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Earl Elementary School

Summary:

Earl Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, serving 299 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Boyertown Area School District, which is ranked 227 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Earl Elementary School consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, particularly in Science, where 83.7% of students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the state average of 65.8%. The school also performs well among its student subgroups, ranking 289 out of 1,084 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Disabled students and 482 out of 1,432 for Low Socioeconomic Status students. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students per teacher, lower than the state and district averages.

While Earl Elementary School's performance has fluctuated over the years, it generally outperforms its nearby peers, such as Gilbertsville Elementary School, in Math and Science proficiency. However, the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (39.13%) suggests that it serves a population with a higher proportion of students from low-income families, making its strong academic performance even more noteworthy.


Detail:

Public K-5

 22 Schoolhouse Rd
       Boyertown, PA  19512-7925

(610) 369-7504

District: Boyertown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
601st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,549 Help


Students who attend Earl Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  265

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Earl Elementary School ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd 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 64.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Earl Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Boyertown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Earl Elementary School is $32,549, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Boyertown Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Earl Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Earl Elementary School 601st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Earl 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 Earl Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.64 320th 1302 75.4%
2004 65.48 517th 1308 60.5%
2005 74.78 307th 1299 76.4%
2006 75.83 334th 1545 78.4%
2007 80.22 220th 1555 85.9%
2008 76.81 291st 1551 81.2%
2009 75.86 315th 1549 79.7%
2010 81.20 169th 1579 89.3%
2011 82.07 145th 1597 90.9%
2012 82.51 140th 1599 91.2%
2013 86.98 37th 1519 97.6%
2014 87.40 37th 1467 97.5%
2016 84.53 177th 1554 88.6%
2017 82.87 225th 1547 85.5%
2018 84.62 176th 1530 88.5%
2019 86.42 136th 1544 91.2%
2021 51.44 790th 1433 44.9%
2022 48.10 923rd 1534 39.8%
2023 49.62 875th 1534 43.0%
2024 64.47 601st 1526 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.09 1046th 1414 26.0%
2024 65.20 482nd 1432 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.82 640th 1488 57.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.15 181st 1043 82.6%
2024 65.12 289th 1084 73.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.87 552nd 1495 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Earl Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.93 931st 1236 24.7%
2024 49.68 652nd 1229 46.9%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Earl Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 370 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 354 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1991 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1992 351 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 350 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 351 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 310 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1996 310 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1997 323 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1998 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1999 325 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 334 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2001 326 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 304 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 304 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 314 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2005 312 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2007 291 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2008 283 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 6 290
2009 290 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 4 296
2010 288 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 4 298
2011 291 0 2 3 1 0 3 0 300
2012 306 0 2 8 1 0 3 0 320
2013 315 0 2 9 0 0 3 0 329
2014 305 0 2 11 0 0 0 0 318
2015 296 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 312
2016 277 0 1 10 0 1 2 0 291
2017 283 0 1 9 0 1 3 0 297
2018 229 2 0 7 0 1 2 0 241
2019 230 0 0 12 0 1 3 0 246
2020 211 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 225
2021 275 6 0 16 0 0 5 0 302
2022 282 5 0 16 0 0 8 0 311
2023 264 5 0 20 0 0 10 0 299
2024 239 3 0 16 0 0 7 0 265

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 Earl Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1990 355 17.5 20.2 0
1991 343 17.5 19.6 n/a
1992 352 20.8 16.9 n/a
1993 352 16.0 22.0 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1996 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1997 326 17.0 19.2 n/a
1998 339 16.0 21.2 n/a
1999 325 16.0 20.3 n/a
2000 338 17.0 19.9 8.6
2001 331 16.5 20.1 8.8
2002 311 16.5 18.8 7.4
2003 311 16.5 18.8 7.4
2004 318 17.0 18.7 7.5
2005 312 17.5 17.8 7.4
2006 293 20.5 14.3 11.6
2007 293 20.5 14.3 9.2
2008 290 20.3 14.3 13.4
2009 296 20.3 14.6 15.1
2010 298 20.3 14.6 15.3
2011 300 20.2 14.8 15
2012 320 20.0 15.9 17.5
2013 329 19.5 16.8 18.5
2014 318 19.4 16.3 21.4
2015 312 19.0 16.4 22.4
2016 291 19.0 15.3 28.5
2017 297 19.3 15.3 30.6
2018 241 16.4 14.6 27.4
2019 246 17.4 14.0 24.8
2020 225 16.9 13.2 28.4
2021 302 18.5 16.2 31.5
2022 311 18.3 16.9 33.8
2023 299 19.0 15.6 39.1
2024 265 19.0 13.8 32.8

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 Earl Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 371 17.5 21.2 n/a
1990 355 17.5 20.2 0
1991 343 17.5 19.6 n/a
1992 352 20.8 16.9 n/a
1993 352 16.0 22.0 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1996 316 18.0 17.6 n/a
1997 326 17.0 19.2 n/a
1998 339 16.0 21.2 n/a
1999 325 16.0 20.3 n/a
2000 338 17.0 19.9 8.6
2001 331 16.5 20.1 8.8
2002 311 16.5 18.8 7.4
2003 311 16.5 18.8 7.4
2004 318 17.0 18.7 7.5
2005 312 17.5 17.8 7.4
2006 293 20.5 14.3 11.6
2007 293 20.5 14.3 9.2
2008 290 20.3 14.3 13.4
2009 296 20.3 14.6 15.1
2010 298 20.3 14.6 15.3
2011 300 20.2 14.8 15
2012 320 20.0 15.9 17.5
2013 329 19.5 16.8 18.5
2014 318 19.4 16.3 21.4
2015 312 19.0 16.4 22.4
2016 291 19.0 15.3 28.5
2017 297 19.3 15.3 30.6
2018 241 16.4 14.6 27.4
2019 246 17.4 14.0 24.8
2020 225 16.9 13.2 28.4
2021 302 18.5 16.2 31.5
2022 311 18.3 16.9 33.8
2023 299 19.0 15.6 39.1
2024 265 19.0 13.8 32.8

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 Earl Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $897 (5.4%) $15,828 (94.6%) $16,724
2020 $176 (1.3%) $13,483 (98.7%) $13,659
2021 $36 (0.3%) $12,265 (99.7%) $12,300
2022 $1,193 (3.7%) $31,356 (96.3%) $32,549

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Earl 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 136th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 875th of 1534 Elementary schools
 48.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Earl Elementary School)81.354.8
 26.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Earl Elementary School)7557.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Earl Elementary School)71.745.9
 25.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Earl Elementary School)97.873
 24.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Earl Elementary School)84.833.4
 51.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Earl Elementary School)75.751
 24.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Earl Elementary School)82.947.1
 35.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Earl Elementary School)75.750.3
 25.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Earl Elementary School)97.873
 24.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Earl Elementary School)81.545.4
 36.1%
   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 Students246299
 21.5%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1220
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White230264
 14.8%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.8%39.1%
 14.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Earl Elementary School

Earl Elementary School ranks 601st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Earl Elementary School.

Students at Earl Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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