Austin Area Elementary School

Summary:

Austin Area Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Austin, Pennsylvania, serving 62 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools and the state average.

One notable characteristic of Austin Area Elementary School is its lack of racial diversity, with the student population being 98-100% white over the past three years. This is in contrast to the more racially diverse student bodies at nearby schools like Port Allegany Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School, and Coudersport Area Elementary School. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the state and district averages, suggesting that the school may be struggling to meet academic standards in these core subjects.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $25,314, which is significantly more than the nearby schools, the academic performance of Austin Area Elementary School has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 520 out of 1,530 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 1,086 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may not be using its resources effectively to improve student outcomes, especially when compared to the Port Allegany School District, Cameron County School District, and Coudersport Area School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 138 Costello Avenue
       Austin, PA  16720-9601


(814) 647-8603

District: Austin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1086th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,314 Help


Students who attend Austin Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.4%
Hispanic:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Austin Area Elementary School ranks worse than 70.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.4%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Austin Area Elementary School is 7.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Austin Area Elementary School is $25,314.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Austin Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area Elementary School 1086th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Austin Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Austin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Area School District 275th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Austin Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Austin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.39 963rd 1302 26.0%
2004 43.88 867th 1308 33.7%
2005 27.99 1044th 1299 19.6%
2006 40.56 1128th 1545 27.0%
2007 25.52 1313th 1555 15.6%
2008 56.15 846th 1551 45.5%
2009 57.59 810th 1549 47.7%
2010 38.17 1209th 1579 23.4%
2011 54.23 934th 1597 41.5%
2012 52.42 1005th 1599 37.1%
2013 48.73 989th 1519 34.9%
2014 55.07 837th 1467 42.9%
2015 58.58 733rd 1474 50.3%
2016 68.46 558th 1554 64.1%
2017 63.28 664th 1547 57.1%
2018 69.23 520th 1530 66.0%
2019 60.27 720th 1544 53.4%
2021 60.73 617th 1433 56.9%
2022 41.73 1007th 1534 34.4%
2023 34.10 1086th 1534 29.2%
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Rank History for White students at Austin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 13.93 1136th 1236 8.1%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Austin Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1989 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1990 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1991 126 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1992 136 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1995 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1996 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1997 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1999 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2000 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2001 138 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 130 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2003 130 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2004 125 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 131
2005 119 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2006 123 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2007 118 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2008 105 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 83 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2010 95 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 96
2011 88 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2012 114 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
2013 121 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 122
2014 121 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 122
2015 124 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 125
2016 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 75
2017 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 106
2018 104 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 104
2019 109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 109
2020 104 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 105
2021 97 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97
2022 78 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 79
2023 61 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 62

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 Austin Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 10.3 12.1 n/a
1989 124 11.0 11.2 n/a
1990 133 11.5 11.5 0
1991 128 11.0 11.6 n/a
1992 137 13.5 10.1 n/a
1993 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1994 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1995 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1996 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1997 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1998 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1999 139 11.0 12.6 n/a
2000 146 11.0 13.3 50
2001 139 11.5 12.1 41
2002 136 13.0 10.5 80.1
2003 136 13.0 10.5 80.1
2004 131 14.0 9.4 68.7
2005 126 14.0 9.0 86.5
2006 128 13.0 9.8 92.2
2007 123 14.6 8.4 87
2008 105 9.6 10.9 97.1
2009 84 9.5 8.8 96.4
2010 96 9.5 10.0 56.3
2011 88 9.8 8.9 48.9
2012 115 8.4 13.6 45.2
2013 122 8.4 14.4 41.8
2014 122 9.4 12.9 47.5
2015 125 8.0 15.6 50.4
2016 75 8.0 9.3 53.3
2017 106 9.1 11.5 45.3
2018 104 9.4 11.0 38.5
2019 109 9.4 11.5 38.5
2020 105 8.3 12.6 36.2
2021 97 10.3 9.4 44.3
2022 79 9.0 8.7 48.1
2023 62 8.4 7.3 45.2

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 Austin Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 125 10.3 12.1 n/a
1989 124 11.0 11.2 n/a
1990 133 11.5 11.5 0
1991 128 11.0 11.6 n/a
1992 137 13.5 10.1 n/a
1993 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1994 135 9.0 15.0 n/a
1995 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1996 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1997 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1998 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1999 139 11.0 12.6 n/a
2000 146 11.0 13.3 50
2001 139 11.5 12.1 41
2002 136 13.0 10.5 80.1
2003 136 13.0 10.5 80.1
2004 131 14.0 9.4 68.7
2005 126 14.0 9.0 86.5
2006 128 13.0 9.8 92.2
2007 123 14.6 8.4 87
2008 105 9.6 10.9 97.1
2009 84 9.5 8.8 96.4
2010 96 9.5 10.0 56.3
2011 88 9.8 8.9 48.9
2012 115 8.4 13.6 45.2
2013 122 8.4 14.4 41.8
2014 122 9.4 12.9 47.5
2015 125 8.0 15.6 50.4
2016 75 8.0 9.3 53.3
2017 106 9.1 11.5 45.3
2018 104 9.4 11.0 38.5
2019 109 9.4 11.5 38.5
2020 105 8.3 12.6 36.2
2021 97 10.3 9.4 44.3
2022 79 9.0 8.7 48.1
2023 62 8.4 7.3 45.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Austin Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (1.1%) $21,561 (98.9%) $21,803
2020 $517 (2.2%) $22,803 (97.8%) $23,320
2021 $1,562 (6.4%) $22,661 (93.6%) $24,223
2022 $2,717 (10.7%) $22,597 (89.3%) $25,314

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Austin Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1086th of 1534 Elementary schools
 24.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Austin Area Elementary School)5040
 10%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5647.8
 8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Austin Area Elementary School)57.126.7
 30.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.952.4
 9.5%
5th Grade Math (Austin Area Elementary School)42.927.3
 15.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Area Elementary School)53.827.3
 26.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Austin Area Elementary School)58.864.3
 5.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3932.2
 6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Austin Area Elementary School)82.357.1
 25.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6356.1
 6.9%
All Grades Math (Austin Area Elementary School)49.137.5
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Austin Area Elementary School)68.532.5
 36%
   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 Students10962
 43.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White10961
 44%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.5%45.2%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Area Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 62 students attended Austin Area Elementary School.

Students who attend Austin Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Austin Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at Austin Area Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

Austin Area Elementary School ranks 1086th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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