Is Bullskin Elementary School a good school?

Bullskin Elementary School ranks 901 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bullskin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Bullskin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Bullskin Elementary School?

Students at Bullskin Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Bullskin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bullskin Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Connellsville Area Middle School High : Connellsville Area Senior High School

Bullskin Elementary School

Summary:

Bullskin Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 376 students in grades K-5 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population (95.21%) and consistently ranks in the middle to lower range among Pennsylvania elementary schools, earning a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its middle-of-the-pack performance, Bullskin Elementary outperforms the Connellsville Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in several key academic areas. In 2022-2023, Bullskin had higher proficiency rates than the district and state in PSSA Math, PSSA Science, and PSSA English Language Arts. The school also performs particularly well with its subgroups of disabled students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking 322 out of 1,043 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its disabled students and 828 out of 1,414 for its low-SES students.

Bullskin Elementary's high poverty rates, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, are significantly higher than the state average. However, the school spends more per student ($17,740 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its relatively stronger academic performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Frazier Elementary and Mendon Elementary, Bullskin generally performs better academically, particularly in PSSA Math and Science, but there are still opportunities for the school to learn from higher-performing schools and continue to improve its overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

125 Pleasant Valley Rd
Connellsville, PA 15425-9334

(724) 628-6540

District: Connellsville Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,740

Students who attend Bullskin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Connellsville Area Middle School
High:	Connellsville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 376

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bullskin Elementary School ranks worse than 58.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Connellsville Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bullskin Elementary School is 16.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Bullskin Elementary School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bullskin Elementary School is $17,740, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bullskin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bullskin Elementary School 901^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bullskin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Connellsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area School District 464^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bullskin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bullskin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	25.81	1031^st	1302	20.8%
2004	61.81	584^th	1308	55.4%
2005	39.85	940^th	1299	27.6%
2006	34.07	1226^th	1545	20.6%
2007	31.89	1239^th	1555	20.3%
2008	25.39	1301^st	1551	16.1%
2009	40.82	1139^th	1549	26.5%
2010	46.95	1074^th	1579	32.0%
2011	56.23	884^th	1597	44.6%
2012	58.29	874^th	1599	45.3%
2013	46.50	1027^th	1519	32.4%
2014	48.78	957^th	1467	34.8%
2015	49.73	884^th	1474	40.0%
2016	53.77	873^rd	1554	43.8%
2017	48.07	953^rd	1547	38.4%
2018	56.73	798^th	1530	47.8%
2019	55.35	822^nd	1544	46.8%
2021	45.56	886^th	1433	38.2%
2022	55.01	796^th	1534	48.1%
2023	48.38	901^st	1534	41.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.79	828^th	1414	41.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bullskin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.26	322^nd	1043	69.1%

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Rank History for White students at Bullskin Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.82	1006^th	1236	18.6%

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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 Bullskin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	566	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	566
1989	546	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	548
1990	534	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	535
1991	560	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	560
1992	567	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	567
1993	533	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	535
1994	527	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	529
1995	489	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1996	489	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	491
1997	493	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	494
1998	346	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	347
1999	465	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	469
2000	462	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	470
2001	465	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	475
2002	476	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	486
2003	476	10	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	486
2004	451	9	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	460
2005	437	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2006	453	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	456
2007	436	2	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	442
2008	446	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	449
2009	440	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	442
2010	453	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	455
2011	434	0	0	0	0	0	2	436
2012	427	0	0	0	2	0	1	430
2013	413	0	0	0	2	0	2	417
2014	404	1	0	0	1	0	4	410
2015	400	1	0	1	1	0	4	407
2016	383	1	0	3	1	0	3	391
2017	306	0	0	4	1	0	2	313
2018	388	0	0	5	0	0	8	401
2019	399	2	0	8	0	0	0	409
2020	394	3	0	6	0	0	1	404
2021	355	3	1	8	0	0	4	371
2022	370	3	0	9	0	0	4	386
2023	358	3	0	8	0	0	7	376

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 Bullskin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	566	27.0	20.9	n/a
1989	548	26.8	20.4	n/a
1990	535	26.8	19.9	0
1991	560	25.8	21.7	n/a
1992	567	25.0	22.6	n/a
1993	535	24.5	21.8	n/a
1994	529	24.5	21.6	n/a
1995	491	24.0	20.5	n/a
1996	491	24.0	20.5	n/a
1997	494	25.2	19.6	n/a
1998	347	17.0	20.4	n/a
1999	469	23.0	20.4	n/a
2000	470	28.0	16.8	41.9
2001	475	27.0	17.6	40.8
2002	486	27.1	17.9	42
2003	486	27.1	17.9	42
2004	460	27.6	16.7	49.1
2005	442	28.7	15.4	46.2
2006	456	27.5	16.6	41.7
2007	442	27.8	15.9	42.3
2008	449	26.6	16.9	46.1
2009	442	26.0	17.0	46.6
2010	455	26.9	16.9	49.5
2011	436	27.2	16.0	45.4
2012	430	26.2	16.3	47.7
2013	417	26.3	15.8	n/a
2014	410	26.0	15.7	52.2
2015	407	26.0	15.6	50.6
2016	391	22.0	17.7	100
2017	313	16.3	19.1	100
2018	401	26.6	15.0	99.8
2019	409	26.9	15.1	100
2020	404	26.1	15.4	100
2021	371	25.4	14.5	99.2
2022	386	23.8	16.1	99.2
2023	376	23.3	16.1	100

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 Bullskin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	566	27.0	20.9	n/a
1989	548	26.8	20.4	n/a
1990	535	26.8	19.9	0
1991	560	25.8	21.7	n/a
1992	567	25.0	22.6	n/a
1993	535	24.5	21.8	n/a
1994	529	24.5	21.6	n/a
1995	491	24.0	20.5	n/a
1996	491	24.0	20.5	n/a
1997	494	25.2	19.6	n/a
1998	347	17.0	20.4	n/a
1999	469	23.0	20.4	n/a
2000	470	28.0	16.8	41.9
2001	475	27.0	17.6	40.8
2002	486	27.1	17.9	42
2003	486	27.1	17.9	42
2004	460	27.6	16.7	49.1
2005	442	28.7	15.4	46.2
2006	456	27.5	16.6	41.7
2007	442	27.8	15.9	42.3
2008	449	26.6	16.9	46.1
2009	442	26.0	17.0	46.6
2010	455	26.9	16.9	49.5
2011	436	27.2	16.0	45.4
2012	430	26.2	16.3	47.7
2013	417	26.3	15.8	n/a
2014	410	26.0	15.7	52.2
2015	407	26.0	15.6	50.6
2016	391	22.0	17.7	100
2017	313	16.3	19.1	100
2018	401	26.6	15.0	99.8
2019	409	26.9	15.1	100
2020	404	26.1	15.4	100
2021	371	25.4	14.5	99.2
2022	386	23.8	16.1	99.2
2023	376	23.3	16.1	100

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 Bullskin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$646 (4.0%)	$15,425 (96.0%)	$16,071
2020	$650 (4.1%)	$15,097 (95.9%)	$15,748
2021	$583 (4.1%)	$13,522 (95.9%)	$14,105
2022	$3,035 (17.1%)	$14,705 (82.9%)	$17,740

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bullskin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 822^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 901^st of 1534 Elementary schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bullskin Elementary School)	68.3	38.6	29.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)	55	49.1	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bullskin Elementary School)	45.2	42.3	2.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bullskin Elementary School)	84.9	84.6	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)	61.6	50.9	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bullskin Elementary School)	43	45.6	2.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)	64.6	45.6	19%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Bullskin Elementary School)	51.5	42.3	9.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Bullskin Elementary School)	84.9	84.6	0.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)	60.6	48.3	12.3%
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	409	376	8.1%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	399	358	10.3%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bullskin 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bullskin Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Pleasant Valley Rd	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 628-6540	376	23	16.1	100.0%	358 (95.2%)	3 (0.8%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	48.4	901^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.3%		55	796^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.1%	105	38.6	42.3	45.6		42.3	84.6	84.6	49.1	50.9	45.6		48.3	$17,740	$3,035	$14,705
Southmoreland Elementary School	Public	2-5	100 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2021	546	39	14.1	57.5%	512 (93.8%)	4 (0.7%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.7%)	51.8	845^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.9%		53.3	833^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	45.7%	12	56.0	34.6	51.9		47.6	66.1	66.1	58.9	47.3	55.9		54.0	$10,318	$616	$9,703
Dunbar Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 Ridge Blvd	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 628-6330	623	44	14.3	100.0%	585 (93.9%)	13 (2.1%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	38.5	1043^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.0%		51.2	876^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.9%	167	50.5	37.3	31.9		40.3	72.6	72.6	43.9	38.1	42.7		41.7	$17,714	$3,031	$14,683
West Crawford Elementary School	Public	K-5	215 Falls Avenue	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 628-4497	480	30	16.0	100.0%	417 (86.9%)	25 (5.2%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	15.8	1264^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.6%		29.2	1121^st of 1534 public elementary schools	26.9%	143	24.7	15.3	18.1		19.4	59.7	59.7	35.1	19.5	30.6		28.5	$16,745	$2,865	$13,880
Southmoreland Primary Center	Public	K-1	1431 Water St	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2026	279	22	12.7	66.7%	259 (92.8%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$14,146	$2,133	$12,013
Springfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 School House Road	Normalville	15469	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 455-3191	304	25	12.1	100.0%	302 (99.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	31.8	1115^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.3%		34.2	1081^st of 1534 public elementary schools	29.5%	34	50.0	30.9	22.2		35.0	69.0	69.0	42.8	39.1	30.6		37.8	$18,981	$3,248	$15,733
Franklin School	Public	K-6	242 Buena Vista Road	Vanderbilt	15486	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 628-6030	146	10	14.9	93.2%	134 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)	62.4	648^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.8%		62.2	639^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.3%	9	50.0	29.4	31.3	63.7	45.3	70.6	70.6	80.0	53.0	56.3	77.2	68.0	$17,089	$4,871	$12,218
Mendon Elementary School	Public	K-4	164 Route 31	Ruffs Dale	15679	Westmoreland County	Yough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 872-6484	226	17	13.4	51.8%	221 (97.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	65.3	590^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.5%		52.5	850^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.6%	260	74.0	40.5			58.7	90.4	90.4	66.0	45.2			56.6	$14,969	$1,499	$13,470
Frazier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Constitution St	Perryopolis	15473	Fayette County	Frazier School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 736-9507	473	34	14.1	49.3%	447 (94.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	57.5	745^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.4%		53	842^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	45.1%	97	38.1	51.6	32.1		39.8	100.0	100.0	48.7	72.2	62.9		60.5	$19,434	$919	$18,515
Norvelt Elementary School	Public	K-3	163 Lilac Lane	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	466	33	14.1	52.4%	433 (92.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)								(n/a)	51.5				51.5			58.2				58.2	$13,016	$691	$12,325

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