South Lebanon Elementary School

Summary:

South Lebanon Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 593 students in grades K-5 in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District in Lebanon, PA. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 492 out of 1,526 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Lebanon Elementary School outperforms the Cornwall-Lebanon School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school had 66% of students proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to 59.9% for the district and 53% for the state. In PSSA Math, the school had 56% of students proficient or better, compared to 42.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school's PSSA Science proficiency rate of 83.6% is significantly higher than the district's 67.6% and the state's 65.8%. The school also performs particularly well in certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

While South Lebanon Elementary School outperforms the nearby Ebenezer Elementary School and Union Canal Elementary School, it lags behind the higher-performing Cornwall Elementary School, which is also part of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. South Lebanon Elementary School's spending per student has increased from $12,328 in 2019-2020 to $14,504 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Ebenezer and Union Canal Elementary Schools but lower than the Lebanon School District schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1825 S 5th Ave
       Lebanon, PA  17042-7998


(717) 273-4546

District: Cornwall-Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
492nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,504 Help


Students who attend South Lebanon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Cedar Crest Middle School
High:    Cedar Crest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  593

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.9%
Hispanic:
23.3%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details South Lebanon Elementary School ranks better than 67.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details South Lebanon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District. Racial makeup is: White (65.9%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Lebanon Elementary School is 15.6, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Lebanon Elementary School is $14,504, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Lebanon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lebanon Elementary School 492nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See South Lebanon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cornwall-Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornwall-Lebanon School District 221st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Lebanon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 31.36 986th 1302 24.3%
2004 61.91 580th 1308 55.7%
2005 38.07 964th 1299 25.8%
2006 61.56 682nd 1545 55.9%
2007 53.10 904th 1555 41.9%
2008 62.98 672nd 1551 56.7%
2009 62.41 689th 1549 55.5%
2010 61.46 744th 1579 52.9%
2011 55.72 896th 1597 43.9%
2012 65.41 674th 1599 57.8%
2013 51.83 938th 1519 38.2%
2014 55.87 827th 1467 43.6%
2015 60.47 692nd 1474 53.1%
2016 63.21 685th 1554 55.9%
2017 72.62 440th 1547 71.6%
2018 72.36 439th 1530 71.3%
2019 69.97 507th 1544 67.2%
2021 66.45 504th 1433 64.8%
2022 59.98 689th 1534 55.1%
2023 74.83 386th 1534 74.8%
2024 70.11 492nd 1526 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.02 378th 1414 73.3%
2024 62.55 542nd 1432 62.2%
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Rank History for Female students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 67.35 522nd 1488 64.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.27 258th 1043 75.3%
2024 62.87 318th 1084 70.7%
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Rank History for Male students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.41 440th 1495 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.09 51st 432 88.2%
2024 81.79 54th 454 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at South Lebanon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.48 299th 1236 75.8%
2024 68.11 381st 1229 69.0%
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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 South Lebanon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 608 6 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 603 7 9 19 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1990 609 3 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1991 423 4 9 16 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1992 417 6 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 431 4 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 429 5 9 19 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1995 436 5 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1996 436 5 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1997 428 6 19 22 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 428 12 15 16 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1999 428 15 17 15 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 406 10 17 14 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 407 9 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 395 11 11 30 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 395 11 11 30 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 382 12 10 43 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2005 380 15 12 40 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2006 391 9 7 33 1 n/a n/a 0 441
2007 371 20 6 55 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2008 349 15 9 38 0 n/a n/a 33 444
2009 367 23 17 40 0 n/a n/a 35 482
2010 374 16 12 38 0 n/a n/a 36 476
2011 392 14 10 40 1 1 30 0 488
2012 401 12 10 52 1 1 28 0 505
2013 399 12 8 54 1 2 9 0 485
2014 412 15 7 51 1 1 10 0 497
2015 439 12 6 46 0 0 14 0 517
2016 454 14 6 31 0 0 13 0 518
2017 489 16 6 24 1 1 9 0 546
2018 481 24 8 53 1 1 15 0 583
2019 465 19 13 78 2 1 17 0 595
2020 459 26 12 116 1 1 16 0 631
2021 429 24 11 130 1 1 18 0 614
2022 401 23 8 145 1 0 23 0 601
2023 391 27 12 138 1 0 24 0 593

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 South Lebanon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 34.2 18.6 n/a
1989 638 34.3 18.6 n/a
1990 643 34.8 18.4 0
1991 452 28.1 16.0 n/a
1992 447 28.7 15.5 n/a
1993 464 27.0 17.2 n/a
1994 463 26.5 17.5 n/a
1995 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1996 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1997 475 27.0 17.6 n/a
1998 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1999 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
2000 447 31.0 14.4 16.6
2001 446 32.0 13.9 20
2002 447 27.8 16.1 32.7
2003 447 27.8 16.1 32.7
2004 448 31.5 14.2 28.8
2005 447 31.5 14.2 32.7
2006 441 32.1 13.7 18.8
2007 452 31.1 14.5 18.6
2008 444 37.0 12.0 26.3
2009 482 36.0 13.4 29.8
2010 476 36.0 13.2 31.1
2011 488 36.0 13.5 26.4
2012 505 36.1 13.9 30.3
2013 485 35.5 13.6 29.1
2014 497 37.0 13.4 31
2015 517 38.0 13.6 29.8
2016 518 38.0 13.6 32.8
2017 546 40.5 13.4 31.9
2018 583 38.5 15.1 34.6
2019 595 39.0 15.2 36.1
2020 631 40.5 15.5 39.5
2021 614 41.5 14.7 33.6
2022 601 42.0 14.3 34.3
2023 593 38.0 15.6 38.8

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 South Lebanon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 34.2 18.6 n/a
1989 638 34.3 18.6 n/a
1990 643 34.8 18.4 0
1991 452 28.1 16.0 n/a
1992 447 28.7 15.5 n/a
1993 464 27.0 17.2 n/a
1994 463 26.5 17.5 n/a
1995 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1996 471 29.0 16.2 n/a
1997 475 27.0 17.6 n/a
1998 471 28.0 16.8 n/a
1999 475 29.0 16.4 n/a
2000 447 31.0 14.4 16.6
2001 446 32.0 13.9 20
2002 447 27.8 16.1 32.7
2003 447 27.8 16.1 32.7
2004 448 31.5 14.2 28.8
2005 447 31.5 14.2 32.7
2006 441 32.1 13.7 18.8
2007 452 31.1 14.5 18.6
2008 444 37.0 12.0 26.3
2009 482 36.0 13.4 29.8
2010 476 36.0 13.2 31.1
2011 488 36.0 13.5 26.4
2012 505 36.1 13.9 30.3
2013 485 35.5 13.6 29.1
2014 497 37.0 13.4 31
2015 517 38.0 13.6 29.8
2016 518 38.0 13.6 32.8
2017 546 40.5 13.4 31.9
2018 583 38.5 15.1 34.6
2019 595 39.0 15.2 36.1
2020 631 40.5 15.5 39.5
2021 614 41.5 14.7 33.6
2022 601 42.0 14.3 34.3
2023 593 38.0 15.6 38.8

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 South Lebanon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (1.3%) $12,547 (98.7%) $12,714
2020 $181 (1.5%) $12,147 (98.5%) $12,328
2021 $1,356 (10.1%) $12,011 (89.8%) $13,368
2022 $1,452 (10.0%) $13,052 (90.0%) $14,504

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Lebanon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 507th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 386th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (South Lebanon Elementary School)64.471
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Lebanon Elementary School)68.373.9
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (South Lebanon Elementary School)55.754.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (South Lebanon Elementary School)86.686.2
 0.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Lebanon Elementary School)77.371.3
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (South Lebanon Elementary School)55.245.2
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Lebanon Elementary School)74.267.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (South Lebanon Elementary School)58.657.1
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (South Lebanon Elementary School)86.686.2
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Lebanon Elementary School)73.170.9
 2.2%
   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 Students595593
 0.3%
African American1927
 42.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic78138
 76.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White465391
 15.9%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.1%38.8%
 2.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 593 students attended South Lebanon Elementary School.

South Lebanon Elementary School ranks 492nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Lebanon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedar Crest Middle School
High : Cedar Crest High School

Students at South Lebanon Elementary School are 66% White, 23% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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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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