L R Appleman Elementary School

Summary:

L R Appleman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Benton, Pennsylvania, serving 316 students in grades K-6 and part of the Benton Area School District, which is ranked 194 out of 610 school districts in the state.

L R Appleman Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with students outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests across all grade levels, especially in Math and Science. The school's equity-focused approach is evident in its high rankings for male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with the latter group ranking in the top 4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Northwest Area Intermediate School and Memorial Elementary School, L R Appleman Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic rankings and PSSA test scores. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $16,661 to $19,220 over the past four years, may contribute to its success in providing a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 525 Park Street
       Benton, PA  17814


(570) 925-6971

District: Benton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,220 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  316

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.4%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details L R Appleman Elementary School ranks better than 82.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at L R Appleman Elementary School is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at L R Appleman Elementary School is $19,220.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

L R Appleman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks L R Appleman Elementary School 269th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See L R Appleman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Benton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Benton Area School District 194th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for L R Appleman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at L R Appleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.45 854th 1302 34.4%
2004 35.56 956th 1308 26.9%
2005 75.33 299th 1299 77.0%
2006 68.16 513th 1545 66.8%
2007 67.15 560th 1555 64.0%
2008 61.57 708th 1551 54.4%
2009 65.44 611th 1549 60.6%
2010 78.54 243rd 1579 84.6%
2011 72.29 428th 1597 73.2%
2012 75.92 358th 1599 77.6%
2013 71.59 454th 1519 70.1%
2014 73.11 416th 1467 71.6%
2015 71.46 447th 1474 69.7%
2016 71.72 467th 1554 69.9%
2017 72.12 452nd 1547 70.8%
2018 65.21 629th 1530 58.9%
2019 62.79 662nd 1544 57.1%
2021 53.12 770th 1433 46.3%
2022 74.97 391st 1534 74.5%
2023 81.46 252nd 1534 83.6%
2024 80.71 269th 1526 82.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at L R Appleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.46 152nd 1414 89.3%
2024 89.88 55th 1432 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at L R Appleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.22 326th 1488 78.1%
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Rank History for Male students at L R Appleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.74 215th 1495 85.6%
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Rank History for White students at L R Appleman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.06 286th 1236 76.9%
2024 72.76 305th 1229 75.2%
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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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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, December 22, 2011

Open Quote The school has next to no sports programs. There is an extra-ordinary amount of special learning needs children as opposed to other schools, therefore if your child has a need, they will not get the attention they would in other districts. Irresponsible behaviors by multiple levels of educators abound. I would not recommend this school to anybody. Close Quote



Enrollment information for L R Appleman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1989 450 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 460 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1991 456 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 460 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 462 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1995 426 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 426 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 443 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 469 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 452 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2000 436 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2001 419 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 415 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 415 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 388 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2005 379 6 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 379 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 391 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 375 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 391 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 367 4 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 354 4 1 4 5 0 0 0 368
2012 381 3 2 5 5 0 0 0 396
2013 379 4 2 5 2 0 2 0 394
2014 378 5 2 5 3 0 2 0 395
2015 364 7 2 6 3 0 2 0 384
2016 351 5 2 8 3 0 2 0 371
2017 348 3 1 10 2 0 2 0 366
2018 363 3 1 13 1 0 6 0 387
2019 339 3 0 9 1 0 9 0 361
2020 352 3 0 7 1 0 11 0 374
2021 329 3 1 7 0 0 11 0 351
2022 315 1 1 8 0 0 11 0 336
2023 295 1 1 10 0 0 9 0 316

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 L R Appleman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 24.0 19.4 n/a
1989 451 26.7 16.8 n/a
1990 465 27.5 16.9 0
1991 459 24.0 19.1 n/a
1992 461 24.0 19.2 n/a
1993 458 23.2 19.7 n/a
1994 462 23.7 19.5 n/a
1995 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1996 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1997 447 26.5 16.9 n/a
1998 469 25.1 18.7 n/a
1999 452 27.6 16.4 n/a
2000 436 27.3 16.0 33.5
2001 423 28.4 14.9 32.4
2002 418 31.5 13.3 36.8
2003 418 31.5 13.3 36.8
2004 394 33.0 11.9 34
2005 394 32.5 12.1 39.1
2006 385 30.6 12.6 42.1
2007 400 29.6 13.5 39.8
2008 384 28.0 13.7 39.1
2009 401 30.0 13.4 40.9
2010 379 31.0 12.2 46.2
2011 368 31.0 11.8 47.3
2012 396 28.3 13.9 49.2
2013 394 29.3 13.4 34.5
2014 395 27.8 14.1 38.7
2015 384 29.0 13.2 41.4
2016 371 31.0 11.9 37.5
2017 366 30.9 11.8 41.8
2018 387 32.4 11.9 43.7
2019 361 32.6 11.0 40.4
2020 374 31.6 11.8 32.6
2021 351 29.8 11.7 42.7
2022 336 31.2 10.7 33
2023 316 30.3 10.4 52.5

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 L R Appleman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 467 24.0 19.4 n/a
1989 451 26.7 16.8 n/a
1990 465 27.5 16.9 0
1991 459 24.0 19.1 n/a
1992 461 24.0 19.2 n/a
1993 458 23.2 19.7 n/a
1994 462 23.7 19.5 n/a
1995 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1996 426 24.0 17.8 n/a
1997 447 26.5 16.9 n/a
1998 469 25.1 18.7 n/a
1999 452 27.6 16.4 n/a
2000 436 27.3 16.0 33.5
2001 423 28.4 14.9 32.4
2002 418 31.5 13.3 36.8
2003 418 31.5 13.3 36.8
2004 394 33.0 11.9 34
2005 394 32.5 12.1 39.1
2006 385 30.6 12.6 42.1
2007 400 29.6 13.5 39.8
2008 384 28.0 13.7 39.1
2009 401 30.0 13.4 40.9
2010 379 31.0 12.2 46.2
2011 368 31.0 11.8 47.3
2012 396 28.3 13.9 49.2
2013 394 29.3 13.4 34.5
2014 395 27.8 14.1 38.7
2015 384 29.0 13.2 41.4
2016 371 31.0 11.9 37.5
2017 366 30.9 11.8 41.8
2018 387 32.4 11.9 43.7
2019 361 32.6 11.0 40.4
2020 374 31.6 11.8 32.6
2021 351 29.8 11.7 42.7
2022 336 31.2 10.7 33
2023 316 30.3 10.4 52.5

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 L R Appleman Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,031 (5.7%) $17,066 (94.3%) $18,098
2020 $534 (3.2%) $16,127 (96.8%) $16,661
2021 $563 (3.0%) $18,096 (97.0%) $18,660
2022 $913 (4.8%) $18,307 (95.2%) $19,220

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

Impact of COVID-19 on L R Appleman 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 662nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 26.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (L R Appleman Elementary School)73.578.6
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (L R Appleman Elementary School)75.473.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (L R Appleman Elementary School)57.570
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (L R Appleman Elementary School)9597.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (L R Appleman Elementary School)67.575
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (L R Appleman Elementary School)31.248.9
 17.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (L R Appleman Elementary School)65.660
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (L R Appleman Elementary School)31.857.2
 25.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (L R Appleman Elementary School)68.371.4
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (L R Appleman Elementary School)48.262.8
 14.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (L R Appleman Elementary School)9597.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (L R Appleman Elementary School)69.269.9
 0.7%
   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 Students361316
 12.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White339295
 13%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%52.5%
 12.1%


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Students at L R Appleman Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended L R Appleman Elementary School.

L R Appleman Elementary School ranks 269th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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