West Crawford Elementary School

Summary:

West Crawford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, serving 480 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.

West Crawford Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were just 20.4% in Math, 32.7% in English Language Arts, and 72.3% in Science, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for 5th-grade students, with only 9.2% proficient in Math and 20% proficient in English Language Arts. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools within the Connellsville Area School District, such as Springfield Elementary and Bullskin Elementary, West Crawford Elementary's performance is significantly lower, even though these schools also serve a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to schools in other districts, such as Frazier Elementary and Marshall Elementary, the gap in academic achievement is even more pronounced. The school's consistently low performance over the past 10 years suggests that more targeted interventions and support are needed to improve student learning outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 215 Falls Avenue
       Connellsville, PA  15425-2744


(724) 628-4497

District: Connellsville Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1194th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,745 Help


Students who attend West Crawford Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.0%
Two or more races:
7.0%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details West Crawford Elementary School ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last 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 21.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), two or more races (7%), African American (3.9%). (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 West Crawford Elementary School is 15.1. 2 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Crawford Elementary School is $16,745, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Connellsville Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Crawford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Crawford Elementary School 1194th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See West Crawford 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 West Crawford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.49 984th 1302 24.4%
2004 36.08 950th 1308 27.4%
2005 48.98 817th 1299 37.1%
2006 44.39 1070th 1545 30.7%
2007 29.62 1276th 1555 17.9%
2008 29.35 1271st 1551 18.1%
2009 37.94 1181st 1549 23.8%
2010 34.63 1244th 1579 21.2%
2011 26.02 1344th 1597 15.8%
2012 30.25 1294th 1599 19.1%
2013 22.06 1263rd 1519 16.9%
2014 20.11 1230th 1467 16.2%
2015 14.66 1248th 1474 15.3%
2016 11.44 1347th 1554 13.3%
2017 17.25 1282nd 1547 17.1%
2018 26.90 1181st 1530 22.8%
2019 30.07 1152nd 1544 25.4%
2021 16.71 1175th 1433 18.0%
2022 29.20 1121st 1534 26.9%
2023 15.84 1264th 1534 17.6%
2024 21.75 1194th 1526 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.31 1243rd 1414 12.1%
2024 26.41 1107th 1432 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 21.34 1179th 1488 20.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.83 754th 1043 27.7%
2024 35.26 701st 1084 35.3%
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Rank History for Male students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.69 1155th 1495 22.7%
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Rank History for White students at West Crawford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.66 1223rd 1236 1.1%
2024 5.27 1187th 1229 3.4%
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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 West Crawford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1989 522 32 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1990 492 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 486 43 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 521 38 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 513 41 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 503 46 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 468 39 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1996 468 39 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1997 465 45 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 438 40 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1999 460 45 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2000 413 40 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 433 42 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2002 367 38 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 367 38 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 377 40 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 423
2005 360 39 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2006 351 32 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 367 42 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 334 34 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2009 342 31 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 377
2010 324 21 0 3 2 n/a n/a 21 371
2011 368 12 0 4 0 0 28 0 412
2012 348 13 0 8 0 0 35 0 404
2013 319 15 0 2 0 0 25 0 361
2014 298 18 0 1 0 0 31 0 348
2015 316 13 3 2 0 0 30 0 364
2016 297 15 0 3 0 0 27 0 342
2017 239 18 0 4 0 0 22 0 283
2018 463 20 1 4 1 0 40 0 529
2019 455 22 1 9 1 0 29 0 517
2020 458 20 3 7 1 0 24 0 513
2021 415 25 2 8 1 0 23 0 474
2022 425 27 2 9 0 0 23 0 486
2023 417 25 2 6 0 0 30 0 480
2024 421 19 2 8 0 0 34 0 484

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 West Crawford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 27.1 20.0 n/a
1989 554 28.1 19.7 n/a
1990 527 26.0 20.2 0
1991 529 24.5 21.5 n/a
1992 559 25.2 22.1 n/a
1993 556 22.0 25.3 n/a
1994 550 22.0 25.0 n/a
1995 508 23.0 22.1 n/a
1996 508 23.0 22.1 n/a
1997 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1998 480 24.0 20.0 n/a
1999 507 23.0 22.0 n/a
2000 455 25.0 18.2 71
2001 479 28.0 17.1 70.8
2002 410 23.7 17.3 78.3
2003 410 23.7 17.3 78.3
2004 423 23.7 17.8 69
2005 410 27.7 14.8 78.3
2006 389 25.8 15.1 76.1
2007 413 26.8 15.4 76.8
2008 369 26.8 13.8 80.2
2009 377 27.0 13.9 84.9
2010 371 25.2 14.7 86
2011 412 27.0 15.2 83
2012 404 24.7 16.3 87.1
2013 361 24.3 14.8 n/a
2014 348 24.0 14.4 88.8
2015 364 25.0 14.5 87.9
2016 342 23.0 14.8 100
2017 283 19.2 14.7 100
2018 529 35.2 14.9 99.8
2019 517 35.1 14.7 100
2020 513 35.0 14.6 100
2021 474 33.0 14.3 99.4
2022 486 32.9 14.7 99.4
2023 480 30.0 16.0 100
2024 484 32.0 15.1 100

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 West Crawford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 543 27.1 20.0 n/a
1989 554 28.1 19.7 n/a
1990 527 26.0 20.2 0
1991 529 24.5 21.5 n/a
1992 559 25.2 22.1 n/a
1993 556 22.0 25.3 n/a
1994 550 22.0 25.0 n/a
1995 508 23.0 22.1 n/a
1996 508 23.0 22.1 n/a
1997 514 24.0 21.4 n/a
1998 480 24.0 20.0 n/a
1999 507 23.0 22.0 n/a
2000 455 25.0 18.2 71
2001 479 28.0 17.1 70.8
2002 410 23.7 17.3 78.3
2003 410 23.7 17.3 78.3
2004 423 23.7 17.8 69
2005 410 27.7 14.8 78.3
2006 389 25.8 15.1 76.1
2007 413 26.8 15.4 76.8
2008 369 26.8 13.8 80.2
2009 377 27.0 13.9 84.9
2010 371 25.2 14.7 86
2011 412 27.0 15.2 83
2012 404 24.7 16.3 87.1
2013 361 24.3 14.8 n/a
2014 348 24.0 14.4 88.8
2015 364 25.0 14.5 87.9
2016 342 23.0 14.8 100
2017 283 19.2 14.7 100
2018 529 35.2 14.9 99.8
2019 517 35.1 14.7 100
2020 513 35.0 14.6 100
2021 474 33.0 14.3 99.4
2022 486 32.9 14.7 99.4
2023 480 30.0 16.0 100
2024 484 32.0 15.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Crawford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (4.0%) $14,178 (96.0%) $14,772
2020 $623 (4.1%) $14,469 (95.9%) $15,092
2021 $559 (4.1%) $12,981 (95.9%) $13,541
2022 $2,865 (17.1%) $13,880 (82.9%) $16,745

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Crawford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1152nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1264th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (West Crawford Elementary School)51.324.7
 26.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Crawford Elementary School)38.835.1
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (West Crawford Elementary School)4115.3
 25.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (West Crawford Elementary School)70.559.7
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Crawford Elementary School)36.419.5
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (West Crawford Elementary School)36.918.1
 18.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Crawford Elementary School)42.330.6
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (West Crawford Elementary School)4319.4
 23.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (West Crawford Elementary School)70.559.7
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Crawford Elementary School)39.228.5
 10.7%
   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 Students517480
 7.2%
African American2225
 13.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White455417
 8.4%
Two or More Races2930
 3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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West Crawford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended West Crawford Elementary School.

Students who attend West Crawford Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at West Crawford Elementary School are 87% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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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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