Broad Street Elementary School

Summary:

Broad Street Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Butler Area School District in Butler, Pennsylvania. The school has 212 students, with a high percentage (92.45%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Broad Street Elementary School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state averages in academic proficiency. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 22% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 45.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, only 36% of students were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 62.5% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade, with only 21.1% proficient or better in ELA and 15.8% in Math. This underperformance is especially concerning for the school's White students and students with disabilities, who ranked 1172 out of 1236 PA elementary schools and 798 out of 1043, respectively.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Butler Area School District, such as Connoquenessing Elementary, Summit Elementary, Center Township School, and McQuistion Elementary, significantly outperform Broad Street Elementary School in academic proficiency, with rates ranging from 47.4% to 77.3% in ELA and 48.1% to 74.5% in Math. This suggests that the challenges faced by Broad Street Elementary may be unique to the school and not necessarily shared by other schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Emily Brittain Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

200 Broad St
Butler, PA 16001

(724) 214-3630

District: Butler Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1194^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,676

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Two or more races:

10.8%

African American:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Broad Street Elementary School ranks worse than 77.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Broad Street Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Butler Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), two or more races (10.8%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Broad Street Elementary School is 11.5, which is the 2^nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Butler Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Broad Street Elementary School employs 18.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Broad Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Broad Street Elementary School 1194^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Broad Street 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.)

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Rank History for Broad Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Broad Street Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.71	1194^th	1534	22.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Broad Street Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.61	1053^rd	1414	25.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Broad Street Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.13	798^th	1043	23.5%

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Rank History for White students at Broad Street Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	9.00	1172^nd	1236	5.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Broad Street Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	120	8	0	13	1	0	10	0	152
2023	163	14	0	12	0	0	23	0	212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Broad Street Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	152	13.1	11.6	90.1
2023	212	18.3	11.5	92.5

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 Broad Street Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	152	13.1	11.6	90.1
2023	212	18.3	11.5	92.5

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 Broad Street Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$1,048 (6.7%)	$14,628 (93.3%)	$15,676

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Schools Near Broad Street 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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Broad Street Elementary School

What district is Broad Street Elementary School in?

Butler Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Broad Street Elementary School?

Students at Broad Street Elementary School are 77% White, 11% Two or more races, 7% African American, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Broad Street Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Broad Street Elementary School.

Is Broad Street Elementary School a good school?

Broad Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 22.2% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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