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Irving Elementary School

Summary:

Irving Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving around 280 students in grades K-5 within the Altoona Area School District in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This high-performing school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current statewide ranking of 363 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Irving Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the Altoona Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.2% of Irving students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% for the district and the state. Similarly, 67.2% of Irving students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 49% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for various student subgroups, ranking 290 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students and 167 out of 1,084 for disabled students, both with 4-star ratings.

Compared to other elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District, Irving Elementary School stands out. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Irving's PSSA Math proficiency rate of 67.2% was much higher than the district average of 40.4% and the rates of nearby schools like Mowrie A. Ebner (33.5%) and Penn-Lincoln (26.4%). The school's higher per-student spending, lower student-teacher ratio, and magnet school status may be contributing factors to its strong academic performance and ability to serve diverse student populations effectively.


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Public, Magnet K-5

 110 Cherry Ave
       Altoona, PA  16601-4555

(814) 946-8392

District: Altoona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
363rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,518 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  280

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Compare Details Irving Elementary School ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Irving Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Altoona Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), two or more races (4.6%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Irving Elementary School is 15.7. 5 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Irving Elementary School is $15,518, which is the 3rd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Irving Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Irving Elementary School 363rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Irving Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Altoona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona Area School District 336th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Irving Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.36 483rd 1302 62.9%
2004 74.49 358th 1308 72.6%
2005 68.62 445th 1299 65.7%
2006 81.05 201st 1545 87.0%
2007 78.86 260th 1555 83.3%
2008 68.85 510th 1551 67.1%
2009 70.45 452nd 1549 70.8%
2010 75.10 340th 1579 78.5%
2011 73.66 381st 1597 76.1%
2012 79.95 211th 1599 86.8%
2013 78.75 271st 1519 82.2%
2014 78.48 261st 1467 82.2%
2016 75.73 369th 1554 76.3%
2017 79.08 310th 1547 80.0%
2018 71.21 472nd 1530 69.2%
2019 80.96 264th 1544 82.9%
2021 78.55 286th 1433 80.0%
2022 74.30 408th 1534 73.4%
2023 70.34 486th 1534 68.3%
2024 76.43 363rd 1526 76.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.19 458th 1414 67.6%
2024 75.20 290th 1432 79.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.99 380th 1488 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.74 167th 1084 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.44 394th 1495 73.6%
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Rank History for White students at Irving Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.20 525th 1236 57.5%
2024 64.36 434th 1229 64.7%
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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 Irving Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 251 29 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1989 257 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1990 292 20 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1991 279 14 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1992 269 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1993 243 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1994 260 19 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1995 231 31 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 231 31 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 243 42 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1998 241 39 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 286
1999 244 46 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 247 31 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 290
2001 225 22 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 229 14 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 229 14 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 254 18 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 278 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2006 285 12 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2007 297 12 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 295 21 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 323 18 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 348
2010 306 16 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 326
2011 316 14 3 2 0 0 0 0 335
2012 318 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 332
2013 307 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 317
2014 305 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 315
2015 321 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 333
2016 349 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 363
2017 341 11 3 3 0 0 0 0 358
2018 334 10 5 1 0 0 2 0 352
2019 334 10 2 3 0 0 3 0 352
2020 327 17 1 3 0 0 5 0 353
2021 262 7 0 4 0 0 5 0 278
2022 270 6 1 4 0 0 14 0 295
2023 257 6 0 4 0 0 13 0 280

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 Irving Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.6 15.9 n/a
1989 278 17.6 15.7 n/a
1990 314 17.6 17.8 0
1991 296 17.6 16.8 n/a
1992 288 17.6 16.3 n/a
1993 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1994 281 15.0 18.7 n/a
1995 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1996 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1997 288 14.0 20.6 n/a
1998 286 16.0 17.9 n/a
1999 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
2000 290 17.0 17.1 52.4
2001 256 16.0 16.0 44.1
2002 250 17.4 14.4 41.6
2003 250 17.4 14.4 41.6
2004 277 16.8 16.5 50.2
2005 299 17.2 17.4 34.8
2006 304 17.6 17.3 43.8
2007 317 16.8 18.9 39.1
2008 324 16.8 19.3 34.9
2009 348 17.6 19.7 36.8
2010 326 16.0 20.2 39.9
2011 335 14.9 22.3 33.7
2012 332 17.1 19.4 36.1
2013 317 17.0 18.5 28.7
2014 315 16.6 18.9 31.7
2015 333 17.0 19.5 32.1
2016 363 20.0 18.1 40.2
2017 358 22.5 15.8 36.6
2018 352 22.2 15.8 33.8
2019 352 21.5 16.3 35.2
2020 353 21.3 16.5 38.5
2021 278 17.2 16.0 35.6
2022 295 17.1 17.1 37.6
2023 280 17.7 15.7 46.4

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 Irving Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.6 15.9 n/a
1989 278 17.6 15.7 n/a
1990 314 17.6 17.8 0
1991 296 17.6 16.8 n/a
1992 288 17.6 16.3 n/a
1993 254 15.0 16.9 n/a
1994 281 15.0 18.7 n/a
1995 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1996 266 15.0 17.7 n/a
1997 288 14.0 20.6 n/a
1998 286 16.0 17.9 n/a
1999 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
2000 290 17.0 17.1 52.4
2001 256 16.0 16.0 44.1
2002 250 17.4 14.4 41.6
2003 250 17.4 14.4 41.6
2004 277 16.8 16.5 50.2
2005 299 17.2 17.4 34.8
2006 304 17.6 17.3 43.8
2007 317 16.8 18.9 39.1
2008 324 16.8 19.3 34.9
2009 348 17.6 19.7 36.8
2010 326 16.0 20.2 39.9
2011 335 14.9 22.3 33.7
2012 332 17.1 19.4 36.1
2013 317 17.0 18.5 28.7
2014 315 16.6 18.9 31.7
2015 333 17.0 19.5 32.1
2016 363 20.0 18.1 40.2
2017 358 22.5 15.8 36.6
2018 352 22.2 15.8 33.8
2019 352 21.5 16.3 35.2
2020 353 21.3 16.5 38.5
2021 278 17.2 16.0 35.6
2022 295 17.1 17.1 37.6
2023 280 17.7 15.7 46.4

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 Irving Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,279 (10.9%) $10,477 (89.1%) $11,756
2020 $1,077 (9.2%) $10,630 (90.8%) $11,707
2021 $2,104 (12.9%) $14,225 (87.1%) $16,328
2022 $2,022 (13.0%) $13,496 (87.0%) $15,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Irving 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 264th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 486th of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Irving Elementary School)74.575.6
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)78.866.7
 12.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Irving Elementary School)69.341
 28.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Irving Elementary School)88.481.8
 6.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)78.940.9
 38%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Irving Elementary School)62.682.6
 20%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)64.678.2
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Irving Elementary School)72.766.7
 6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Irving Elementary School)88.481.8
 6.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Irving Elementary School)76.862.3
 14.5%
   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 Students352280
 20.5%
African American106
 40%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White334257
 23.1%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.2%46.4%
 11.2%

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Students at Irving Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Irving Elementary School ranks 363rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 280 students attended Irving Elementary School.


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