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Gilbertsville Elementary School

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Gilbertsville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 531 students in grades K-5 in the Boyertown Area School District in Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently ranking 504th out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilbertsville Elementary consistently outperforms the Boyertown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Science where it has maintained proficiency rates above 80% for several years. However, the school's performance shows disparities, with male students outperforming female students and White students performing better than the state average, while low-socioeconomic status and disabled students have lower rankings, suggesting a need for targeted interventions. The school has also seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,841 in 2019-2020 to $20,127 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the district average.

Compared to nearby schools in the Boyertown Area School District, Gilbertsville Elementary demonstrates a strong academic profile, consistently outperforming its peers. However, the performance of schools in the Pottstown School District, which are further away, is generally lower, highlighting the importance of considering the broader regional context when evaluating a school's performance. Overall, Gilbertsville Elementary School is a high-performing institution, but it should continue to focus on addressing the needs of its diverse student population to ensure continued academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 36 Congo Rd
       Gilbertsville, PA  19525-9205

(610) 369-7485

District: Boyertown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
504th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,127 Help


Students who attend Gilbertsville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Boyertown Area Middle School-East
High:    Boyertown Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  531

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilbertsville Elementary School ranks better than 67% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Boyertown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gilbertsville Elementary School is 16. 3 elementary schools in the Boyertown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilbertsville Elementary School is $20,127. 3 elementary schools in the Boyertown Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilbertsville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilbertsville Elementary School 504th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Gilbertsville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Boyertown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Boyertown Area School District 227th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilbertsville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.55 311th 1302 76.1%
2004 80.13 249th 1308 81.0%
2005 67.25 476th 1299 63.4%
2006 80.09 229th 1545 85.2%
2007 83.11 156th 1555 90.0%
2008 82.02 159th 1551 89.7%
2009 82.27 143rd 1549 90.8%
2010 78.08 254th 1579 83.9%
2011 80.94 180th 1597 88.7%
2012 83.46 106th 1599 93.4%
2013 86.45 44th 1519 97.1%
2014 87.69 31st 1467 97.9%
2016 86.00 140th 1554 91.0%
2017 87.09 119th 1547 92.3%
2018 83.18 214th 1530 86.0%
2019 82.44 227th 1544 85.3%
2021 56.08 715th 1433 50.1%
2022 65.09 587th 1534 61.7%
2023 63.66 624th 1534 59.3%
2024 69.60 504th 1526 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.43 920th 1414 34.9%
2024 49.69 789th 1432 44.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.73 555th 1488 62.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.83 184th 1043 82.4%
2024 61.38 341st 1084 68.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.01 447th 1495 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Gilbertsville Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.26 743rd 1236 39.9%
2024 56.23 537th 1229 56.3%
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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 Gilbertsville Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1989 348 0 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 358
1990 340 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1991 479 2 9 0 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 518 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1993 424 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1994 437 1 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 446 1 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1996 446 1 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1997 604 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 616 0 12 0 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 632 1 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 656 1 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2001 649 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2002 650 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2003 650 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
2004 679 4 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2005 729 7 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2006 673 9 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 703
2007 665 13 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2008 661 15 15 5 0 n/a n/a 1 697
2009 637 15 17 10 0 n/a n/a 6 685
2010 638 22 18 12 0 n/a n/a 3 693
2011 682 18 17 13 1 0 7 0 738
2012 712 15 17 24 1 0 14 0 783
2013 709 10 18 23 0 0 19 0 779
2014 714 12 15 23 0 0 18 0 782
2015 715 16 13 31 0 0 22 0 797
2016 706 17 14 36 1 1 23 0 798
2017 718 17 16 41 1 1 21 0 815
2018 593 11 17 38 1 0 18 0 678
2019 594 16 12 42 2 0 23 0 689
2020 615 20 16 53 0 0 21 0 725
2021 447 16 11 28 0 0 21 0 523
2022 456 18 12 37 1 1 26 0 551
2023 434 20 14 39 1 1 22 0 531

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 Gilbertsville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 16.4 21.8 n/a
1989 358 17.5 20.4 n/a
1990 349 17.3 20.1 0
1991 491 20.6 23.8 n/a
1992 527 21.9 24.0 n/a
1993 437 16.8 26.0 n/a
1994 448 18.3 24.5 n/a
1995 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1996 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1997 613 27.1 22.6 n/a
1998 629 30.0 21.0 n/a
1999 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
2000 663 32.0 20.7 6.3
2001 660 31.5 21.0 6.2
2002 657 33.5 19.6 7.9
2003 657 33.5 19.6 7.9
2004 690 37.5 18.4 8.3
2005 748 40.0 18.7 7
2006 703 39.5 17.8 10.7
2007 696 40.2 17.3 6.8
2008 697 42.3 16.5 10.6
2009 685 43.2 15.9 10.6
2010 693 42.3 16.3 10.6
2011 738 41.8 17.6 10.7
2012 783 42.7 18.3 13.5
2013 779 44.2 17.5 14
2014 782 45.2 17.2 14.8
2015 797 46.0 17.3 16.3
2016 798 47.0 16.9 18.3
2017 815 48.3 16.8 16.8
2018 678 42.5 15.9 18
2019 689 41.9 16.4 20.6
2020 725 42.2 17.1 22.1
2021 523 37.7 13.8 24.5
2022 551 32.6 16.8 25.4
2023 531 33.1 16.0 26.4

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 Gilbertsville Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 359 16.4 21.8 n/a
1989 358 17.5 20.4 n/a
1990 349 17.3 20.1 0
1991 491 20.6 23.8 n/a
1992 527 21.9 24.0 n/a
1993 437 16.8 26.0 n/a
1994 448 18.3 24.5 n/a
1995 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1996 456 20.8 21.9 n/a
1997 613 27.1 22.6 n/a
1998 629 30.0 21.0 n/a
1999 646 30.0 21.5 n/a
2000 663 32.0 20.7 6.3
2001 660 31.5 21.0 6.2
2002 657 33.5 19.6 7.9
2003 657 33.5 19.6 7.9
2004 690 37.5 18.4 8.3
2005 748 40.0 18.7 7
2006 703 39.5 17.8 10.7
2007 696 40.2 17.3 6.8
2008 697 42.3 16.5 10.6
2009 685 43.2 15.9 10.6
2010 693 42.3 16.3 10.6
2011 738 41.8 17.6 10.7
2012 783 42.7 18.3 13.5
2013 779 44.2 17.5 14
2014 782 45.2 17.2 14.8
2015 797 46.0 17.3 16.3
2016 798 47.0 16.9 18.3
2017 815 48.3 16.8 16.8
2018 678 42.5 15.9 18
2019 689 41.9 16.4 20.6
2020 725 42.2 17.1 22.1
2021 523 37.7 13.8 24.5
2022 551 32.6 16.8 25.4
2023 531 33.1 16.0 26.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gilbertsville Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $553 (4.3%) $12,320 (95.7%) $12,873
2020 $277 (3.1%) $8,565 (96.9%) $8,841
2021 $35 (0.3%) $10,437 (99.7%) $10,472
2022 $579 (2.9%) $19,548 (97.1%) $20,127

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilbertsville 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 227th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 624th of 1534 Elementary schools
 26%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Gilbertsville Elementary School)74.759.2
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilbertsville Elementary School)71.259.2
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Gilbertsville Elementary School)69.648.4
 21.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Gilbertsville Elementary School)93.982.5
 11.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbertsville Elementary School)86.157.2
 28.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Gilbertsville Elementary School)66.448.3
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilbertsville Elementary School)82.462.8
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Gilbertsville Elementary School)70.152.1
 18%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Gilbertsville Elementary School)93.982.5
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gilbertsville Elementary School)8059.7
 20.3%
   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 Students689531
 22.9%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1214
 16.7%
Hispanic4239
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White594434
 26.9%
Two or More Races2322
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.6%26.4%
 5.8%

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Gilbertsville Elementary School ranks 504th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Gilbertsville Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boyertown Area Middle School-East
High : Boyertown Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 531 students attended Gilbertsville Elementary School.

Students at Gilbertsville Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.


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