Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Q: Is Apollo-Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Apollo-Ridge Elementary School ranks 874 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Apollo-Ridge Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Spring Church, PA, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 513 students. The school is part of the Kiski Area School District, which is ranked 234 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of low-income students (63.57% to 100% receive free or reduced-price lunch) compared to surrounding schools, Apollo-Ridge Elementary School has maintained consistently strong academic performance. The school's math and science proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd grade math where they reach over 50%. In contrast, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are on par with the district average but slightly below the state average. Interestingly, Apollo-Ridge Elementary School has a much higher percentage of white students (92.01%) compared to the more diverse racial makeup of nearby schools like Stewart Elementary School (80.61% white) and South Buffalo Elementary School (95.37% white).

The high per-student spending at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School, ranging from $18,294 to $20,521 over the past few years, suggests that the Kiski Area School District is investing significant resources into the education of its students, which may be contributing to the school's relatively strong academic performance despite the challenges associated with a high-poverty student body. Overall, Apollo-Ridge Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing school within its district, with a focus on academic achievement and a commitment to supporting its high-needs student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1831 State Route 56
Spring Church, PA 15686

(724) 478-6000

District: Apollo-Ridge School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,186

Students who attend Apollo-Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Apollo-Ridge Middle School
High:	Apollo-Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Apollo-Ridge Elementary School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.67. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Apollo-Ridge Elementary School employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School is $20,186.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Apollo-Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Apollo-Ridge Elementary School 874^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Apollo-Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Apollo-Ridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Apollo-Ridge School District 234^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	54.16	719^th	1308	45.0%
2005	60.38	621^st	1299	52.2%
2006	41.80	1114^th	1545	27.9%
2007	36.39	1190^th	1555	23.5%
2008	33.09	1235^th	1551	20.4%
2009	32.91	1250^th	1549	19.3%
2010	35.64	1233^rd	1579	21.9%
2011	53.26	960^th	1597	39.9%
2012	52.58	999^th	1599	37.5%
2013	64.44	664^th	1519	56.3%
2014	53.49	864^th	1467	41.1%
2015	56.82	768^th	1474	47.9%
2016	56.05	841^st	1554	45.9%
2017	52.10	890^th	1547	42.5%
2018	53.96	837^th	1530	45.3%
2019	47.62	965^th	1544	37.5%
2021	39.36	976^th	1433	31.9%
2022	53.06	840^th	1534	45.2%
2023	49.67	874^th	1534	43.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.23	533^rd	1414	62.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	54.09	400^th	1043	61.6%

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Rank History for White students at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.15	1032^nd	1236	16.5%

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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 Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	692	13	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	708
2006	669	23	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	697
2007	661	14	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	680
2008	634	15	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	4	660
2009	632	15	6	2	4	n/a	n/a	9	668
2010	624	8	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	15	653
2011	581	5	4	3	3	0	15	0	611
2012	552	5	2	2	5	0	18	0	584
2013	527	7	4	6	4	0	20	0	568
2014	526	4	4	1	4	0	26	0	565
2015	501	7	4	2	4	0	23	0	541
2016	515	9	2	2	5	0	22	0	555
2017	502	8	2	3	3	0	21	0	539
2018	489	11	2	2	1	0	19	0	524
2019	498	2	2	3	1	1	18	0	525
2020	507	3	2	5	0	0	16	0	533
2021	493	5	1	5	2	0	16	0	522
2022	482	3	1	6	1	0	23	0	516
2023	472	4	1	8	1	0	27	0	513

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 Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	708	46.0	15.4	0
2006	697	47.0	14.8	39
2007	680	45.0	15.1	36.6
2008	660	50.0	13.2	40.7
2009	668	43.0	15.5	41.3
2010	653	46.1	14.1	49.2
2011	611	47.7	12.7	50.4
2012	584	43.8	13.3	47.3
2013	568	41.5	13.6	51.1
2014	565	39.7	14.2	50.6
2015	541	40.0	13.5	52.1
2016	555	39.0	14.2	57.1
2017	539	41.3	13.0	60.7
2018	524	41.2	12.7	54.6
2019	525	42.2	12.4	57.7
2020	533	42.2	12.6	62.1
2021	522	41.2	12.6	99.4
2022	516	41.2	12.5	63.6
2023	513	40.2	12.7	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 Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	708	46.0	15.4	0
2006	697	47.0	14.8	39
2007	680	45.0	15.1	36.6
2008	660	50.0	13.2	40.7
2009	668	43.0	15.5	41.3
2010	653	46.1	14.1	49.2
2011	611	47.7	12.7	50.4
2012	584	43.8	13.3	47.3
2013	568	41.5	13.6	51.1
2014	565	39.7	14.2	50.6
2015	541	40.0	13.5	52.1
2016	555	39.0	14.2	57.1
2017	539	41.3	13.0	60.7
2018	524	41.2	12.7	54.6
2019	525	42.2	12.4	57.7
2020	533	42.2	12.6	62.1
2021	522	41.2	12.6	99.4
2022	516	41.2	12.5	63.6
2023	513	40.2	12.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$649 (3.2%)	$19,872 (96.8%)	$20,521
2020	$725 (3.6%)	$19,290 (96.4%)	$20,015
2021	$323 (1.8%)	$17,971 (98.2%)	$18,294
2022	$299 (1.5%)	$19,887 (98.5%)	$20,186

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Apollo-Ridge 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 965^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 874^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	45	53.7	8.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	62.6	52.4	10.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	42.5	39	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	79.3	80.5	1.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	67.8	50.7	17.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	32.1	32.9	0.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	60.7	50.7	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	39.9	42.5	2.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	79.3	80.5	1.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Apollo-Ridge Elementary School)	63.7	51.4	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	525	513	2.3%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	498	472	5.2%
Two or More Races	18	27	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	100%	42.3%

Schools Near Apollo-Ridge 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
Apollo-Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1831 State Route 56	Spring Church	15686	Armstrong County	Apollo-Ridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 478-6000	513	40	12.7	100.0%	472 (92.0%)	4 (0.8%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	49.7	874^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.0%		53.1	840^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.2%	34	53.7	39.0	32.9		42.5	80.5	80.5	52.4	50.7	50.7		51.4	$20,186	$299	$19,887
Kiski Area East Primary School	Public	K-4	420 Franklin Ave	Vandergrift	15690	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 567-6706	423	29	14.3	100.0%	341 (80.6%)	43 (10.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	74.9	385^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.9%		71.7	465^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.7%	80	65.2	57.8			61.0	92.3	92.3	65.2	64.4			64.8	$14,883	$1,563	$13,319
David Leech Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Siberian Ave	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Leechburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-6071	300	23	13.1	29.3%	271 (90.3%)	5 (1.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.3%)	72.1	449^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.7%		72.2	449^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.7%		81.8	41.1	47.5		58.2	88.2	88.2	72.7	54.9	77.5		67.8	$19,077	$3,789	$15,288
Kiski Area North Primary School	Public	K-4	1048 School Road	Leechburg	15656	Armstrong County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 845-2032	493	32	15.5	41.6%	450 (91.3%)	18 (3.7%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	78.6	315^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.5%		86.3	177^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.5%	138	75.7	55.3			65.6	89.6	89.6	74.8	65.3			70.1	$17,363	$804	$16,559
Saltsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	199 Trojan Lane	Saltsburg	15681	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 639-3556	291	22	13.3	100.0%	273 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	84.3	208^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.4%		82.6	241^st of 1534 public elementary schools	84.3%	33	77.0	69.0	76.3		73.5	90.5	90.5	69.2	71.4	71.1		70.8	$30,727	$3,172	$27,555
Elderton Elementary School	Public	K-6	239 S. Lytle Street	Elderton	15736	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 354-2131	216	19	11.3	100.0%	206 (95.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	66.7	558^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.6%		70.1	493^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%	65	54.6	55.3	64.3	75.8	62.1	81.6	81.6	51.5	39.5	60.7	78.8	56.8	$20,350	$3,414	$16,935
Kiski Area South Primary School	Public	K-4	230 Mamont Dr	Export	15632	Westmoreland County	Kiski Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 327-4057	289	20	14.6	47.1%	266 (92.0%)	5 (1.7%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	85.8	176^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.5%		82.8	239^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.4%	63	84.5	58.9			70.3	96.4	96.4	86.7	72.7			79.0	$21,651	$1,316	$20,336
Lenape Elementary School	Public	K-6	2300 Center Ave	Ford City	16226	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 763-5299	724	52	13.9	100.0%	688 (95.0%)	15 (2.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	50.2	868^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.4%		51.3	872^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	43.2%	4	44.4	44.6	45.2	39.8	43.5	77.7	77.7	48.9	41.5	49.5	54.2	48.8	$18,972	$3,391	$15,582
South Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	562 Freeport Rd	Freeport	16229	Armstrong County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 295-9510	223	20	11.1	47.5%	209 (93.7%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	86	174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%		78.7	313^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.6%	139	86.2	81.8	54.8		72.1	100.0	100.0	75.8	78.8	69.1		74.0	$16,996	$1,547	$15,449
Bon Air Elementary School	Public	K-3	3260 Leechburg Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 334-1463	497	31	15.8	42.7%	454 (91.3%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.9				66.9			59.1				59.1	$13,950	$1,066	$12,884

Frequently Asked Questions about Apollo-Ridge Elementary School

Is Apollo-Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Apollo-Ridge Elementary School ranks 874^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Apollo-Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Apollo-Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Apollo-Ridge Middle School
High : Apollo-Ridge High School

What is the racial makeup of Apollo-Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Apollo-Ridge Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Apollo-Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Apollo-Ridge Elementary School.

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