Is Emily Brittain Elementary School a good school?

Emily Brittain Elementary School ranks 971 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Emily Brittain Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 253 students attended Emily Brittain Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Emily Brittain Elementary School?

Students at Emily Brittain Elementary School are 80% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Emily Brittain Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Emily Brittain Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Butler Area IHS

Emily Brittain Elementary School

Summary:

Emily Brittain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Butler, Pennsylvania, serving 253 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Butler Area School District, which is ranked 249 out of 606 school districts in the state.

While Emily Brittain Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 7.51% African American and 4.74% Hispanic students, its academic performance lags behind. The school's proficiency rates in Math (36.3%), Science (82.5%), and English Language Arts (46.9%) are all lower than the district and state averages. This may be partly due to the school's high percentage of students (71.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In contrast, Connoquenessing Elementary School, just 6.56 miles away, had significantly higher proficiency rates in these subjects.

Emily Brittain Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 37% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, suggesting systemic challenges that require targeted interventions. The school's diversity could provide valuable learning opportunities, but it also highlights the need to ensure that the curriculum, teaching practices, and support systems are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background or racial/ethnic identity.

Detail:

Public K-5

338 North Washington Street
Butler, PA 16001-5242

(724) 287-8721

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
971^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,677

Students who attend Emily Brittain Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Butler Area IHS

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 253

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.2%

African American:

7.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

Compare Emily Brittain Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Emily Brittain Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.2%), African American (7.5%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Emily Brittain Elementary School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Emily Brittain Elementary School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Emily Brittain Elementary School is $15,677, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Emily Brittain Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Emily Brittain Elementary School 971^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Emily Brittain Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Butler Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Butler Area School District 249^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Emily Brittain Elementary School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Emily Brittain Elementary School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	58.06	641^st	1302	50.8%
2004	40.70	901^st	1308	31.1%
2005	73.91	323^rd	1299	75.1%
2006	56.62	794^th	1545	48.6%
2007	47.87	997^th	1555	35.9%
2008	51.34	952^nd	1551	38.6%
2009	54.62	879^th	1549	43.3%
2010	44.58	1106^th	1579	30.0%
2011	45.67	1110^th	1597	30.5%
2012	49.14	1060^th	1599	33.7%
2013	52.04	934^th	1519	38.5%
2014	51.85	902^nd	1467	38.5%
2015	35.80	1055^th	1474	28.4%
2016	49.27	940^th	1554	39.5%
2017	52.57	881^st	1547	43.1%
2018	38.95	1071^st	1530	30.0%
2019	46.45	984^th	1544	36.3%
2021	36.51	1011^th	1433	29.4%
2022	38.67	1038^th	1534	32.3%
2023	43.19	971^st	1534	36.7%

See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.63	833^rd	1414	41.1%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.31	706^th	1043	32.3%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.28	908^th	1236	26.5%

See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Emily Brittain Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Emily Brittain Elementary School, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Emily Brittain Elementary School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	377	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1989	389	5	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1990	377	4	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	387
1991	398	4	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	410
1992	399	12	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
1993	430	12	5	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	452
1994	417	16	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
1995	409	15	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	429
1996	409	15	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	429
1997	375	12	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
1998	436	16	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1999	403	14	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	422
2000	406	18	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2001	399	17	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	412	16	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
2003	412	16	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	434
2004	409	27	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2005	402	22	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	435
2006	384	16	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
2007	395	20	2	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
2008	395	24	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2009	377	29	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2010	378	22	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	409
2011	392	19	5	8	0	0	9	0	433
2012	379	16	7	6	0	0	10	0	418
2013	359	18	5	4	0	0	12	0	398
2014	362	14	2	6	0	0	14	0	398
2015	351	13	2	10	0	0	20	0	396
2016	268	16	0	9	0	0	21	0	314
2017	251	14	0	9	0	0	22	0	296
2018	243	7	0	11	0	0	18	0	279
2019	217	8	0	13	1	0	22	0	261
2020	221	11	1	15	3	0	15	0	266
2021	187	12	1	19	1	0	11	0	231
2022	168	16	1	12	0	0	9	0	206
2023	203	19	0	12	0	1	18	0	253

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 Emily Brittain Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	22.2	17.5	n/a
1989	403	22.1	18.2	n/a
1990	387	23.6	16.3	0
1991	410	21.1	19.4	n/a
1992	421	24.1	17.4	n/a
1993	452	21.0	21.5	n/a
1994	438	21.0	20.9	n/a
1995	429	19.5	22.0	n/a
1996	429	19.5	22.0	n/a
1997	393	22.5	17.5	n/a
1998	456	24.3	18.8	n/a
1999	422	23.8	17.7	n/a
2000	431	26.5	16.3	35.3
2001	425	26.5	16.0	37.6
2002	434	26.0	16.7	37.8
2003	434	26.0	16.7	37.8
2004	441	25.2	17.5	34.2
2005	435	25.5	17.1	37.7
2006	406	26.9	15.1	37.7
2007	423	25.4	16.7	39
2008	428	28.7	14.9	37.1
2009	417	28.7	14.5	39.3
2010	409	28.7	14.2	45.3
2011	433	28.7	15.0	47.8
2012	418	29.1	14.3	45
2013	398	28.6	13.9	48.7
2014	398	26.6	14.9	52.5
2015	396	26.0	15.2	95.5
2016	314	26.0	12.0	93.6
2017	296	27.6	10.7	93.9
2018	279	25.5	10.9	99.3
2019	261	26.0	10.0	82.4
2020	266	28.1	9.4	53.4
2021	231	27.1	8.5	74.9
2022	206	22.0	9.3	71.8
2023	253	24.5	10.2	71.1

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 Emily Brittain Elementary School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	390	22.2	17.5	n/a
1989	403	22.1	18.2	n/a
1990	387	23.6	16.3	0
1991	410	21.1	19.4	n/a
1992	421	24.1	17.4	n/a
1993	452	21.0	21.5	n/a
1994	438	21.0	20.9	n/a
1995	429	19.5	22.0	n/a
1996	429	19.5	22.0	n/a
1997	393	22.5	17.5	n/a
1998	456	24.3	18.8	n/a
1999	422	23.8	17.7	n/a
2000	431	26.5	16.3	35.3
2001	425	26.5	16.0	37.6
2002	434	26.0	16.7	37.8
2003	434	26.0	16.7	37.8
2004	441	25.2	17.5	34.2
2005	435	25.5	17.1	37.7
2006	406	26.9	15.1	37.7
2007	423	25.4	16.7	39
2008	428	28.7	14.9	37.1
2009	417	28.7	14.5	39.3
2010	409	28.7	14.2	45.3
2011	433	28.7	15.0	47.8
2012	418	29.1	14.3	45
2013	398	28.6	13.9	48.7
2014	398	26.6	14.9	52.5
2015	396	26.0	15.2	95.5
2016	314	26.0	12.0	93.6
2017	296	27.6	10.7	93.9
2018	279	25.5	10.9	99.3
2019	261	26.0	10.0	82.4
2020	266	28.1	9.4	53.4
2021	231	27.1	8.5	74.9
2022	206	22.0	9.3	71.8
2023	253	24.5	10.2	71.1

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 Emily Brittain Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$783 (5.7%)	$13,031 (94.3%)	$13,814
2020	$808 (5.9%)	$12,943 (94.1%)	$13,752
2021	$1,862 (11.7%)	$14,074 (88.3%)	$15,936
2022	$1,048 (6.7%)	$14,630 (93.3%)	$15,677

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Emily Brittain 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 984^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 971^st of 1534 Elementary schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	49	33.3	15.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	56.6	35.9	20.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	37.8	47.5	9.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	86.7	82.5	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	63.6	60	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	43.9	36.3	7.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	86.7	82.5	4.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Emily Brittain Elementary School)	59.8	46.9	12.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	253	3.1%
African American	8	19	137.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	12	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	217	203	6.5%
Two or More Races	22	18	18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.4%	71.1%	11.2%

Schools Near Emily Brittain Elementary School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emily Brittain Elementary School	Public	K-5	338 North Washington Street	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	253	25	10.2	71.1%	203 (80.2%)	19 (7.5%)	12 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.1%)	43.2	971^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.7%		38.7	1038^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.3%	67	33.3	47.5	26.4	36.3	82.5	82.5	35.9	60.0	44.1	46.9	$15,677	$1,048	$14,630
Broad Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Broad St	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 214-3630	212	18	11.5	92.5%	163 (76.9%)	14 (6.6%)	12 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.8%)	22.7	1194^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.2%					(n/a)	15.8	20.7	30.3	22.0	58.6	58.6	21.1	44.8	45.5	36.0	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Mcquistion Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 Mechling Drive	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	534	40	13.2	62.4%	481 (90.1%)	10 (1.9%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	64.8	600^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.9%		77.8	333^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.3%	267	67.5	62.8	31.8	55.5	86.9	86.9	61.4	52.6	58.9	57.6	$15,675	$1,048	$14,628
Northwest Elementary School	Public	K-5	124 Staley Avenue	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	403	30	13.4	48.9%	379 (94.0%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	79.9	283^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	81.6%		80.7	277^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.9%	6	62.3	56.4	70.0	62.4	96.8	96.8	65.2	74.6	80.4	72.6	$15,675	$1,048	$14,628
Center Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	950 Mercer Road	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	631	51	12.3	40.3%	599 (94.9%)	6 (1.0%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (2.7%)	77.7	327^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.7%		74.5	400^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.9%	73	65.3	66.7	56.4	62.7	84.3	84.3	66.3	68.5	75.5	70.2	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Summit Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Brinker Road	Butler	16002	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	278	19	14.4	51.1%	272 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	52.3	837^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.4%		56	771^st of 1534 public elementary schools	49.7%	66	54.5	56.4	36.0	48.1	87.2	87.2	52.2	56.4	36.0	47.4	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Connoquenessing Elementary School	Public	K-5	102 Connoquenessing School Roa	Renfrew	16053	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 287-8721	300	20	15.2	29.7%	291 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	87.3	150^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.2%		81.5	263^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	82.9%	113	83.3	70.2	68.8	74.5	89.3	89.3	81.5	71.8	78.0	77.3	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Moraine Elementary School	Public	K-5	350 Main St	Prospect	16052	Butler County	Slippery Rock Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 865-2010	347	28	12.4	44.7%	332 (95.7%)	4 (1.2%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	85.7	179^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.3%		88.2	133^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	91.3%	46	83.7	73.6	65.9	74.6	90.6	90.6	79.6	66.0	75.0	73.3	$10,213	$603	$9,609
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-5	340 Knoch Road	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 352-1700	308	27	11.4	30.2%	303 (98.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	79.9	284^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.5%		75.8	366^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.1%	82		65.4	68.4	66.8	89.7	89.7		66.1	65.4	65.8	$17,536	$1,321	$16,214
Knoch Primary School	Public	K-3	328 Knoch Road	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 352-1700	514	32	16.0	33.5%	485 (94.4%)	6 (1.2%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.9%)								(n/a)	72.8			72.8			66.7			66.7	$14,374	$900	$13,475

Emily Brittain Elementary School

Emily Brittain Elementary School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Butler Area School District:

What do you think?

Rank History for Emily Brittain Elementary School

Rank History for all students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Rank History for Disabled students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Rank History for White students at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Enrollment information for Emily Brittain Elementary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Emily Brittain Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Emily Brittain Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Emily Brittain Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on Emily Brittain Elementary School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Emily Brittain Elementary School