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Economy Elementary School

Summary:

Economy Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Freedom, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 447 students. The school is part of the Ambridge Area School District, which is ranked 437 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Economy Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 563 out of 1,526 schools. The school's PSSA test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, 54.5% of Economy Elementary School students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 30.1% for the Ambridge Area School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. In the same year, 62.1% of Economy Elementary School students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 47.2% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's PSSA Science scores are also impressive, with 86% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 52.6% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

Despite having a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, Economy Elementary School's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school is effectively serving its economically disadvantaged population. When compared to other nearby schools in the Ambridge Area School District, such as Highland Elementary School and State Street Elementary School, Economy Elementary School significantly outperforms its peers on PSSA test scores across all subject areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1000 First Street
       Freedom, PA  15042

(724) 266-2833

District: Ambridge Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,508 Help


Students who attend Economy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ambridge Area Middle School
High:    Ambridge Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.3%
African American:
4.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Economy Elementary School ranks better than 63.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ambridge Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Economy Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ambridge Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.3%), African American (4.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ambridge Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Economy Elementary School is 15.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ambridge Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Economy Elementary School is $10,508. 1 elementary schools in the Ambridge Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Economy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Economy Elementary School 563rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Economy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Ambridge Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ambridge Area School District 437th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Economy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Economy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.69 444th 1302 65.9%
2004 59.29 624th 1308 52.3%
2005 68.84 440th 1299 66.1%
2006 67.99 520th 1545 66.3%
2007 79.67 236th 1555 84.8%
2008 76.86 289th 1551 81.4%
2009 70.96 440th 1549 71.6%
2010 66.59 592nd 1579 62.5%
2011 72.04 442nd 1597 72.3%
2012 70.45 537th 1599 66.4%
2013 76.53 332nd 1519 78.1%
2014 73.10 417th 1467 71.6%
2016 77.64 327th 1554 79.0%
2017 81.53 257th 1547 83.4%
2018 74.74 391st 1530 74.4%
2019 67.48 562nd 1544 63.6%
2021 75.61 340th 1433 76.3%
2022 80.38 281st 1534 81.7%
2023 82.23 238th 1534 84.5%
2024 66.36 563rd 1526 63.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Economy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.44 40th 1414 97.2%
2024 64.69 501st 1432 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Economy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.08 485th 1488 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Economy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.84 674th 1495 54.9%
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Rank History for White students at Economy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.57 262nd 1236 78.8%
2024 50.51 638th 1229 48.1%
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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 Economy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 399 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1989 387 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1990 401 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 385 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 386 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1993 401 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1994 413 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 399 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 399 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 396 2 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 386 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 370 1 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2000 364 4 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 346 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 354
2002 770 24 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2003 770 24 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 797
2004 782 17 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 805
2005 611 12 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 612 15 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 620 22 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2008 616 24 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 652
2009 608 14 3 9 0 n/a n/a 2 636
2010 630 26 1 9 0 n/a n/a 4 670
2011 639 31 2 11 0 0 13 0 696
2012 648 29 1 10 0 0 14 0 702
2013 587 27 2 10 0 0 13 0 639
2014 551 20 4 7 0 0 14 0 596
2015 507 20 6 9 0 0 16 0 558
2016 482 22 5 5 0 0 18 0 532
2017 439 24 3 8 0 0 23 0 497
2018 430 35 4 9 0 0 26 0 504
2019 374 31 3 9 0 0 18 0 435
2020 372 24 2 18 0 0 19 0 435
2021 374 15 3 15 0 0 17 0 424
2022 377 21 3 21 0 0 21 0 443
2023 365 26 4 38 0 0 14 0 447
2024 409 22 1 11 0 1 14 0 458

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 Economy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 19.8 20.2 n/a
1989 390 22.8 17.1 n/a
1990 404 23.6 17.1 0
1991 391 24.0 16.2 n/a
1992 391 25.4 15.3 n/a
1993 403 16.0 25.2 n/a
1994 415 21.5 19.3 n/a
1995 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1996 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1997 401 21.0 19.1 n/a
1998 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
1999 375 23.0 16.3 n/a
2000 371 22.0 16.9 17.5
2001 354 22.0 16.1 23.4
2002 797 44.0 18.1 18.9
2003 797 44.0 18.1 18.9
2004 805 45.9 17.5 7.2
2005 626 35.3 17.7 24.1
2006 629 36.3 17.3 23.2
2007 650 35.5 18.3 25.1
2008 652 36.6 17.8 21.2
2009 636 37.8 16.8 21.6
2010 670 37.5 17.8 24.8
2011 696 41.3 16.8 26.6
2012 702 39.6 17.7 28.6
2013 639 40.1 15.9 30.4
2014 596 37.9 15.7 29.9
2015 558 35.0 15.9 28.7
2016 532 35.0 15.2 25.2
2017 497 37.0 13.4 22.5
2018 504 36.0 14.0 35.5
2019 435 31.4 13.8 36.3
2020 435 31.1 13.9 100
2021 424 30.0 14.1 85.1
2022 443 28.1 15.7 99.3
2023 447 29.4 15.2 99.6
2024 458 30.1 15.2 100

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 Economy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 400 19.8 20.2 n/a
1989 390 22.8 17.1 n/a
1990 404 23.6 17.1 0
1991 391 24.0 16.2 n/a
1992 391 25.4 15.3 n/a
1993 403 16.0 25.2 n/a
1994 415 21.5 19.3 n/a
1995 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1996 400 20.0 20.0 n/a
1997 401 21.0 19.1 n/a
1998 392 21.0 18.7 n/a
1999 375 23.0 16.3 n/a
2000 371 22.0 16.9 17.5
2001 354 22.0 16.1 23.4
2002 797 44.0 18.1 18.9
2003 797 44.0 18.1 18.9
2004 805 45.9 17.5 7.2
2005 626 35.3 17.7 24.1
2006 629 36.3 17.3 23.2
2007 650 35.5 18.3 25.1
2008 652 36.6 17.8 21.2
2009 636 37.8 16.8 21.6
2010 670 37.5 17.8 24.8
2011 696 41.3 16.8 26.6
2012 702 39.6 17.7 28.6
2013 639 40.1 15.9 30.4
2014 596 37.9 15.7 29.9
2015 558 35.0 15.9 28.7
2016 532 35.0 15.2 25.2
2017 497 37.0 13.4 22.5
2018 504 36.0 14.0 35.5
2019 435 31.4 13.8 36.3
2020 435 31.1 13.9 100
2021 424 30.0 14.1 85.1
2022 443 28.1 15.7 99.3
2023 447 29.4 15.2 99.6
2024 458 30.1 15.2 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Economy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $638 (4.5%) $13,412 (95.5%) $14,050
2020 $386 (2.8%) $13,570 (97.2%) $13,957
2021 $249 (2.3%) $10,496 (97.7%) $10,745
2022 $734 (7.0%) $9,773 (93.0%) $10,508

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Economy 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 562nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 238th of 1534 Elementary schools
 20.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Economy Elementary School)58.277.7
 19.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)64.177.7
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Economy Elementary School)56.373.5
 17.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Economy Elementary School)88.989
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)75.480.9
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Economy Elementary School)58.146.2
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)7170.7
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Economy Elementary School)57.565.6
 8.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Economy Elementary School)88.989
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)70.176.5
 6.4%
   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 Students435447
 2.8%
African American3126
 16.1%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic938
 322.2%
Pacific Islander00
White374365
 2.4%
Two or More Races1814
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.3%99.6%
 63.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Economy Elementary School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Economy Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ambridge Area Middle School
High : Ambridge Area High School

Economy Elementary School ranks 563rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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