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Adamstown Elementary School

Summary:

Adamstown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 403 students in grades K-5 in the Cocalico School District in Adamstown, Pennsylvania. The school has a diverse student population and consistently outperforms the state average in academic achievement.

Adamstown Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 60% of students proficient or better in Math, 87.2% proficient in Science, and 55.2% proficient in English Language Arts - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at 41.44%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.1, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Compared to nearby schools like Reamstown Elementary School and Denver Elementary School, Adamstown Elementary consistently outperforms in academic metrics and student-teacher ratio.

While Adamstown Elementary School maintains a stable and effective educational program, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are a few areas for potential improvement. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly lower than the state average, and its overall ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools has fluctuated over the years. However, the school's strong subgroup performance, particularly for low-socioeconomic and disabled students, suggests a commitment to equity and inclusivity in its educational approach.


Detail:

Public K-5

 256 West Main Street
       Adamstown, PA  19501-0395

(717) 484-1601

District: Cocalico School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,315 Help


Students who attend Adamstown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cocalico Middle School
High:    Cocalico Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.6%
Hispanic:
8.7%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.4% Help


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Compare Details Adamstown Elementary School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Cocalico School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), Hispanic (8.7%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cocalico School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adamstown Elementary School is 14.1. 1 elementary schools in the Cocalico School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adamstown Elementary School is $4,315, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Cocalico School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Adamstown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adamstown Elementary School 556th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Adamstown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


Cocalico School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cocalico School District 134th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Adamstown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Adamstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.67 335th 1302 74.3%
2004 59.25 626th 1308 52.1%
2005 66.32 493rd 1299 62.0%
2006 57.72 773rd 1545 50.0%
2007 73.46 411th 1555 73.6%
2008 68.70 516th 1551 66.7%
2009 69.71 473rd 1549 69.5%
2010 80.24 201st 1579 87.3%
2011 80.88 182nd 1597 88.6%
2012 76.22 343rd 1599 78.5%
2013 74.08 397th 1519 73.9%
2014 70.57 491st 1467 66.5%
2015 69.60 482nd 1474 67.3%
2016 69.70 524th 1554 66.3%
2017 70.61 494th 1547 68.1%
2018 64.86 644th 1530 57.9%
2019 67.81 552nd 1544 64.2%
2021 60.03 640th 1433 55.3%
2022 62.19 641st 1534 58.2%
2023 66.79 556th 1534 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adamstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.54 408th 1414 71.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Adamstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.52 468th 1043 55.1%
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Rank History for White students at Adamstown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.38 505th 1236 59.1%
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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.

Adamstown Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Adamstown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 110 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
1989 115 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1990 115 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
1991 143 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
1992 305 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1993 359 3 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 407 1 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1995 427 2 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 427 2 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 478 2 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 491 8 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1999 374 10 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 393 5 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2001 408 5 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2002 371 13 26 13 5 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 371 13 26 13 5 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 398 16 28 13 5 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 406 13 30 23 3 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 371 10 31 15 3 n/a n/a 0 430
2007 366 11 38 15 2 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 352 12 36 14 3 n/a n/a 0 417
2009 336 11 26 15 1 n/a n/a 25 414
2010 346 11 24 15 1 n/a n/a 28 425
2011 355 7 22 14 2 0 19 0 419
2012 343 7 17 16 2 0 13 0 398
2013 346 10 17 14 2 0 21 0 410
2014 356 6 17 16 2 0 22 0 419
2015 368 7 18 17 1 0 20 0 431
2016 374 8 16 17 0 0 19 0 434
2017 378 9 14 20 0 1 14 0 436
2018 349 14 15 21 0 0 12 0 411
2019 357 9 15 27 0 0 11 0 419
2020 353 8 17 24 0 0 15 0 417
2021 330 4 16 23 1 0 11 0 385
2022 339 5 16 31 1 0 9 0 401
2023 337 5 16 35 1 0 9 0 403

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 Adamstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 111 7.3 15.2 n/a
1989 116 7.3 15.8 n/a
1990 116 7.7 15.0 0
1991 150 7.8 19.2 n/a
1992 317 22.1 14.3 n/a
1993 375 18.5 20.3 n/a
1994 424 21.0 20.2 n/a
1995 449 21.0 21.4 n/a
1996 449 21.0 21.4 n/a
1997 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1998 529 23.5 22.5 n/a
1999 408 19.0 21.5 n/a
2000 418 21.0 19.9 13.4
2001 439 21.0 20.9 15.3
2002 428 21.7 19.7 14.3
2003 428 21.7 19.7 14.3
2004 460 22.5 20.4 12.2
2005 475 25.0 19.0 12.8
2006 430 23.5 18.3 12.8
2007 432 25.9 16.7 16.4
2008 417 31.2 13.4 15.6
2009 414 28.2 14.7 21.6
2010 425 30.3 14.0 27
2011 419 29.3 14.2 27.2
2012 398 27.0 14.7 26.4
2013 410 27.3 15.0 30
2014 419 27.3 15.3 26.7
2015 431 27.0 15.9 24.1
2016 434 28.0 15.5 32
2017 436 26.0 16.7 31.2
2018 411 25.7 15.9 34.3
2019 419 24.6 16.9 35.3
2020 417 26.3 15.8 34.3
2021 385 26.7 14.3 35.3
2022 401 27.8 14.4 37.7
2023 403 28.4 14.1 41.4

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 Adamstown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 111 7.3 15.2 n/a
1989 116 7.3 15.8 n/a
1990 116 7.7 15.0 0
1991 150 7.8 19.2 n/a
1992 317 22.1 14.3 n/a
1993 375 18.5 20.3 n/a
1994 424 21.0 20.2 n/a
1995 449 21.0 21.4 n/a
1996 449 21.0 21.4 n/a
1997 501 23.0 21.8 n/a
1998 529 23.5 22.5 n/a
1999 408 19.0 21.5 n/a
2000 418 21.0 19.9 13.4
2001 439 21.0 20.9 15.3
2002 428 21.7 19.7 14.3
2003 428 21.7 19.7 14.3
2004 460 22.5 20.4 12.2
2005 475 25.0 19.0 12.8
2006 430 23.5 18.3 12.8
2007 432 25.9 16.7 16.4
2008 417 31.2 13.4 15.6
2009 414 28.2 14.7 21.6
2010 425 30.3 14.0 27
2011 419 29.3 14.2 27.2
2012 398 27.0 14.7 26.4
2013 410 27.3 15.0 30
2014 419 27.3 15.3 26.7
2015 431 27.0 15.9 24.1
2016 434 28.0 15.5 32
2017 436 26.0 16.7 31.2
2018 411 25.7 15.9 34.3
2019 419 24.6 16.9 35.3
2020 417 26.3 15.8 34.3
2021 385 26.7 14.3 35.3
2022 401 27.8 14.4 37.7
2023 403 28.4 14.1 41.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adamstown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $312 (2.1%) $14,482 (97.9%) $14,794
2020 $490 (3.3%) $14,467 (96.7%) $14,957
2021 $269 (1.6%) $16,188 (98.4%) $16,457
2022 $687 (15.9%) $3,628 (84.1%) $4,315

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Adamstown 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 552nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 556th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Adamstown Elementary School)61.363.4
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Adamstown Elementary School)81.348.3
 33%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Adamstown Elementary School)48.758.9
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Adamstown Elementary School)89.787.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Adamstown Elementary School)8257.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Adamstown Elementary School)3757.7
 20.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Adamstown Elementary School)72.359.6
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Adamstown Elementary School)48.860
 11.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Adamstown Elementary School)89.787.2
 2.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Adamstown Elementary School)78.755.2
 23.5%
   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 Students419403
 3.8%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian01
Asian1516
 6.7%
Hispanic2735
 29.6%
Pacific Islander00
White357337
 5.6%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%41.4%
 6.1%

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

Middle : Cocalico Middle School
High : Cocalico Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended Adamstown Elementary School.

Adamstown Elementary School ranks 556th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Adamstown Elementary School are 84% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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