Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School ranks 1031 st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 549 students in grades K-5 in the Athens Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom third of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School faces significant challenges, including extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 98.64% to 100% over the past few years. This is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high-poverty student population. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is consistently below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.8% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 43.3% trails the state average of 53%. The school's performance gaps between student subgroups are also concerning, with the proficiency rate for White students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students all at just 1 out of 5 stars.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the region, such as SRU Elementary School, which is also in the Athens Area School District, Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School generally performs worse academically. The school's high poverty rates, low funding, and large achievement gaps among student subgroups likely contribute to its poor academic outcomes. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving student learning and success at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-5

50 Wildcat Way
Athens, PA 18810

(570) 888-7766

District: Athens Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1031^st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,231

Students who attend Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Harlan Rowe Middle School
High:	Athens Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School employs 40.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School is $20,231.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School 1031^st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Athens Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Area School District 409^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	45.18	823^rd	1302	36.8%
2004	29.17	1018^th	1308	22.2%
2005	63.07	558^th	1299	57.0%
2006	42.17	1107^th	1545	28.3%
2007	46.29	1029^th	1555	33.8%
2008	41.81	1123^rd	1551	27.6%
2009	43.75	1104^th	1549	28.7%
2010	31.95	1280^th	1579	18.9%
2011	29.80	1308^th	1597	18.1%
2012	33.38	1262^nd	1599	21.1%
2013	38.52	1123^rd	1519	26.1%
2014	45.83	1005^th	1467	31.5%
2015	49.29	895^th	1474	39.3%
2016	42.67	1043^rd	1554	32.9%
2017	43.49	1024^th	1547	33.8%
2018	44.89	1010^th	1530	34.0%
2019	54.39	839^th	1544	45.7%
2021	56.44	712^th	1433	50.3%
2022	54.40	808^th	1534	47.3%
2023	39.69	1025^th	1534	33.2%
2024	38.00	1031^st	1526	32.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.50	981^st	1414	30.6%
2024	29.50	1077^th	1432	24.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	34.04	1047^th	1488	29.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.94	813^th	1043	22.1%
2024	19.91	912^th	1084	15.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	41.14	974^th	1495	34.8%

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Rank History for White students at Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.50	1099^th	1236	11.1%
2024	18.71	1077^th	1229	12.4%

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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 Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	575	6	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	595
2003	575	6	4	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	595
2004	592	10	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2005	568	15	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
2006	588	13	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
2007	563	19	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	593
2008	576	9	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	9	604
2009	579	18	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	606
2010	571	19	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	595
2011	583	8	4	6	0	0	0	0	601
2012	582	9	4	3	0	0	6	0	604
2013	581	7	5	2	0	0	13	0	608
2014	582	6	5	4	0	0	10	0	607
2015	565	3	9	8	1	0	13	0	599
2016	523	2	9	8	1	1	14	0	558
2017	511	3	11	11	1	0	17	0	554
2018	514	11	13	13	1	0	23	0	575
2019	487	7	11	12	1	1	20	0	539
2020	503	10	5	15	0	1	23	0	557
2021	464	12	4	16	0	1	17	0	514
2022	483	8	5	15	0	1	19	0	531
2023	489	13	4	25	0	1	17	0	549

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 Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	595	45.8	13.0	37
2003	595	45.8	13.0	37
2004	611	44.7	13.7	0
2005	588	42.9	13.7	37.4
2006	610	40.6	15.0	41.5
2007	593	41.5	14.3	46.7
2008	604	43.1	14.0	47.1
2009	606	41.0	14.8	45
2010	595	42.3	14.0	47.6
2011	601	40.3	14.9	47.3
2012	604	37.9	15.9	53.8
2013	608	37.3	16.2	51
2014	607	40.9	14.8	48.1
2015	599	40.0	14.9	49.6
2016	558	36.0	15.5	52.3
2017	554	38.1	14.5	49.1
2018	575	40.1	14.3	48.9
2019	539	39.1	13.7	46
2020	557	38.6	14.4	98.4
2021	514	38.6	13.3	98.6
2022	531	39.6	13.4	99.4
2023	549	40.6	13.5	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 Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	595	45.8	13.0	37
2003	595	45.8	13.0	37
2004	611	44.7	13.7	0
2005	588	42.9	13.7	37.4
2006	610	40.6	15.0	41.5
2007	593	41.5	14.3	46.7
2008	604	43.1	14.0	47.1
2009	606	41.0	14.8	45
2010	595	42.3	14.0	47.6
2011	601	40.3	14.9	47.3
2012	604	37.9	15.9	53.8
2013	608	37.3	16.2	51
2014	607	40.9	14.8	48.1
2015	599	40.0	14.9	49.6
2016	558	36.0	15.5	52.3
2017	554	38.1	14.5	49.1
2018	575	40.1	14.3	48.9
2019	539	39.1	13.7	46
2020	557	38.6	14.4	98.4
2021	514	38.6	13.3	98.6
2022	531	39.6	13.4	99.4
2023	549	40.6	13.5	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 Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,395 (9.3%)	$13,645 (90.7%)	$15,040
2020	$1,302 (8.2%)	$14,609 (91.8%)	$15,910
2021	$1,383 (8.2%)	$15,409 (91.8%)	$16,793
2022	$2,042 (10.1%)	$18,189 (89.9%)	$20,231

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin 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 839^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1025^th of 1534 Elementary schools	12.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	60	44.1	15.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	64.2	45.3	18.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	36.7	34.1	2.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	83.4	68.3	15.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	63.3	51.2	12.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	52.3	34.1	18.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	57.3	45.4	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	49.8	37.4	12.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	83.4	68.3	15.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School)	61.5	47.3	14.2%
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	539	549	1.9%
African American	7	13	85.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	12	25	108.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	487	489	0.4%
Two or More Races	20	17	15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46%	100%	54%

Schools Near Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Wildcat Way	Athens	18810	Bradford County	Athens Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 888-7766	549	41	13.5	100.0%	489 (89.1%)	13 (2.4%)	25 (4.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	38	1031^st of 1526 public elementary schools	32.4%		39.7	1025^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%	6	42.5	38.8	28.8		36.8	77.4	77.4	40.0	38.3	52.6		43.3	$20,231	$2,042	$18,189
Snyder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	130 Cedar St	Sayre	18840	Bradford County	Sayre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 888-7742	468	34	13.6	100.0%	422 (90.2%)	8 (1.7%)	13 (2.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	32.4	1086^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.8%		39.8	1023^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	33.3%	63	39.0	23.6	30.1	18.7	27.3	77.6	77.6	50.9	32.9	32.1	48.4	40.9	$17,508	$1,818	$15,690
SRU Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Church Street	East Smithfield	18817	Bradford County	Athens Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 596-3171	400	31	12.8	100.0%	374 (93.5%)	6 (1.5%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	38.7	1024^th of 1526 public elementary schools	32.9%		39.6	1028^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.0%	4	26.9	38.4	42.1		35.3	80.0	80.0	38.8	50.0	45.6		44.6	$20,425	$2,545	$17,880
Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 North Fourth Street	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-4991	350	22	15.6	100.0%	340 (97.1%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$19,501	$1,713	$17,788
Towanda Area Elementary School	Public	3-6	420 State St	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-6131	443	32	13.6	100.0%	425 (95.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	52.1	836^th of 1526 public elementary schools	45.2%		52	842^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	45.1%	6	35.7	45.9	43.6	41.1	41.9	83.5	83.5	51.8	54.6	45.5	52.3	51.2	$19,327	$1,698	$17,629
Northeast Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Panther Lane	Rome	18837	Bradford County	Northeast Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 744-2521	344	28	12.5	47.7%	327 (95.1%)	5 (1.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	65.6	577^th of 1526 public elementary schools	62.2%		61.1	672^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.2%	95	55.5	64.1	33.4	52.2	51.2	89.8	89.8	61.2	69.3	51.3	54.4	58.8	$21,715	$3,380	$18,335
Troy Intrmd School	Public	3-6	206 King Street	Troy	16947	Bradford County	Troy Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 297-4565	462	34	13.6	58.4%	444 (96.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	30.7	1099^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.0%		27.4	1151^st of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%	52	44.8	32.7	18.5	23.0	28.9	72.3	72.3	52.4	38.7	39.8	28.3	39.0	$15,190	$1,683	$13,507
W R Croman Primary School	Public	K-2	317 Canton St	Troy	16947	Bradford County	Troy Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 297-3145	300	21	14.1	50.3%	287 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)													$17,063	$1,683	$15,381

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