Leola Elementary School

Summary:

Leola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 327 students in grades K-5 in the Conestoga Valley School District in Leola, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 1-2 star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Leola Elementary School faces several academic challenges, with students underperforming compared to the district and state in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 36.9% of Leola students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 44.5% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools for White, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled students, while performing better for Hispanic students. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 46.59% in 2021-2022 to 63% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

When comparing Leola Elementary School to other nearby schools in the Conestoga Valley School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming. Both Smoketown Elementary and Brownstown Elementary outperform Leola in PSSA test scores, with higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. The school's inconsistent ranking among Pennsylvania elementary schools, ranging from 906th in 2014-2015 to 1114th in 2017-2018, suggests that more targeted interventions may be needed to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11 School Dr
       Leola, PA  17540-1498


(717) 656-2068

District: Conestoga Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1072nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,874 Help


Students who attend Leola Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gerald G Huesken Middle School
High:    Conestoga Valley Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
28.1%
African American:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Leola Elementary School ranks worse than 70.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Conestoga Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Leola Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Conestoga Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), Hispanic (28.1%), African American (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Conestoga Valley School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leola Elementary School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Conestoga Valley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leola Elementary School is $18,874, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Conestoga Valley School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leola Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Leola Elementary School 1072nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Leola Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Conestoga Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Conestoga Valley School District 255th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Leola Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.22 355th 1302 72.7%
2004 68.72 456th 1308 65.1%
2005 58.98 648th 1299 50.1%
2006 52.17 912th 1545 41.0%
2007 50.96 948th 1555 39.0%
2008 53.07 921st 1551 40.6%
2009 50.14 976th 1549 37.0%
2010 43.29 1130th 1579 28.4%
2011 42.09 1177th 1597 26.3%
2012 62.54 768th 1599 52.0%
2013 50.31 971st 1519 36.1%
2014 46.73 989th 1467 32.6%
2015 48.34 906th 1474 38.5%
2016 51.26 909th 1554 41.5%
2017 44.16 1013th 1547 34.5%
2018 34.41 1114th 1530 27.2%
2019 39.14 1078th 1544 30.2%
2021 39.59 973rd 1433 32.1%
2022 37.48 1054th 1534 31.3%
2023 37.69 1054th 1534 31.3%
2024 34.50 1072nd 1526 29.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.94 1007th 1414 28.8%
2024 30.83 1068th 1432 25.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.52 1027th 1488 31.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.24 723rd 1043 30.7%
2024 30.37 765th 1084 29.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.35 1051st 1495 29.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.56 227th 432 47.5%
2024 48.81 223rd 454 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at Leola Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.66 949th 1236 23.2%
2024 31.65 930th 1229 24.3%
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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 Leola Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 298 2 30 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1989 298 2 29 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1990 319 5 37 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1991 323 11 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1992 330 11 37 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1993 290 10 31 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 296 6 47 1 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 294 2 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 294 2 24 24 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 296 7 34 17 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1998 256 6 33 17 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1999 257 4 35 21 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 320 10 43 15 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2001 285 8 52 17 2 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 357 9 53 33 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 357 9 53 33 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 337 18 35 40 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 324 17 28 52 2 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 317 13 24 51 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2007 312 12 23 62 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2008 343 22 21 92 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 314 14 25 85 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 301 18 32 91 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 304 17 27 89 0 0 0 0 437
2012 293 28 21 87 0 0 2 0 431
2013 277 31 21 83 0 0 27 0 439
2014 284 31 25 86 0 0 32 0 458
2015 284 31 25 101 0 1 32 0 474
2016 239 29 25 88 0 0 31 0 412
2017 258 27 25 99 2 0 29 0 440
2018 256 26 24 99 2 0 31 0 438
2019 248 26 25 93 2 2 30 0 426
2020 228 31 26 105 2 0 28 0 420
2021 171 14 9 78 0 0 20 0 292
2022 198 24 15 104 0 0 26 0 367
2023 156 32 15 92 0 0 32 0 327

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 Leola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 18.9 17.5 n/a
1989 329 19.8 16.6 n/a
1990 363 20.1 18.0 0
1991 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1992 379 20.1 18.8 n/a
1993 331 16.1 20.6 n/a
1994 350 21.8 16.1 n/a
1995 344 19.8 17.4 n/a
1996 344 19.8 17.4 n/a
1997 354 20.2 17.5 n/a
1998 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
1999 317 20.6 15.4 n/a
2000 388 25.7 15.1 16.5
2001 364 22.8 16.0 21.4
2002 452 26.5 17.1 22.8
2003 452 26.5 17.1 22.8
2004 430 27.5 15.6 24
2005 423 27.7 15.3 24.3
2006 405 29.6 13.7 31.4
2007 409 27.9 14.7 35
2008 478 30.7 15.6 36.4
2009 438 32.3 13.5 39.5
2010 442 32.7 13.5 32.4
2011 437 34.0 12.8 40.7
2012 431 33.2 12.9 36.4
2013 439 33.1 13.2 44.9
2014 458 32.9 13.8 33.4
2015 474 32.0 14.8 48.9
2016 412 32.0 12.8 52.7
2017 440 32.7 13.4 52.3
2018 438 34.5 12.6 48.4
2019 426 34.8 12.2 51.2
2020 420 33.5 12.5 51.2
2021 292 34.0 8.5 49.3
2022 367 35.0 10.4 46.6
2023 327 32.2 10.1 63

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 Leola Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 18.9 17.5 n/a
1989 329 19.8 16.6 n/a
1990 363 20.1 18.0 0
1991 372 20.0 18.6 n/a
1992 379 20.1 18.8 n/a
1993 331 16.1 20.6 n/a
1994 350 21.8 16.1 n/a
1995 344 19.8 17.4 n/a
1996 344 19.8 17.4 n/a
1997 354 20.2 17.5 n/a
1998 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
1999 317 20.6 15.4 n/a
2000 388 25.7 15.1 16.5
2001 364 22.8 16.0 21.4
2002 452 26.5 17.1 22.8
2003 452 26.5 17.1 22.8
2004 430 27.5 15.6 24
2005 423 27.7 15.3 24.3
2006 405 29.6 13.7 31.4
2007 409 27.9 14.7 35
2008 478 30.7 15.6 36.4
2009 438 32.3 13.5 39.5
2010 442 32.7 13.5 32.4
2011 437 34.0 12.8 40.7
2012 431 33.2 12.9 36.4
2013 439 33.1 13.2 44.9
2014 458 32.9 13.8 33.4
2015 474 32.0 14.8 48.9
2016 412 32.0 12.8 52.7
2017 440 32.7 13.4 52.3
2018 438 34.5 12.6 48.4
2019 426 34.8 12.2 51.2
2020 420 33.5 12.5 51.2
2021 292 34.0 8.5 49.3
2022 367 35.0 10.4 46.6
2023 327 32.2 10.1 63

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 Leola Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,176 (7.8%) $13,962 (92.2%) $15,138
2020 $976 (6.3%) $14,504 (93.7%) $15,481
2021 $1,447 (8.0%) $16,576 (92.0%) $18,022
2022 $1,712 (9.1%) $17,162 (90.9%) $18,874

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Leola 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 1078th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1054th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Leola Elementary School)4428.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leola Elementary School)4232.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Leola Elementary School)41.838
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Leola Elementary School)74.264.9
 9.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leola Elementary School)62.751.7
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Leola Elementary School)30.137.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leola Elementary School)47.655
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Leola Elementary School)33.315.1
 18.2%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3932.2
 6.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leola Elementary School)62.844.2
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6356.1
 6.9%
All Grades Math (Leola Elementary School)37.334.7
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Leola Elementary School)74.264.9
 9.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Leola Elementary School)54.146.9
 7.2%
   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 Students426327
 23.2%
African American2632
 23.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian2515
 40%
Hispanic9392
 1.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White248156
 37.1%
Two or More Races3032
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%63%
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Leola Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 327 students attended Leola Elementary School.

Students at Leola Elementary School are 48% White, 28% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Leola Elementary School ranks 1072nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Gerald G Huesken Middle School
High : Conestoga Valley Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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