Bullskin Elementary School

Summary:

Bullskin Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, serving 376 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Connellsville Area School District, which is ranked 426 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Bullskin Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years. While the school's performance on PSSA tests is mixed compared to the district and state averages, with stronger results in Science, it lags behind some higher-performing nearby schools like Donegal Elementary and Mendon Elementary. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Interestingly, Bullskin Elementary School's disabled student subgroup performs relatively well, ranking in the top quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools for the past two years. However, the school's White student subgroup and low socioeconomic status student subgroup rank in the bottom half, indicating areas for improvement. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,105 to $17,740 per student, its academic performance does not seem to be significantly better than the district and state averages, suggesting that additional targeted interventions and resource allocation may be necessary to support student learning and growth.


Detail:

Public K-5

 125 Pleasant Valley Rd
       Connellsville, PA  15425-9334


(724) 628-6540

District: Connellsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
857th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,740 Help


Students who attend Bullskin Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bullskin Elementary School ranks worse than 56.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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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...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bullskin Elementary School is 17.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bullskin Elementary School is $17,740, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bullskin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bullskin Elementary School 857th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Bullskin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Connellsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Connellsville Area School District 426th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.81 1031st 1302 20.8%
2004 61.81 584th 1308 55.4%
2005 39.85 940th 1299 27.6%
2006 34.07 1226th 1545 20.6%
2007 31.89 1239th 1555 20.3%
2008 25.39 1301st 1551 16.1%
2009 40.82 1139th 1549 26.5%
2010 46.95 1074th 1579 32.0%
2011 56.23 884th 1597 44.6%
2012 58.29 874th 1599 45.3%
2013 46.50 1027th 1519 32.4%
2014 48.78 957th 1467 34.8%
2015 49.73 884th 1474 40.0%
2016 53.77 873rd 1554 43.8%
2017 48.07 953rd 1547 38.4%
2018 56.73 798th 1530 47.8%
2019 55.35 822nd 1544 46.8%
2021 45.56 886th 1433 38.2%
2022 55.01 796th 1534 48.1%
2023 48.38 901st 1534 41.3%
2024 50.39 857th 1526 43.8%
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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 828th 1414 41.4%
2024 52.92 736th 1432 48.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bullskin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.24 866th 1488 41.8%
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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 322nd 1043 69.1%
2024 66.02 280th 1084 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bullskin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.49 830th 1495 44.5%
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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 1006th 1236 18.6%
2024 34.64 887th 1229 27.8%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 566 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 546 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1990 534 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1991 560 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1992 567 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 533 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1994 527 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 489 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 489 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 493 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1998 346 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1999 465 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 462 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 465 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 476 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2003 476 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2004 451 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 437 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 453 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2007 436 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 446 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 440 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2010 453 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 434 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 436
2012 427 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 430
2013 413 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 417
2014 404 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 410
2015 400 1 0 1 1 0 4 0 407
2016 383 1 0 3 1 0 3 0 391
2017 306 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 313
2018 388 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 401
2019 399 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 409
2020 394 3 0 6 0 0 1 0 404
2021 355 3 1 8 0 0 4 0 371
2022 370 3 0 9 0 0 4 0 386
2023 358 3 0 8 0 0 7 0 376
2024 419 4 0 9 1 0 6 0 439

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
2024 439 25.0 17.5 100

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
2024 439 25.0 17.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bullskin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 822nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 901st 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)68.338.6
 29.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)5549.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Bullskin Elementary School)45.242.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Bullskin Elementary School)84.984.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)61.650.9
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Bullskin Elementary School)4345.6
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)64.645.6
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Bullskin Elementary School)51.542.3
 9.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Bullskin Elementary School)84.984.6
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bullskin Elementary School)60.648.3
 12.3%
   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 Students409376
 8.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander00
White399358
 10.3%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 439 students attended Bullskin Elementary School.

Students at Bullskin Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Bullskin Elementary School ranks 857th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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