Is Elderton Elementary School a good school?

Elderton Elementary School ranks 558 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elderton Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Elderton Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Elderton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Elderton Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Elderton Elementary School

Summary:

Elderton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Armstrong School District, with 216 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11.3. The school has consistently performed well academically, outperforming both the district and state averages in key metrics like PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency.

Elderton Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with 62.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 43.4% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school also excels in PSSA Science (81.6% proficient vs. 72.7% district, 65.6% state) and PSSA English Language Arts (56.8% vs. 54.8% district, 53.8% state). However, the school serves a predominantly white, high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school may face unique challenges in addressing the socioeconomic needs of its students.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Kiski Area East Primary and Lenape Elementary, Elderton Elementary generally outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics, particularly in Math and Science. However, some schools in the Armstrong School District, like Dayton Elementary and Shannock Valley Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a solid educational foundation across the district.

Detail:

Public K-6

239 S. Lytle Street
Elderton, PA 15736-0128

(724) 354-2131

District: Armstrong School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,350

Students who attend Elderton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.3

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

Asian:

1.4%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elderton Elementary School ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Armstrong School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.74. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Asian (1.4%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

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

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...)

Compare Elderton Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elderton Elementary School is $20,350, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Armstrong School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elderton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elderton Elementary School 558^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Elderton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Armstrong School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong School District 181^st of 606 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
2003	39.62	897^th	1302	31.1%
2004	34.97	962^nd	1308	26.5%
2005	52.28	765^th	1299	41.1%
2006	50.20	963^rd	1545	37.7%
2007	43.56	1076^th	1555	30.8%
2008	34.42	1215^th	1551	21.7%
2009	44.41	1087^th	1549	29.8%
2010	55.08	910^th	1579	42.4%
2011	54.06	942^nd	1597	41.0%
2012	60.30	826^th	1599	48.3%
2013	53.77	907^th	1519	40.3%
2014	61.73	706^th	1467	51.9%
2015	71.56	444^th	1474	69.9%
2016	75.01	387^th	1554	75.1%
2017	71.88	459^th	1547	70.3%
2018	70.75	485^th	1530	68.3%
2019	63.29	648^th	1544	58.0%
2021	66.10	511^th	1433	64.3%
2022	70.11	493^rd	1534	67.9%
2023	66.74	558^th	1534	63.6%

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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	473^rd	1414	66.5%

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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	641^st	1236	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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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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	Total
1988	326	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
1989	324	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
1990	309	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
1991	317	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	319
1992	329	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	332
1993	316	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1994	308	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
1995	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1996	297	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1997	306	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	307
1998	292	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	295
1999	268	1	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	276
2000	251	1	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	257
2001	242	0	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	247
2002	262	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
2003	262	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	262
2004	254	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2005	256	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	258
2006	251	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	253
2007	266	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
2008	268	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
2009	245	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	246
2010	283	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2011	267	0	1	1	0	0	0	269
2012	268	2	2	0	0	0	0	272
2013	281	1	2	2	0	0	0	286
2014	272	1	1	2	0	0	0	276
2015	247	1	1	1	0	0	0	250
2016	235	1	2	1	0	0	0	239
2017	216	0	2	1	0	0	0	219
2018	214	0	2	4	0	0	0	220
2019	235	0	3	11	0	0	0	249
2020	222	0	3	8	0	0	0	233
2021	214	0	1	7	0	0	0	222
2022	209	1	4	6	0	0	0	220
2023	206	1	3	3	0	0	3	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 648^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 558^th 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)	70.9	54.6	16.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)	80.7	51.5	29.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)	34.6	55.3	20.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Elderton Elementary School)	77	81.6	4.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)	48	39.5	8.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)	45.7	64.3	18.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)	71.4	60.7	10.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Elderton Elementary School)	57.2	75.8	18.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)	69.1	78.8	9.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Elderton Elementary School)	52.9	62.1	9.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Elderton Elementary School)	77	81.6	4.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Elderton Elementary School)	68.4	56.8	11.6%
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	249	216	13.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	11	3	72.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	235	206	12.3%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Elderton 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
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
Shannock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Cowanshannock Avenue	Rural Valley	16249	Armstrong County	Armstrong School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 783-6991	336	27	12.4	100.0%	335 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	70	492^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.9%		72.7	441^st of 1534 public elementary schools	71.3%	51	83.7	51.1	42.1	58.7	56.7	83.7	83.7	78.3	55.1	52.6	71.7	63.0	$19,358	$3,627	$15,732
Ben Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	95 Ben Franklin Rd	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 465-5637	393	32	12.1	56.2%	340 (86.5%)	10 (2.5%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.7%)								(n/a)	62.5				62.5			71.6				71.6	$18,689	$1,517	$17,173
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
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	4-5	1460 School St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8566	235	16	14.4	57.0%	194 (82.6%)	14 (6.0%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	49.2	883^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	42.4%		53.2	835^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.6%	48		45.0	40.1		42.4	72.3	72.3		42.0	57.1		50.0	$18,825	$1,208	$17,617
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
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	4-5	205 S 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8560	193	15	13.0	46.6%	166 (86.0%)	5 (2.6%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.3%)	75.2	369^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.9%		83.5	230^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.0%	139		57.0	66.0		61.4	83.9	83.9		54.9	80.3		67.4	$19,485	$1,295	$18,190
East Pike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	501 E Pike	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 463-8567	423	33	12.7	49.9%	361 (85.3%)	15 (3.5%)	9 (2.1%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.6%)								(n/a)	69.5				69.5			63.6				63.6	$20,191	$1,571	$18,620
Rayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2535 Rt 119 Hwy North	Home	15747	Indiana County	Marion Center Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 397-5551	288	24	11.9	61.5%	283 (98.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	61.3	666^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.6%		61.5	652^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	57.5%	14	56.5	50.0	43.2	62.8	53.5	79.5	79.5	58.7	45.4	59.4	55.8	54.7	$21,765	$2,556	$19,209
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

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