Elderton Elementary School

Summary:

Elderton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 216 students in grades K-6 in the Armstrong School District in Elderton, Pennsylvania. Despite having a very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in math and science proficiency.

Elderton Elementary School's strong performance in math and science, with 52.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 78.8% proficient in PSSA Science, is a notable achievement considering the school's high poverty rates. In contrast, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are closer to the state average. However, the school's rank for low socioeconomic status students has been improving, moving from 473 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 397 out of 1,432 in 2023-2024, indicating the school is effectively supporting its high-needs student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Elderton Elementary School's performance is generally stronger than other schools in the Armstrong School District, such as Dayton Elementary and Lenape Elementary. However, some schools in other districts, like Kiski Area East Primary and Horace Mann Elementary, outperform Elderton in certain subject areas. Overall, Elderton Elementary School appears to be a solid-performing school that is effectively supporting its high-needs student population, particularly in the areas of math and science.


Detail:

Public K-6

 239 S. Lytle Street
       Elderton, PA  15736-0128


(724) 354-2131

District: Armstrong School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
719th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,350 Help


Students who attend Elderton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  216

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Asian:
1.4%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elderton Elementary School ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Asian (1.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (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 Armstrong School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elderton Elementary School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elderton Elementary School is $20,350, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elderton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elderton Elementary School 719th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Elderton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 209th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elderton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Elderton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.62 897th 1302 31.1%
2004 34.97 962nd 1308 26.5%
2005 52.28 765th 1299 41.1%
2006 50.20 963rd 1545 37.7%
2007 43.56 1076th 1555 30.8%
2008 34.42 1215th 1551 21.7%
2009 44.41 1087th 1549 29.8%
2010 55.08 910th 1579 42.4%
2011 54.06 942nd 1597 41.0%
2012 60.30 826th 1599 48.3%
2013 53.77 907th 1519 40.3%
2014 61.73 706th 1467 51.9%
2015 71.56 444th 1474 69.9%
2016 75.01 387th 1554 75.1%
2017 71.88 459th 1547 70.3%
2018 70.75 485th 1530 68.3%
2019 63.29 648th 1544 58.0%
2021 66.10 511th 1433 64.3%
2022 70.11 493rd 1534 67.9%
2023 66.74 558th 1534 63.6%
2024 59.59 719th 1526 52.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elderton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.22 473rd 1414 66.5%
2024 69.46 397th 1432 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Elderton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.05 613th 1488 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Elderton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.85 735th 1495 50.8%
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Rank History for White students at Elderton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.67 641st 1236 48.1%
2024 38.89 822nd 1229 33.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Elderton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1989 324 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 309 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1991 317 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 319
1992 329 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 316 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1994 308 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1995 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 306 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1998 292 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1999 268 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2000 251 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2001 242 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2002 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 254 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 256 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 251 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 266 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 268 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2009 245 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2010 283 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2011 267 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 269
2012 268 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 272
2013 281 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 286
2014 272 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 276
2015 247 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 250
2016 235 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 239
2017 216 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 219
2018 214 0 2 4 0 0 0 0 220
2019 235 0 3 11 0 0 0 0 249
2020 222 0 3 8 0 0 0 0 233
2021 214 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 222
2022 209 1 4 6 0 0 0 0 220
2023 206 1 3 3 0 0 3 0 216

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 Elderton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1989 325 18.0 18.0 n/a
1990 310 21.2 14.6 0
1991 319 18.0 17.7 n/a
1992 332 18.5 17.9 n/a
1993 317 17.0 18.6 n/a
1994 310 19.0 16.3 n/a
1995 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
1996 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
1997 307 15.5 19.8 n/a
1998 295 17.0 17.4 n/a
1999 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
2000 257 16.0 16.1 40.5
2001 247 15.0 16.5 38.5
2002 262 18.2 14.4 31.7
2003 262 18.2 14.4 31.7
2004 255 17.9 14.2 33.3
2005 258 18.7 13.8 32.2
2006 253 18.2 13.9 37.2
2007 268 18.3 14.6 34
2008 270 20.8 13.0 34.8
2009 246 20.9 11.8 30.5
2010 284 21.6 13.0 34.5
2011 269 22.0 12.2 32.7
2012 272 21.6 12.5 34.6
2013 286 21.7 13.1 37.1
2014 276 21.7 12.7 33.7
2015 250 22.0 11.3 30
2016 239 20.0 11.9 31.4
2017 219 18.1 12.0 100
2018 220 19.1 11.4 100
2019 249 20.1 12.3 100
2020 233 20.4 11.4 100
2021 222 20.4 10.8 98.6
2022 220 19.2 11.4 98.6
2023 216 19.0 11.3 100

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 Elderton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 326 20.0 16.3 n/a
1989 325 18.0 18.0 n/a
1990 310 21.2 14.6 0
1991 319 18.0 17.7 n/a
1992 332 18.5 17.9 n/a
1993 317 17.0 18.6 n/a
1994 310 19.0 16.3 n/a
1995 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
1996 298 16.5 18.1 n/a
1997 307 15.5 19.8 n/a
1998 295 17.0 17.4 n/a
1999 276 18.0 15.3 n/a
2000 257 16.0 16.1 40.5
2001 247 15.0 16.5 38.5
2002 262 18.2 14.4 31.7
2003 262 18.2 14.4 31.7
2004 255 17.9 14.2 33.3
2005 258 18.7 13.8 32.2
2006 253 18.2 13.9 37.2
2007 268 18.3 14.6 34
2008 270 20.8 13.0 34.8
2009 246 20.9 11.8 30.5
2010 284 21.6 13.0 34.5
2011 269 22.0 12.2 32.7
2012 272 21.6 12.5 34.6
2013 286 21.7 13.1 37.1
2014 276 21.7 12.7 33.7
2015 250 22.0 11.3 30
2016 239 20.0 11.9 31.4
2017 219 18.1 12.0 100
2018 220 19.1 11.4 100
2019 249 20.1 12.3 100
2020 233 20.4 11.4 100
2021 222 20.4 10.8 98.6
2022 220 19.2 11.4 98.6
2023 216 19.0 11.3 100

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 Elderton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,265 (6.8%) $17,286 (93.2%) $18,550
2020 $1,132 (5.9%) $17,931 (94.1%) $19,063
2021 $2,688 (13.6%) $17,105 (86.4%) $19,793
2022 $3,414 (16.8%) $16,935 (83.2%) $20,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elderton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 648th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 558th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)70.954.6
 16.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)80.751.5
 29.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)34.655.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Elderton Elementary School)7781.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)4839.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)45.764.3
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)71.460.7
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)57.275.8
 18.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)69.178.8
 9.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Elderton Elementary School)52.962.1
 9.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Elderton Elementary School)7781.6
 4.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)68.456.8
 11.6%
   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 Students249216
 13.3%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic113
 72.7%
Pacific Islander00
White235206
 12.3%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Elderton Elementary School ranks 719th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Students at Elderton Elementary School are 95% White, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Elderton Elementary School.


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