Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Summary:

Penn-Lincoln Elementary School is a public elementary school in Altoona, Pennsylvania, serving 368 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Altoona Area School District, which is ranked 353 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,918 to $19,741 over the past 4 years, Penn-Lincoln Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, performing significantly below the state and district averages on PSSA tests across all grades and subjects. The school's student population is predominantly White, with a higher percentage of African American students compared to the state and district. Additionally, an overwhelming 87.77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District, Penn-Lincoln Elementary School stands out as a significant underperformer. For example, Juniata Gap Elementary School, which is only 2.77 miles away, has much higher proficiency rates in PSSA Math (51.6% vs. 22.6%) and PSSA English Language Arts (50.6% vs. 26.7%) for the 2022-2023 school year. The school's unique demographic and socioeconomic profile, combined with its high spending per student, suggest that a deeper analysis of the underlying factors contributing to these issues may be necessary to develop targeted interventions and support for the school and its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

411 12th St
Altoona, PA 16602-3624

(814) 946-8396

District: Altoona Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1254^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,007

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 368

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.6%

African American:

12.2%

Two or more races:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Penn-Lincoln Elementary School ranks worse than 81.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), African American (12.2%), two or more races (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Altoona Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Penn-Lincoln Elementary School employs 35.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School is $18,007, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Altoona Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Penn-Lincoln Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Lincoln Elementary School 1254^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Penn-Lincoln Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

White students:

Altoona Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Altoona Area School District 353^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	19.25	1195^th	1474	18.9%
2016	15.25	1305^th	1554	16.0%
2017	20.40	1250^th	1547	19.2%
2018	24.07	1208^th	1530	21.0%
2019	22.71	1227^th	1544	20.5%
2021	12.88	1219^th	1433	14.9%
2022	14.29	1281^st	1534	16.5%
2023	16.63	1254^th	1534	18.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.32	1117^th	1414	21.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.63	821^st	1043	21.3%

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Rank History for White students at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	3.97	1209^th	1236	2.2%

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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 Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	506	104	1	10	1	0	0	622
2015	494	100	0	13	1	0	0	608
2016	389	71	0	13	1	0	0	474
2017	378	74	0	13	1	1	1	468
2018	346	70	0	12	1	0	10	439
2019	300	61	0	17	1	0	13	392
2020	293	56	1	16	0	0	13	379
2021	262	39	2	6	0	1	18	328
2022	260	42	1	9	0	0	29	341
2023	267	45	0	17	0	0	39	368

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 Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	622	32.4	19.1	90.2
2015	608	34.0	17.8	90.5
2016	474	36.0	13.1	90.9
2017	468	38.0	12.2	91.5
2018	439	38.2	11.4	90.2
2019	392	33.8	11.5	90.3
2020	379	31.4	12.0	92.3
2021	328	33.0	9.9	86.3
2022	341	33.0	10.3	80.9
2023	368	35.4	10.3	87.8

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 Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	622	32.4	19.1	90.2
2015	608	34.0	17.8	90.5
2016	474	36.0	13.1	90.9
2017	468	38.0	12.2	91.5
2018	439	38.2	11.4	90.2
2019	392	33.8	11.5	90.3
2020	379	31.4	12.0	92.3
2021	328	33.0	9.9	86.3
2022	341	33.0	10.3	80.9
2023	368	35.4	10.3	87.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,632 (10.9%)	$13,385 (89.1%)	$15,017
2020	$1,766 (11.8%)	$13,153 (88.2%)	$14,918
2021	$3,231 (16.4%)	$16,509 (83.6%)	$19,741
2022	$2,713 (15.1%)	$15,294 (84.9%)	$18,007

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1227^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1254^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	37.3	27.5	9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	29.4	23.5	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	32.8	15.6	17.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	76.4	60.8	15.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	43.7	28.9	14.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	18.4	24	5.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	38.4	28	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	27.3	22.6	4.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	76.4	60.8	15.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penn-Lincoln Elementary School)	39	26.7	12.3%
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	392	368	6.1%
African American	61	45	26.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	17	17
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	300	267	11%
Two or More Races	13	39	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	90.3%	87.8%	2.5%

Schools Near Penn-Lincoln 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 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
Penn-Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	411 12th St	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8396	368	35	10.3	87.8%	267 (72.6%)	45 (12.2%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (10.6%)	16.6	1254^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.3%		14.3	1281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	16.5%	27	27.5	15.6	24.0		22.6	60.8	60.8	23.5	28.9	28.0		26.7	$18,007	$2,713	$15,294
Irving Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	110 Cherry Ave	Altoona	16601	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(814) 946-8392	280	18	15.7	46.4%	257 (91.8%)	6 (2.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	70.3	486^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.3%		74.3	408^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.4%	78	75.6	41.0	82.6		66.7	81.8	81.8	66.7	40.9	78.2		62.3	$15,518	$2,022	$13,496
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	310 Cayuga Avenue	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8397	465	37	12.4	75.7%	369 (79.4%)	37 (8.0%)	14 (3.0%)	7 (1.5%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.1%)	49.2	885^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.3%		41.7	1008^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.3%	123	35.5	50.0	41.6		42.4	81.0	81.0	44.7	62.1	43.4		50.4	$14,159	$1,556	$12,603
Logan Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Sycamore Street Greenwood	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8370	439	32	13.6	67.7%	367 (83.6%)	20 (4.6%)	14 (3.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.8%)	40.8	1007^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.4%		44.1	977^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.3%	30	50.0	28.1	47.7		40.7	69.6	69.6	51.7	30.5	52.3		43.6	$13,870	$2,268	$11,602
Juniata Elementary School	Public	K-5	418 N 8th Ave Juniata	Altoona	16601	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8394	460	39	11.9	83.9%	373 (81.1%)	36 (7.8%)	18 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.3%)	46.5	930^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.4%		43.8	984^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.9%	54	50.7	52.7	30.4		44.0	72.7	72.7	56.5	46.4	42.0		48.4	$15,193	$2,176	$13,017
Baker Elementary School	Public	K-5	108 W Ward Ave	Altoona	16602	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8388	299	19	16.1	50.2%	259 (86.6%)	14 (4.7%)	6 (2.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.4%)	77.1	336^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.1%		69.8	500^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.4%	164	58.9	64.1	69.4		63.9	87.2	87.2	62.5	66.7	79.2		69.3	$15,572	$1,623	$13,950
Juniata Gap Elementary School	Public	K-5	3365 Juniata Gap Road	Altoona	16601	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8401	553	35	15.9	65.1%	463 (83.7%)	43 (7.8%)	15 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.8%)	57.5	746^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.4%		54.9	799^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.9%	53	59.8	51.1	45.4		51.6	86.3	86.3	53.6	50.0	48.5		50.6	$12,629	$1,526	$11,103
Mowrie A Ebner Elementary School	Public	K-5	308 Hillside Avenue	Altoona	16601	Blair County	Altoona Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 946-8400	406	31	13.1	72.7%	320 (78.8%)	39 (9.6%)	20 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.4%)	33	1100^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.3%		37.9	1048^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.7%	52	37.3	32.4	32.3		33.9	70.5	70.5	52.3	34.3	31.8		39.4	$15,499	$2,789	$12,711
Charles W Longer Elementary School	Public	K-6	1320 Union St	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 695-4431	395	26	15.0	53.7%	360 (91.1%)	7 (1.8%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	64.2	609^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.3%		74.8	395^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.3%	214	60.0	43.9	72.9	38.3	51.0	75.4	75.4	68.9	50.0	70.2	64.4	62.0	$13,423	$1,192	$12,230
Frankstown Elementary School	Public	K-6	2463 Reservoir Rd	Hollidaysburg	16648	Blair County	Hollidaysburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 695-4961	608	43	14.1	37.2%	568 (93.4%)	12 (2.0%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.5%)	78.6	314^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.5%		82.4	247^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.9%	67	61.6	68.0	72.0	63.6	65.9	81.3	81.3	54.6	62.1	78.7	79.2	68.9	$12,492	$952	$11,540

Frequently Asked Questions about Penn-Lincoln Elementary School

Is Penn-Lincoln Elementary School a good school?

Penn-Lincoln Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Penn-Lincoln Elementary School?

Students at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School are 73% White, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

How many students attend Penn-Lincoln Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 368 students attended Penn-Lincoln Elementary School.

What district is Penn-Lincoln Elementary School in?

Altoona Area School District

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