Avella Elementary Center

Summary:

Avella Elementary Center is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Avella Area School District, with 252 students located in Avella, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Avella Elementary Center faces several challenges, including low academic performance, with proficiency rates in Math (38.3%) and English Language Arts (44.6%) significantly lower than the state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending more per student ($18,735) compared to the state average, the school's performance has not improved, and its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 615 out of 1,554 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 979 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. When compared to nearby schools, such as Trinity East Elementary School, Avella Elementary Center's performance is generally weaker.

However, the school does have some strengths, such as relatively strong science proficiency rates, with 75% of students scoring proficient or better in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 in 2022-2023, which is better than the nearby schools. But these factors have not translated into better academic outcomes overall. The school may need to focus on addressing the specific needs of its student population, particularly its White student population, which is performing in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, to improve academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1000 Avella Rd
       Avella, PA  15312-2109


(724) 356-2218

District: Avella Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
979th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,735 Help


Students who attend Avella Elementary Center usually attend:

High:    Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
4.0%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avella Elementary Center ranks worse than 64.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (4%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avella Elementary Center is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avella Elementary Center is $18,735.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avella Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Avella Elementary Center 979th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Avella Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

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Avella Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avella Area School District 366th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avella Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Avella Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.88 439th 1302 66.3%
2004 53.83 721st 1308 44.9%
2005 71.50 374th 1299 71.2%
2006 53.24 879th 1545 43.1%
2007 53.15 902nd 1555 42.0%
2008 58.64 779th 1551 49.8%
2009 62.18 694th 1549 55.2%
2010 62.20 715th 1579 54.7%
2011 70.60 484th 1597 69.7%
2012 62.02 781st 1599 51.2%
2013 57.57 828th 1519 45.5%
2014 58.83 767th 1467 47.7%
2015 60.68 685th 1474 53.5%
2016 65.80 615th 1554 60.4%
2017 50.12 929th 1547 39.9%
2018 58.85 750th 1530 51.0%
2019 56.99 794th 1544 48.6%
2021 49.47 825th 1433 42.4%
2022 48.10 920th 1534 40.0%
2023 54.86 789th 1534 48.6%
2024 42.97 979th 1526 35.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avella Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.86 612th 1414 56.7%
2024 45.99 864th 1432 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Avella Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.79 903rd 1488 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Avella Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.03 1005th 1495 32.8%
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Rank History for White students at Avella Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.63 857th 1236 30.7%
2024 25.94 1009th 1229 17.9%
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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 Avella Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 500 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1989 473 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 466 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 453 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 440 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 432 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1994 433 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 420 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 420 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 430 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1998 414 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 425 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 431 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2001 417 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 382 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2003 382 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2004 382 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 360 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2006 377 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 349 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 336 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2009 323 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 333
2010 312 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 326
2011 301 9 0 0 0 0 7 0 317
2012 283 9 0 1 0 0 5 0 298
2013 285 6 0 3 0 0 5 0 299
2014 294 4 0 0 0 0 3 0 301
2015 298 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 302
2016 293 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 299
2017 290 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 293
2018 277 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 282
2019 255 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 260
2020 239 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 246
2021 254 3 0 2 0 0 8 0 267
2022 248 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 255
2023 239 2 0 1 0 0 10 0 252

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 Avella Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
1989 481 32.0 15.0 n/a
1990 471 32.0 14.7 0
1991 457 33.0 13.8 n/a
1992 444 30.0 14.8 n/a
1993 432 29.5 14.6 n/a
1994 435 28.5 15.3 n/a
1995 427 28.0 15.3 n/a
1996 427 28.0 15.3 n/a
1997 438 28.8 15.2 n/a
1998 422 28.0 15.1 n/a
1999 433 27.0 16.0 n/a
2000 442 28.0 15.8 31.4
2001 430 29.5 14.6 37.2
2002 394 30.8 12.8 30.7
2003 394 30.8 12.8 30.7
2004 394 30.8 12.8 37.6
2005 372 30.8 12.1 32.5
2006 388 29.8 13.0 33
2007 360 29.8 12.1 34.4
2008 345 30.6 11.3 42.6
2009 333 31.1 10.7 40.7
2010 326 29.6 11.0 39.9
2011 317 27.8 11.4 43.5
2012 298 25.0 11.9 39.6
2013 299 24.0 12.4 43.5
2014 301 23.7 12.6 43.2
2015 302 24.0 12.5 41.7
2016 299 24.0 12.4 38.5
2017 293 23.2 12.6 44
2018 282 21.9 12.8 45
2019 260 21.8 11.9 37.3
2020 246 21.0 11.6 48
2021 267 21.6 12.3 52.8
2022 255 22.4 11.3 40.8
2023 252 22.6 11.1 57.1

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 Avella Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 32.0 15.8 n/a
1989 481 32.0 15.0 n/a
1990 471 32.0 14.7 0
1991 457 33.0 13.8 n/a
1992 444 30.0 14.8 n/a
1993 432 29.5 14.6 n/a
1994 435 28.5 15.3 n/a
1995 427 28.0 15.3 n/a
1996 427 28.0 15.3 n/a
1997 438 28.8 15.2 n/a
1998 422 28.0 15.1 n/a
1999 433 27.0 16.0 n/a
2000 442 28.0 15.8 31.4
2001 430 29.5 14.6 37.2
2002 394 30.8 12.8 30.7
2003 394 30.8 12.8 30.7
2004 394 30.8 12.8 37.6
2005 372 30.8 12.1 32.5
2006 388 29.8 13.0 33
2007 360 29.8 12.1 34.4
2008 345 30.6 11.3 42.6
2009 333 31.1 10.7 40.7
2010 326 29.6 11.0 39.9
2011 317 27.8 11.4 43.5
2012 298 25.0 11.9 39.6
2013 299 24.0 12.4 43.5
2014 301 23.7 12.6 43.2
2015 302 24.0 12.5 41.7
2016 299 24.0 12.4 38.5
2017 293 23.2 12.6 44
2018 282 21.9 12.8 45
2019 260 21.8 11.9 37.3
2020 246 21.0 11.6 48
2021 267 21.6 12.3 52.8
2022 255 22.4 11.3 40.8
2023 252 22.6 11.1 57.1

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 Avella Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $164 (1.0%) $15,891 (99.0%) $16,055
2020 $1,029 (6.0%) $16,140 (94.0%) $17,168
2021 $736 (4.4%) $15,961 (95.6%) $16,697
2022 $2,128 (11.4%) $16,607 (88.6%) $18,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avella Elementary Center

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 794th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 789th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Avella Elementary Center)57.862.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Avella Elementary Center)66.772
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Avella Elementary Center)61.339.4
 21.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Avella Elementary Center)90.369.7
 20.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Avella Elementary Center)61.350
 11.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Avella Elementary Center)34.234.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Avella Elementary Center)56.148.3
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Avella Elementary Center)40.634.4
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avella Elementary Center)68.868.8
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Avella Elementary Center)48.341.5
 6.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Avella Elementary Center)90.369.7
 20.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Avella Elementary Center)63.159.2
 3.9%
   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 Students260252
 3.1%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White255239
 6.3%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%57.1%
 19.8%


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Students at Avella Elementary Center are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Avella Elementary Center.

Avella Elementary Center ranks 979th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Avella Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Avella Area Junior/Senior High School


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