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Acmetonia Elementary School

Summary:

Acmetonia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, serving 484 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Allegheny Valley School District. The school faces a unique set of challenges, including a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, a lack of racial diversity, and declining academic performance compared to nearby schools.

Acmetonia has seen a sharp increase in free/reduced lunch recipients, from 40.73% in 2021-2022 to 99.79% in 2022-2023, indicating a significant increase in economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.46%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Acmetonia's student performance on PSSA tests is mixed, with better performance in science but lower scores in math and English language arts, especially in the upper grades. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 732 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 807 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023, with a 2-star rating.

In comparison, neighboring schools like Pivik Elementary, Hartwood Elementary, and Tenth Street Elementary have significantly higher academic performance and statewide rankings, indicating that Acmetonia may have room for improvement in providing a more competitive educational experience. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to explore targeted interventions, resource allocation, and strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable and high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 300 Pearl Street
       Cheswick, PA  15024-1066

(724) 274-6500

District: Allegheny Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
807th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,120 Help


Students who attend Acmetonia Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Springdale Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Acmetonia Elementary School ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.04. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.5%), two or more races (4.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Acmetonia Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Acmetonia Elementary School is $21,120.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Acmetonia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Acmetonia Elementary School 807th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Acmetonia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Allegheny Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegheny Valley School District 258th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Acmetonia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Acmetonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.77 732nd 1544 52.6%
2021 48.50 847th 1433 40.9%
2022 45.44 963rd 1534 37.2%
2023 54.04 807th 1534 47.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Acmetonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.08 606th 1414 57.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Acmetonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.10 477th 1043 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Acmetonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.59 836th 1236 32.4%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Acmetonia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 344 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1990 349 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 360 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 385 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1993 388 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 392 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 407 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1996 407 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1997 402 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 426 3 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 419 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 409 6 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 420
2001 393 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2002 320 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 320 5 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 304 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 305 5 2 4 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 294 3 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 313 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2008 295 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 295 5 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 290 7 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 302
2011 289 7 1 4 1 0 0 0 302
2012 298 5 1 3 1 0 3 0 311
2013 287 3 1 4 0 0 8 0 303
2014 282 7 1 3 0 0 8 0 301
2015 258 6 2 6 0 0 7 0 279
2016 258 2 3 6 0 0 9 0 278
2017 263 3 2 7 0 0 9 0 284
2018 253 1 1 5 0 0 6 0 266
2019 461 8 1 10 0 0 23 0 503
2020 474 6 0 12 1 0 31 0 524
2021 445 4 2 13 1 0 24 0 489
2022 444 3 1 15 1 0 32 0 496
2023 433 14 1 12 1 0 23 0 484

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 Acmetonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 14.5 17.6 n/a
1989 345 16.0 21.5 n/a
1990 349 20.0 17.4 0
1991 361 19.5 18.5 n/a
1992 388 20.0 19.4 n/a
1993 390 16.7 23.4 n/a
1994 394 17.7 22.3 n/a
1995 407 19.1 21.3 n/a
1996 407 19.1 21.3 n/a
1997 406 19.6 20.7 n/a
1998 435 20.0 21.8 n/a
1999 428 22.0 19.5 n/a
2000 420 22.0 19.1 23.1
2001 399 23.0 17.3 24.8
2002 330 17.5 18.9 23.9
2003 330 17.5 18.9 23.9
2004 314 17.5 17.9 34.4
2005 318 17.5 18.2 24.8
2006 304 16.9 18.0 28.6
2007 321 18.8 17.1 24.6
2008 304 19.3 15.8 28.6
2009 303 18.7 16.1 36.3
2010 302 19.0 15.8 27.2
2011 302 19.9 15.1 30.1
2012 311 17.9 17.3 50.2
2013 303 17.6 17.1 54.5
2014 301 18.1 16.6 51.2
2015 279 19.0 14.6 47.3
2016 278 17.0 16.3 49.3
2017 284 18.1 15.6 52.1
2018 266 17.2 15.4 55.6
2019 503 33.1 15.1 51.5
2020 524 36.2 14.4 51.7
2021 489 37.2 13.1 47
2022 496 40.7 12.1 40.7
2023 484 40.5 11.9 99.8

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 Acmetonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 14.5 17.6 n/a
1989 345 16.0 21.5 n/a
1990 349 20.0 17.4 0
1991 361 19.5 18.5 n/a
1992 388 20.0 19.4 n/a
1993 390 16.7 23.4 n/a
1994 394 17.7 22.3 n/a
1995 407 19.1 21.3 n/a
1996 407 19.1 21.3 n/a
1997 406 19.6 20.7 n/a
1998 435 20.0 21.8 n/a
1999 428 22.0 19.5 n/a
2000 420 22.0 19.1 23.1
2001 399 23.0 17.3 24.8
2002 330 17.5 18.9 23.9
2003 330 17.5 18.9 23.9
2004 314 17.5 17.9 34.4
2005 318 17.5 18.2 24.8
2006 304 16.9 18.0 28.6
2007 321 18.8 17.1 24.6
2008 304 19.3 15.8 28.6
2009 303 18.7 16.1 36.3
2010 302 19.0 15.8 27.2
2011 302 19.9 15.1 30.1
2012 311 17.9 17.3 50.2
2013 303 17.6 17.1 54.5
2014 301 18.1 16.6 51.2
2015 279 19.0 14.6 47.3
2016 278 17.0 16.3 49.3
2017 284 18.1 15.6 52.1
2018 266 17.2 15.4 55.6
2019 503 33.1 15.1 51.5
2020 524 36.2 14.4 51.7
2021 489 37.2 13.1 47
2022 496 40.7 12.1 40.7
2023 484 40.5 11.9 99.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Acmetonia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (4.1%) $21,125 (95.9%) $22,032
2020 $819 (4.3%) $18,348 (95.7%) $19,167
2021 $2,067 (8.5%) $22,129 (91.5%) $24,196
2022 $1,669 (7.9%) $19,451 (92.1%) $21,120

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Acmetonia 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 732nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 807th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Acmetonia Elementary School)70.650
 20.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Acmetonia Elementary School)70.656.5
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Acmetonia Elementary School)36.948.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Acmetonia Elementary School)87.789.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Acmetonia Elementary School)68.459.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Acmetonia Elementary School)40.641.2
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Acmetonia Elementary School)64.956.4
 8.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Acmetonia Elementary School)36.720
 16.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Acmetonia Elementary School)67.250.7
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Acmetonia Elementary School)46.539.1
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Acmetonia Elementary School)87.789.6
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Acmetonia Elementary School)67.755.6
 12.1%
   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 Students503484
 3.8%
African American814
 75%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic1012
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White461433
 6.1%
Two or More Races2323
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%99.8%
 48.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Acmetonia Elementary School.

Students at Acmetonia Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Acmetonia Elementary School ranks 807th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Acmetonia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Springdale Junior/Senior High School


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