Is Economy Elementary School a good school?

Economy Elementary School ranks 238 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Economy Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 447 students attended Economy Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Economy Elementary School?

Students at Economy Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Economy Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Economy Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Ambridge Area Middle School High : Ambridge Area High School

Economy Elementary School

Summary:

Economy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Freedom Area School District in Freedom, PA, with a student population of 447 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Economy Elementary School consistently outperforms the Ambridge Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, 65.6% of Economy Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 31.6% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, 76.5% of Economy Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 49.7% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Despite having a high percentage of students (99.55%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Economy Elementary School ranks 40th out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup, indicating that the school is highly effective in supporting and educating students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Highland Elementary School in the Ambridge Area School District, which has significantly lower academic performance, Economy Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school. The school's consistent high performance, effective use of resources, and increasing racial diversity make it an interesting case study for understanding the factors that contribute to successful elementary education.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1000 First Street
Freedom, PA 15042

(724) 266-2833

District: Ambridge Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,508

Students who attend Economy Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 447

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.7%

Hispanic:

8.5%

African American:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Economy Elementary School ranks better than 84.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ambridge Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.23. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Economy Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ambridge Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (8.5%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Economy Elementary School employs 29.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

Economy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Economy Elementary School 238^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Economy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Ambridge Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ambridge Area School District 396^th of 606 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
2003	69.69	444^th	1302	65.9%
2004	59.29	624^th	1308	52.3%
2005	68.84	440^th	1299	66.1%
2006	67.99	520^th	1545	66.3%
2007	79.67	236^th	1555	84.8%
2008	76.86	289^th	1551	81.4%
2009	70.96	440^th	1549	71.6%
2010	66.59	592^nd	1579	62.5%
2011	72.04	442^nd	1597	72.3%
2012	70.45	537^th	1599	66.4%
2013	76.53	332^nd	1519	78.1%
2014	73.10	417^th	1467	71.6%
2016	77.64	327^th	1554	79.0%
2017	81.53	257^th	1547	83.4%
2018	74.74	391^st	1530	74.4%
2019	67.48	562^nd	1544	63.6%
2021	75.61	340^th	1433	76.3%
2022	80.38	281^st	1534	81.7%
2023	82.23	238^th	1534	84.5%

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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	40^th	1414	97.2%

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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	262^nd	1236	78.8%

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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 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

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

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

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 Economy Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 562^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 238^th 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)	58.2	77.7	19.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)	64.1	77.7	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Economy Elementary School)	56.3	73.5	17.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Economy Elementary School)	88.9	89	0.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)	75.4	80.9	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Economy Elementary School)	58.1	46.2	11.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)	71	70.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Economy Elementary School)	57.5	65.6	8.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Economy Elementary School)	88.9	89	0.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Economy Elementary School)	70.1	76.5	6.4%
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	435	447	2.8%
African American	31	26	16.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	9	38	322.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	374	365	2.4%
Two or More Races	18	14	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.3%	99.6%	63.2%

Schools Near Economy 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
Economy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 First Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 266-2833	447	29	15.2	99.6%	365 (81.7%)	26 (5.8%)	38 (8.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	82.2	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%	43	77.7	73.5	46.2		65.6	89.0	89.0	77.7	80.9	70.7		76.5	$10,508	$735	$9,773
Provident Charter School - West	Public, Charter	1-4	200 Quigley Drive	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Provident Charter School - West	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(412) 709-5160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Baden Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1016 State Street	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Baden Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 590-2227	586	39	15.0	64.5%	326 (55.6%)	152 (25.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (16.6%)	32.6	1104^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.0%		37.5	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%	51	43.0	42.0	30.2	28.8	36.6	62.9	62.9	41.8	37.5	33.4	39.0	37.9	$16,715	$1,505	$15,210
Freedom Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	1700 School St.	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1122	438	34	12.7	53.0%	399 (91.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	53.9	810^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.2%		62	643^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.1%	167	52.8	40.9			47.6	81.7	81.7	54.0	52.8			53.5	$20,296	$1,528	$18,768
State Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harmony Road	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	275	18	15.1	100.0%	184 (66.9%)	51 (18.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	50.1	870^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.9	1034^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.6%	164	57.2	37.8	36.8		43.2	75.5	75.5	57.1	43.2	57.9		52.1	$10,054	$817	$9,237
Todd Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	113 Todd Ln	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1050	493	36	13.7	28.0%	415 (84.2%)	41 (8.3%)	13 (2.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	63.6	626^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.2%		72.2	448^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.8%	178	57.0	62.4	47.7		55.7	81.1	81.1	56.8	63.0	51.9		57.2	$15,916	$746	$15,170
Rochester Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-7500	334	34	9.7	100.0%	217 (65.0%)	52 (15.6%)	17 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.5%)	49.4	879^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.7%		58.2	722^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	52.9%	157	37.0	44.9	46.3		42.6	77.6	77.6	46.3	44.9	63.0		51.6	$17,960	$2,966	$14,994
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	457	30	15.2	18.4%	376 (82.3%)	30 (6.6%)	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)													$16,027	$751	$15,276
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Highland Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	316	26	12.2	99.1%	160 (50.6%)	94 (29.7%)	8 (2.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (16.1%)	22	1201^st of 1534 public elementary schools	21.7%		15	1269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.3%	68	23.9	32.5	13.0		22.9	60.5	60.5	41.3	36.6	31.9		36.6	$15,488	$1,765	$13,723
Haine Elementary School	Public	K-4	1516 Haine School Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 776-1581	813	57	14.3	20.8%	610 (75.0%)	29 (3.6%)	71 (8.7%)	58 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.4%)	76.5	342^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.7%		77	345^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.5%	3	68.7	59.1			64.1	88.7	88.7	64.5	71.6			68.0	$14,328	$928	$13,400

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