Is Springfield Elementary School a good school?

Springfield Elementary School ranks 1115 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Springfield Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Springfield Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Springfield Elementary School?

Students at Springfield Elementary School are 99% White.

What schools do graduates of Springfield Elementary School attend?

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

Springfield Elementary School

Summary:

Springfield Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Normalville, PA, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 304 students. The school is part of the Connellsville Area School District, which is ranked 464 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Springfield Elementary School's academic performance is below the state average in most subjects, it outperforms the Connellsville Area School District in several areas, such as having a higher percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math (35%) compared to the district (29.6%) and a higher percentage proficient or better in PSSA/Science (69%) compared to the district (60.4%). However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.34%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Springfield Elementary School has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Over the past several years, Springfield Elementary School's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 961 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 1,115 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's academic performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state, particularly for its white students and low-socioeconomic status students. While Springfield Elementary School outperforms the Connellsville Area School District in some areas, it lags behind nearby schools in the Mount Pleasant Area School District and Laurel Highlands School District, which have higher academic achievement and better statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public K-5

14 School House Road
Normalville, PA 15469-0317

(724) 455-3191

District: Connellsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1115^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,981

Students who attend Springfield Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.3%

African American:

0.3%

Two or more races:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springfield Elementary School ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Springfield Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Connellsville Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (99.3%), African American (0.3%), two or more races (0.3%). (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 Springfield Elementary School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Springfield Elementary School employs 25.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springfield Elementary School is $18,981, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Springfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Springfield Elementary School 1115^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Springfield 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 Springfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Springfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	44.18	836^th	1302	35.8%
2004	49.55	790^th	1308	39.6%
2005	45.65	879^th	1299	32.3%
2006	24.31	1310^th	1545	15.2%
2007	19.37	1358^th	1555	12.7%
2008	14.64	1390^th	1551	10.4%
2009	8.19	1453^rd	1549	6.2%
2010	26.19	1329^th	1579	15.8%
2011	30.05	1302^nd	1597	18.5%
2012	33.65	1259^th	1599	21.3%
2013	46.32	1031^st	1519	32.1%
2014	39.13	1081^st	1467	26.3%
2015	40.43	1001^st	1474	32.1%
2016	37.46	1099^th	1554	29.3%
2017	33.81	1129^th	1547	27.0%
2018	40.51	1050^th	1530	31.4%
2019	47.78	961^st	1544	37.8%
2021	38.62	987^th	1433	31.1%
2022	34.18	1081^st	1534	29.5%
2023	31.78	1115^th	1534	27.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.53	1113^th	1414	21.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Springfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.01	725^th	1043	30.5%

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Rank History for White students at Springfield Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.65	1152^nd	1236	6.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Springfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	331	0	0	n/a	n/a	331
1989	345	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1990	343	0	0	n/a	n/a	343
1991	334	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1992	304	0	0	n/a	n/a	304
1993	293	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1994	282	0	0	n/a	n/a	282
1995	298	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1996	298	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1997	281	1	0	n/a	n/a	282
1998	298	1	0	n/a	n/a	299
1999	306	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
2000	308	0	0	n/a	n/a	308
2001	304	0	2	n/a	n/a	306
2002	308	0	1	n/a	n/a	309
2003	308	0	1	n/a	n/a	309
2004	289	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
2005	310	0	0	n/a	n/a	310
2006	324	2	0	n/a	n/a	326
2007	326	0	0	n/a	n/a	326
2008	325	0	0	n/a	n/a	325
2009	334	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
2010	306	0	0	n/a	n/a	306
2011	274	0	0	0	3	277
2012	295	0	0	0	3	298
2013	270	0	1	0	3	274
2014	259	0	2	0	2	263
2015	242	0	3	0	2	247
2016	249	0	2	0	2	253
2017	248	1	3	0	2	254
2018	363	1	6	0	4	374
2019	346	0	9	0	2	357
2020	310	0	5	0	3	318
2021	306	0	2	0	2	310
2022	312	0	1	0	2	315
2023	302	1	0	0	1	304

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 Springfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	19.3	17.1	n/a
1989	345	19.0	18.1	n/a
1990	343	20.0	17.1	0
1991	334	20.0	16.7	n/a
1992	304	15.5	19.6	n/a
1993	293	14.0	20.9	n/a
1994	282	14.0	20.1	n/a
1995	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1996	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1997	282	14.0	20.1	n/a
1998	299	16.0	18.7	n/a
1999	306	18.0	17.0	n/a
2000	308	18.0	17.1	57.8
2001	306	18.0	17.0	59.8
2002	309	18.4	16.8	61.8
2003	309	18.4	16.8	61.8
2004	289	17.4	16.6	61.9
2005	310	21.6	14.4	61.6
2006	326	20.7	15.7	68.7
2007	326	20.8	15.7	64.7
2008	325	20.9	15.6	68
2009	334	19.8	16.8	69.2
2010	306	20.5	14.9	65.4
2011	277	19.9	13.9	65.7
2012	298	22.0	13.5	65.4
2013	274	19.7	13.8	n/a
2014	263	21.6	12.1	65.8
2015	247	21.0	11.7	64.8
2016	253	19.0	13.3	100
2017	254	17.8	14.2	100
2018	374	25.0	14.9	100
2019	357	24.7	14.4	100
2020	318	24.9	12.7	100
2021	310	24.5	12.6	99
2022	315	24.2	13.0	99
2023	304	25.1	12.1	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 Springfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	331	19.3	17.1	n/a
1989	345	19.0	18.1	n/a
1990	343	20.0	17.1	0
1991	334	20.0	16.7	n/a
1992	304	15.5	19.6	n/a
1993	293	14.0	20.9	n/a
1994	282	14.0	20.1	n/a
1995	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1996	298	14.0	21.3	n/a
1997	282	14.0	20.1	n/a
1998	299	16.0	18.7	n/a
1999	306	18.0	17.0	n/a
2000	308	18.0	17.1	57.8
2001	306	18.0	17.0	59.8
2002	309	18.4	16.8	61.8
2003	309	18.4	16.8	61.8
2004	289	17.4	16.6	61.9
2005	310	21.6	14.4	61.6
2006	326	20.7	15.7	68.7
2007	326	20.8	15.7	64.7
2008	325	20.9	15.6	68
2009	334	19.8	16.8	69.2
2010	306	20.5	14.9	65.4
2011	277	19.9	13.9	65.7
2012	298	22.0	13.5	65.4
2013	274	19.7	13.8	n/a
2014	263	21.6	12.1	65.8
2015	247	21.0	11.7	64.8
2016	253	19.0	13.3	100
2017	254	17.8	14.2	100
2018	374	25.0	14.9	100
2019	357	24.7	14.4	100
2020	318	24.9	12.7	100
2021	310	24.5	12.6	99
2022	315	24.2	13.0	99
2023	304	25.1	12.1	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 Springfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$670 (4.0%)	$15,996 (96.0%)	$16,667
2020	$730 (4.2%)	$16,841 (95.8%)	$17,572
2021	$691 (4.1%)	$16,043 (95.9%)	$16,735
2022	$3,248 (17.1%)	$15,733 (82.9%)	$18,981

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springfield 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 961^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1115^th of 1534 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)	59	50	9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)	52.4	42.8	9.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)	54.5	30.9	23.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Springfield Elementary School)	83.6	69	14.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)	69.1	39.1	30%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Springfield Elementary School)	36.2	22.2	14%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)	42	30.6	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Springfield Elementary School)	49.2	35	14.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Springfield Elementary School)	83.6	69	14.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springfield Elementary School)	53.6	37.8	15.8%
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	357	304	14.8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	346	302	12.7%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Springfield 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
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
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
Donegal Elementary School	Public	K-4	138 Schoolhouse Lane	Jones Mills	15646	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	109	8	14.4	39.4%	104 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	43.3	966^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.0%		49.8	901^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.3%	65	42.1	38.0			40.0	76.2	76.2	47.4	47.6			47.5	$15,550	$826	$14,724
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
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
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
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
Marshall Elementary School	Public	K-5	335 Park Street	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-5851	310	23	13.6	67.7%	272 (87.7%)	9 (2.9%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	60.7	682^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%		41.5	1009^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%	327	71.4	46.3	52.0		55.5	81.5	81.5	71.4	46.3	46.0		53.4	$19,903	$1,763	$18,140
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
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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