Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Summary:

Pleasant Gap Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 193 students in grades K-5 in the small town of Pleasant Gap, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Bellefonte Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement, with strong results across Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

One key factor contributing to Pleasant Gap Elementary's success is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.8 students per teacher over the past few years - significantly lower than nearby schools like Bellefonte Elementary (11.2) and Benner Elementary (12.7). The school also spends a relatively high amount per student, from $22,343 to $24,943 annually, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Pleasant Gap Elementary's overall performance is excellent, with the school consistently ranking in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, there are some equity concerns to consider. The school's student population is predominantly White (over 92%) and has a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (25.39% free/reduced lunch) compared to more diverse and economically disadvantaged schools like Easterly Parkway Elementary and Wingate Elementary. Additionally, the school's subgroup performance for White and low-socioeconomic status students is only average, suggesting potential equity gaps that the school could address.


Detail:

Public K-5

 230 S Main St
       Pleasant Gap, PA  16823-3502


(814) 359-2739

District: Bellefonte Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
541st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,943 Help


Students who attend Pleasant Gap Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellefonte Area Middle School
High:    Bellefonte Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Compare Details Pleasant Gap Elementary School ranks better than 64.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pleasant Gap Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Bellefonte Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Gap Elementary School is 9.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Gap Elementary School is $24,943, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Pleasant Gap Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pleasant Gap Elementary School 541st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pleasant Gap Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bellefonte Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefonte Area School District 189th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 81.92 224th 1302 82.8%
2004 83.65 174th 1308 86.7%
2005 58.49 658th 1299 49.3%
2006 73.94 386th 1545 75.0%
2007 79.91 228th 1555 85.3%
2008 73.28 389th 1551 74.9%
2009 71.70 420th 1549 72.9%
2010 66.20 602nd 1579 61.9%
2011 69.49 515th 1597 67.8%
2012 68.97 581st 1599 63.7%
2013 67.62 577th 1519 62.0%
2014 62.73 676th 1467 53.9%
2015 76.28 341st 1474 76.9%
2016 78.67 309th 1554 80.1%
2017 68.06 547th 1547 64.6%
2018 72.07 450th 1530 70.6%
2019 71.00 484th 1544 68.7%
2021 73.45 386th 1433 73.1%
2022 59.14 710th 1534 53.7%
2023 67.68 541st 1534 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.37 752nd 1414 46.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.68 264th 1043 74.7%
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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.95 654th 1236 47.1%
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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 Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 307 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1989 288 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1990 289 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1991 326 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 334
1992 303 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 295 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 302 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1995 306 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1996 306 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1997 321 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 317 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1999 303 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2000 317 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 293 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2002 260 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2003 260 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2004 246 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 250 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2006 253 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 254 10 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 236 11 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2009 243 5 2 2 0 n/a n/a 2 254
2010 252 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 5 266
2011 236 5 2 3 0 0 6 0 252
2012 239 5 3 2 0 0 7 0 256
2013 238 3 4 0 0 0 6 0 251
2014 222 2 2 2 0 0 6 0 234
2015 216 2 2 1 0 0 8 0 229
2016 204 3 2 2 0 0 9 0 220
2017 193 1 2 2 0 0 9 0 207
2018 208 1 1 2 2 0 8 0 222
2019 196 1 0 4 2 0 7 0 210
2020 199 3 0 5 1 0 5 0 213
2021 198 0 3 7 1 0 4 0 213
2022 203 0 3 8 1 0 5 0 220
2023 178 0 3 6 2 0 4 0 193

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 Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 16.3 18.8 n/a
1989 289 15.4 18.7 n/a
1990 289 15.4 18.7 0
1991 334 16.9 19.7 n/a
1992 309 16.9 18.2 n/a
1993 297 16.0 18.6 n/a
1994 305 17.0 17.9 n/a
1995 313 15.5 20.2 n/a
1996 313 15.5 20.2 n/a
1997 324 16.4 19.8 n/a
1998 320 16.0 20.0 n/a
1999 306 17.0 18.0 n/a
2000 319 20.0 16.0 36.4
2001 298 19.0 15.7 28.2
2002 265 17.0 15.6 27.2
2003 265 17.0 15.6 27.2
2004 253 17.0 14.9 28.5
2005 258 19.0 13.6 27.9
2006 261 18.6 14.0 31
2007 268 18.5 14.5 30.2
2008 253 20.2 12.5 32
2009 254 18.2 13.9 33.7
2010 266 18.2 14.6 41.4
2011 252 18.2 13.8 39.7
2012 256 18.0 14.1 35.2
2013 251 17.8 14.0 34.3
2014 234 18.3 12.7 31.6
2015 229 18.0 12.7 31
2016 220 18.0 12.2 30
2017 207 19.5 10.6 31.9
2018 222 17.7 12.5 36.9
2019 210 18.9 11.0 38.6
2020 213 17.9 11.8 38.5
2021 213 19.6 10.8 36.6
2022 220 21.1 10.4 25
2023 193 20.6 9.3 25.4

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 Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 308 16.3 18.8 n/a
1989 289 15.4 18.7 n/a
1990 289 15.4 18.7 0
1991 334 16.9 19.7 n/a
1992 309 16.9 18.2 n/a
1993 297 16.0 18.6 n/a
1994 305 17.0 17.9 n/a
1995 313 15.5 20.2 n/a
1996 313 15.5 20.2 n/a
1997 324 16.4 19.8 n/a
1998 320 16.0 20.0 n/a
1999 306 17.0 18.0 n/a
2000 319 20.0 16.0 36.4
2001 298 19.0 15.7 28.2
2002 265 17.0 15.6 27.2
2003 265 17.0 15.6 27.2
2004 253 17.0 14.9 28.5
2005 258 19.0 13.6 27.9
2006 261 18.6 14.0 31
2007 268 18.5 14.5 30.2
2008 253 20.2 12.5 32
2009 254 18.2 13.9 33.7
2010 266 18.2 14.6 41.4
2011 252 18.2 13.8 39.7
2012 256 18.0 14.1 35.2
2013 251 17.8 14.0 34.3
2014 234 18.3 12.7 31.6
2015 229 18.0 12.7 31
2016 220 18.0 12.2 30
2017 207 19.5 10.6 31.9
2018 222 17.7 12.5 36.9
2019 210 18.9 11.0 38.6
2020 213 17.9 11.8 38.5
2021 213 19.6 10.8 36.6
2022 220 21.1 10.4 25
2023 193 20.6 9.3 25.4

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 Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $613 (2.6%) $22,871 (97.4%) $23,485
2020 $474 (2.1%) $21,897 (97.9%) $22,372
2021 $466 (2.1%) $21,876 (97.9%) $22,343
2022 $2,506 (10.0%) $22,437 (90.0%) $24,943

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Gap Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 541st of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)86.969
 17.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)86.948.2
 38.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)63.478.8
 15.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)8081.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)67.869.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)55.348.6
 6.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)63.151.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)6665
 1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)8081.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pleasant Gap Elementary School)70.656.7
 13.9%
   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 Students210193
 8.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian22
Asian03
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White196178
 9.2%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%25.4%
 13.2%


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Pleasant Gap Elementary School ranks 541st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Pleasant Gap Elementary School.

Students at Pleasant Gap Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Pleasant Gap Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellefonte Area Middle School
High : Bellefonte Area High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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