Connoquenessing Elementary School

Summary:

Connoquenessing Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Renfrew, PA, serving around 300 students in grades K-5. As part of the Butler Area School District, which is ranked 249 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania, Connoquenessing Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement.

One of the key factors that sets Connoquenessing Elementary apart is its exceptional academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 74.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to just 45.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, the school had 77.3% proficiency in PSSA English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district's 62.5% and the state's 53.8%. This consistent academic excellence has earned Connoquenessing Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking as high as 150 out of 1,534 schools in Pennsylvania.

Another notable aspect of Connoquenessing Elementary is its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 29.67% in 2022-2023. This is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Emily Brittain Elementary (71.15%) and Broad Street Elementary (92.45%), indicating that Connoquenessing serves a more affluent community. However, the school's student population is also more homogeneous, with 97% of students identifying as White, compared to the more diverse demographics of some neighboring schools.

Detail:

Public K-5

102 Connoquenessing School Roa
Renfrew, PA 16053-8201

(724) 287-8721

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,676

Students who attend Connoquenessing Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Butler Area IHS

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.0%

American Indian:

1.3%

Hispanic:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Connoquenessing Elementary School ranks better than 90.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Butler Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97%), American Indian (1.3%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Connoquenessing Elementary School is 15.2, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Connoquenessing Elementary School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Connoquenessing Elementary School is $15,676, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Connoquenessing Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Connoquenessing Elementary School 150^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Connoquenessing Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Butler Area School District:

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

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Rank History for Connoquenessing Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Connoquenessing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	50.15	754^th	1302	42.1%
2004	57.25	669^th	1308	48.9%
2005	65.12	525^th	1299	59.6%
2006	62.82	652^nd	1545	57.8%
2007	63.93	637^th	1555	59.0%
2008	65.93	594^th	1551	61.7%
2009	60.75	732^nd	1549	52.7%
2010	60.47	771^st	1579	51.2%
2011	71.11	471^st	1597	70.5%
2012	78.09	275^th	1599	82.8%
2013	76.61	327^th	1519	78.5%
2014	75.40	349^th	1467	76.2%
2015	79.35	275^th	1474	81.3%
2016	78.73	307^th	1554	80.2%
2017	72.26	450^th	1547	70.9%
2018	71.35	467^th	1530	69.5%
2019	68.39	535^th	1544	65.3%
2021	72.79	397^th	1433	72.3%
2022	81.46	263^rd	1534	82.9%
2023	87.33	150^th	1534	90.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Connoquenessing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.21	78^th	1414	94.5%

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Rank History for White students at Connoquenessing Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.10	200^th	1236	83.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Connoquenessing Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	288	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1989	280	0	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	283
1990	309	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	311
1991	302	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	304
1992	308	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	310
1993	316	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	316
1994	317	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
1995	311	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1996	311	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1997	292	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	298
1998	326	5	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	332
1999	318	5	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	324
2000	296	6	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	304
2001	321	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	327
2002	327	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
2003	327	2	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	335
2004	325	3	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	337
2005	297	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	303
2006	294	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	297
2007	290	0	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	296
2008	289	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	294
2009	276	0	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
2010	275	1	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	283
2011	264	0	7	0	0	0	0	271
2012	267	0	0	1	0	0	2	270
2013	256	1	0	1	0	0	4	262
2014	258	1	0	1	0	0	3	263
2015	253	1	0	0	0	0	4	258
2016	253	1	1	1	0	0	3	259
2017	236	1	1	1	0	0	3	242
2018	247	0	1	1	0	0	2	251
2019	248	0	0	2	0	0	2	252
2020	234	0	0	4	6	0	2	246
2021	227	0	0	3	6	0	2	238
2022	231	1	0	2	5	0	2	241
2023	291	0	0	3	4	0	2	300

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 Connoquenessing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	16.6	17.5	n/a
1989	283	16.6	17.0	n/a
1990	311	18.0	17.2	0
1991	304	17.4	17.4	n/a
1992	310	17.5	17.7	n/a
1993	316	15.0	21.1	n/a
1994	319	14.0	22.8	n/a
1995	317	14.0	22.6	n/a
1996	317	14.0	22.6	n/a
1997	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1998	332	15.0	22.1	n/a
1999	324	16.0	20.3	n/a
2000	304	19.0	16.0	24.7
2001	327	18.0	18.2	19.3
2002	335	18.7	17.9	17.6
2003	335	18.7	17.9	17.6
2004	337	17.7	19.0	14.8
2005	303	17.9	16.9	19.5
2006	297	18.8	15.8	18.9
2007	296	19.4	15.3	18.9
2008	294	20.4	14.4	17
2009	285	20.4	14.0	14
2010	283	20.1	14.0	19.1
2011	271	20.1	13.4	23.2
2012	270	19.4	13.8	23.3
2013	262	18.4	14.2	23.7
2014	263	19.8	13.2	29.3
2015	258	20.0	12.9	27.9
2016	259	21.0	12.3	19.7
2017	242	18.6	13.0	16.1
2018	251	18.2	13.7	18.7
2019	252	19.3	13.0	21
2020	246	18.9	13.0	17.9
2021	238	18.5	12.8	25.6
2022	241	17.9	13.4	25.3
2023	300	19.6	15.2	29.7

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 Connoquenessing Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	292	16.6	17.5	n/a
1989	283	16.6	17.0	n/a
1990	311	18.0	17.2	0
1991	304	17.4	17.4	n/a
1992	310	17.5	17.7	n/a
1993	316	15.0	21.1	n/a
1994	319	14.0	22.8	n/a
1995	317	14.0	22.6	n/a
1996	317	14.0	22.6	n/a
1997	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1998	332	15.0	22.1	n/a
1999	324	16.0	20.3	n/a
2000	304	19.0	16.0	24.7
2001	327	18.0	18.2	19.3
2002	335	18.7	17.9	17.6
2003	335	18.7	17.9	17.6
2004	337	17.7	19.0	14.8
2005	303	17.9	16.9	19.5
2006	297	18.8	15.8	18.9
2007	296	19.4	15.3	18.9
2008	294	20.4	14.4	17
2009	285	20.4	14.0	14
2010	283	20.1	14.0	19.1
2011	271	20.1	13.4	23.2
2012	270	19.4	13.8	23.3
2013	262	18.4	14.2	23.7
2014	263	19.8	13.2	29.3
2015	258	20.0	12.9	27.9
2016	259	21.0	12.3	19.7
2017	242	18.6	13.0	16.1
2018	251	18.2	13.7	18.7
2019	252	19.3	13.0	21
2020	246	18.9	13.0	17.9
2021	238	18.5	12.8	25.6
2022	241	17.9	13.4	25.3
2023	300	19.6	15.2	29.7

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 Connoquenessing Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$773 (5.7%)	$12,869 (94.3%)	$13,642
2020	$801 (5.9%)	$12,829 (94.1%)	$13,631
2021	$1,840 (11.7%)	$13,909 (88.3%)	$15,749
2022	$1,048 (6.7%)	$14,628 (93.3%)	$15,676

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Connoquenessing Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 535^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 150^th of 1534 Elementary schools	24.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	71.2	83.3	12.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	73.3	81.5	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	38.2	70.2	32%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	96.4	89.3	7.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	77.7	71.8	5.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	53	74.5	21.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	96.4	89.3	7.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Connoquenessing Elementary School)	75.7	77.3	1.6%
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	252	300	19%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	4
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	291	17.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21%	29.7%	8.6%

Schools Near Connoquenessing Elementary School

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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
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
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
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
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
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 Pittsburgh St	Zelienople	16063	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-8280	744	50	14.9	16.9%	684 (91.9%)	12 (1.6%)	14 (1.9%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	79.8	286^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.4%		81.3	269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.5%	17	69.9	64.8		67.3	91.8	91.8	66.7	71.0		68.9	$14,329	$803	$13,526
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
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
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
Ehrman Crest Elementary School	Public	K-4	2070 Ehrman Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 538-3680	758	51	14.7	18.9%	663 (87.5%)	9 (1.2%)	34 (4.5%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.6%)	76.7	338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.0%		72.7	438^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.4%	100	77.4	60.0		68.5	86.9	86.9	64.9	65.5		65.3	$15,286	$940	$14,346
Mars Area Elementary School	Public	2-4	549 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3161	907	51	17.6	12.8%	846 (93.3%)	7 (0.8%)	12 (1.3%)	34 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	87.6	146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%		86.4	173^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	27	75.8	78.4		77.1	92.0	92.0	74.8	81.7		78.2	$11,192	$106	$11,085

Frequently Asked Questions about Connoquenessing Elementary School

How many students attend Connoquenessing Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Connoquenessing Elementary School.

What district is Connoquenessing Elementary School in?

Butler Area School District

What schools do graduates of Connoquenessing Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Butler Area IHS

Is Connoquenessing Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Connoquenessing Elementary School ranks in the top 9.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Connoquenessing Elementary School?

Students at Connoquenessing Elementary School are 97% White, 1% American Indian.

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