	33.4	12.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (A L Wilson Elementary School)	72.2	28.8	43.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (A L Wilson Elementary School)	41.1	31.2	9.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (A L Wilson Elementary School)	83.6	81.4	2.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (A L Wilson Elementary School)	58.9	40.9	18%
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	390	344	11.8%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	1	0	100%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	365	321	12.1%
Two or More Races	15	18	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near A L Wilson Elementary 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 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
A L Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Al Wilson Drive	Fairchance	15436	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 564-7434	344	26	13.3	100.0%	321 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	37.8	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%		33.3	1090^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.9%	37	14.0	44.1	33.4				31.2	81.4		81.4	36.0	56.1	28.8				40.9	$15,040	$2,343	$12,697
Hutchinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	213 Mountain View Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-6208	328	25	12.9	59.5%	273 (83.2%)	26 (7.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.0%)	45.4	941^st of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%		49	911^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.6%	30	41.3	50.0	13.7				36.3	83.9		83.9	43.5	66.1	27.9				47.6	$19,780	$1,550	$18,230
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	370 Derrick Ave	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-7371	326	22	14.7	42.6%	269 (82.5%)	17 (5.2%)	6 (1.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	24 (7.4%)	62	655^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.3%		66.4	567^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%	88	50.0	52.0	47.9				50.0	82.0		82.0	60.7	60.0	58.4				59.7	$17,181	$1,112	$16,068
Smithfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	23 Liberty St	Smithfield	15479	Westmoreland County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 569-9570	254	16	16.3	100.0%	247 (97.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	59.8	706^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.0%		71.5	470^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%	236	43.9	60.5	67.5				57.1	67.5		67.5	59.5	57.9	52.5				56.6	$15,174	$2,165	$13,009
Ben Franklin School	Public	K-8	351 Morgantown St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 439-5020	517	32	16.0	89.7%	343 (66.3%)	88 (17.0%)	26 (5.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (10.4%)	48	910^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.7%		41.3	1013^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	103	32.4	44.4	39.6	30.6	24.0	9.3	27.0	82.2	59.8	67.5	34.3	57.8	43.8	64.8	48.6	45.4	48.6	$15,496	$2,415	$13,081
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	K-5	303 Connellsville St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-3581	259	20	13.1	88.8%	114 (44.0%)	94 (36.3%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	36 (13.9%)	9.1	1372^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	10.6%		13.7	1292^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.8%	80	5.1	12.5	3.7				7.5	44.8		44.8	28.2	25.0	29.6				27.3	$18,285	$4,840	$13,446
Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Water St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-9600	269	24	11.0	71.7%	210 (78.1%)	22 (8.2%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	23 (8.6%)	41.2	1001^st of 1534 public elementary schools	34.7%		36.8	1064^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.6%	63	28.2	36.4	30.2				32.1	85.4		85.4	33.3	49.1	51.2				45.3	$19,530	$1,862	$17,668
Marshall Elementary School	Public	K-5	335 Park Street	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-5851	310	23	13.6	67.7%	272 (87.7%)	9 (2.9%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	60.7	682^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%		41.5	1009^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%	327	71.4	46.3	52.0				55.5	81.5		81.5	71.4	46.3	46.0				53.4	$19,903	$1,763	$18,140
George J Plava Elementary School	Public	K-5	120 Puritan Rd	Mc Clellandtown	15458	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 737-5424	321	22	14.5	100.0%	288 (89.7%)	13 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	20.1	1225^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.1%		24.8	1167^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.9%	58	20.8	26.0	19.1				22.0	57.2		57.2	41.5	33.4	31.9				35.8	$13,367	$2,098	$11,269
Menallen School	Public	K-6	8 Pedro Drive	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-4160	307	22	13.8	95.1%	250 (81.4%)	22 (7.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.1%)	63.6	625^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.3%		71.8	461^st of 1534 public elementary schools	69.9%	164	51.6	34.4	51.3	48.4			46.6	84.4		84.4	58.0	50.0	70.3	67.7			61.8	$18,400	$3,466	$14,934

Frequently Asked Questions about A L Wilson Elementary School

Is A L Wilson Elementary School a good school?

A L Wilson Elementary School ranks 1053^rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is A L Wilson Elementary School in?

Albert Gallatin Area School District

How many students attend A L Wilson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 344 students attended A L Wilson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of A L Wilson Elementary School?

Students at A L Wilson Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races.

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