Green Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Green Ridge Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Cumberland Valley School District. With exceptional academic achievements, a diverse student population, and strong financial resources, Green Ridge Elementary stands out as a standout institution in the region.

Academically, Green Ridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with PSSA test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 72.5% in Math, 90.3% in Science, and 78.4% in English Language Arts, far surpassing the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. This academic excellence is in contrast to nearby schools like Sporting Hill Elementary School, which has lower test scores and a less diverse student population.

Green Ridge Elementary also stands out for its diverse student body, with a significant Asian student population (38.09% in 2022-2023) and a more balanced racial makeup compared to surrounding schools. Additionally, the school serves a relatively affluent community, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (23.1%) compared to nearby schools like Hampden Elementary School (26.79%) and Middlesex Elementary School (49.03%). This financial stability allows Green Ridge Elementary to invest more in its educational programs, with spending per student consistently higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1 Green Ridge Rd
       Mechanicsburg, PA  17050-1507


(717) 766-4911

District: Cumberland Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,156 Help


Students who attend Green Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eagle View Middle School
High:    Cumberland Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.0%
Asian:
38.1%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Green Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48%), Asian (38.1%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Green Ridge Elementary School is 16.2. 5 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Green Ridge Elementary School is $12,156. 6 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Green Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Green Ridge Elementary School 148th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Green Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Cumberland Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland Valley School District 75th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Green Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Green Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.20 430th 1302 67.0%
2004 90.88 46th 1308 96.5%
2005 76.86 265th 1299 79.6%
2006 74.72 366th 1545 76.3%
2007 75.42 349th 1555 77.6%
2008 72.10 423rd 1551 72.7%
2009 65.59 604th 1549 61.0%
2010 71.41 465th 1579 70.6%
2011 63.81 679th 1597 57.5%
2012 76.03 350th 1599 78.1%
2013 74.41 384th 1519 74.7%
2014 82.51 147th 1467 90.0%
2015 83.14 196th 1474 86.7%
2016 88.15 90th 1554 94.2%
2017 85.00 172nd 1547 88.9%
2018 86.93 122nd 1530 92.0%
2019 80.99 261st 1544 83.1%
2021 86.25 144th 1433 90.0%
2022 88.92 114th 1534 92.6%
2023 87.47 148th 1534 90.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Green Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.05 179th 1414 87.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Green Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.09 60th 160 62.5%
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Rank History for White students at Green Ridge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.24 376th 1236 69.6%
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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.

Green Ridge Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Open Quote I have 2 school age children that attend Green Ridge Elementary School and couldn't be happier. The staff is absolutely amazing in every way. The teachers and principal are always available for whatever reason. The school nurse is caring and goes beyond the call of duty with these children. She is absolutely amazing as my children have some medical needs that any mother would worry about when her child is away from home. The classroom sizes are more than appropriate and I feel each child gets one on one attention whenever the need is there. They are given many opportunities in different areas to excel as the Phys. Ed, Music, Library, Computer and Art programs are fantastic. My children love their school as do I and can't say enough about how wonderful Green Ridge Elementary School is!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Green Ridge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1989 284 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 285 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 297 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 295 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1993 299 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1994 283 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1995 267 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 267 1 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 397 2 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1998 418 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 400 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 414 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 441 5 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 455 5 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2003 455 5 19 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2004 454 9 29 4 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 447 14 29 11 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 467 14 28 15 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 475 11 25 14 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2008 472 13 28 17 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 373 8 23 14 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2010 364 10 43 15 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2011 340 11 37 16 1 1 12 0 418
2012 359 10 43 17 0 0 21 0 450
2013 365 10 57 14 1 0 24 0 471
2014 384 13 63 18 0 0 25 0 503
2015 417 10 70 20 0 0 27 0 544
2016 403 10 75 20 0 0 27 0 535
2017 417 7 92 16 0 0 32 0 564
2018 405 10 105 17 3 0 35 0 575
2019 276 10 101 8 2 0 37 0 434
2020 285 16 138 14 3 0 36 0 492
2021 260 14 158 25 7 0 31 0 495
2022 284 11 192 27 7 0 25 0 546
2023 266 19 211 34 8 0 16 0 554

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 Green Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 13.9 19.6 n/a
1989 290 13.6 21.3 n/a
1990 291 16.0 18.1 0
1991 302 16.0 18.8 n/a
1992 300 16.6 18.0 n/a
1993 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1994 289 16.0 18.1 n/a
1995 278 14.3 19.4 n/a
1996 278 14.3 19.4 n/a
1997 412 21.8 18.9 n/a
1998 426 26.0 16.4 n/a
1999 409 25.4 16.1 n/a
2000 422 27.4 15.4 5
2001 458 29.3 15.6 3.9
2002 480 31.4 15.3 2.9
2003 480 31.4 15.3 2.9
2004 496 28.6 17.3 4
2005 502 28.9 17.4 2.8
2006 525 29.9 17.6 7.2
2007 528 32.0 16.5 7
2008 531 32.6 16.3 7.5
2009 420 32.9 12.7 9.5
2010 435 29.4 14.7 11.7
2011 418 28.9 14.4 10
2012 450 28.9 15.5 10
2013 471 30.9 15.2 14.6
2014 503 30.0 16.7 12.9
2015 544 34.0 16.0 14
2016 535 34.0 15.7 15.5
2017 564 33.6 16.7 15.1
2018 575 33.5 17.1 17
2019 434 28.5 15.1 17.1
2020 492 27.8 17.6 16.5
2021 495 27.8 17.7 17.4
2022 546 29.6 18.4 18.1
2023 554 34.1 16.2 23.1

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 Green Ridge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 273 13.9 19.6 n/a
1989 290 13.6 21.3 n/a
1990 291 16.0 18.1 0
1991 302 16.0 18.8 n/a
1992 300 16.6 18.0 n/a
1993 306 16.0 19.1 n/a
1994 289 16.0 18.1 n/a
1995 278 14.3 19.4 n/a
1996 278 14.3 19.4 n/a
1997 412 21.8 18.9 n/a
1998 426 26.0 16.4 n/a
1999 409 25.4 16.1 n/a
2000 422 27.4 15.4 5
2001 458 29.3 15.6 3.9
2002 480 31.4 15.3 2.9
2003 480 31.4 15.3 2.9
2004 496 28.6 17.3 4
2005 502 28.9 17.4 2.8
2006 525 29.9 17.6 7.2
2007 528 32.0 16.5 7
2008 531 32.6 16.3 7.5
2009 420 32.9 12.7 9.5
2010 435 29.4 14.7 11.7
2011 418 28.9 14.4 10
2012 450 28.9 15.5 10
2013 471 30.9 15.2 14.6
2014 503 30.0 16.7 12.9
2015 544 34.0 16.0 14
2016 535 34.0 15.7 15.5
2017 564 33.6 16.7 15.1
2018 575 33.5 17.1 17
2019 434 28.5 15.1 17.1
2020 492 27.8 17.6 16.5
2021 495 27.8 17.7 17.4
2022 546 29.6 18.4 18.1
2023 554 34.1 16.2 23.1

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 Green Ridge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $06 (0.0%) $12,160 (100.0%) $12,166
2020 $08 (0.1%) $11,542 (99.9%) $11,550
2021 $00 (0.0%) $11,358 (100.0%) $11,358
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,156 (100.0%) $12,156

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Green Ridge 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 261st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 148th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Green Ridge Elementary School)68.179.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Green Ridge Elementary School)72.477
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Green Ridge Elementary School)7069.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Green Ridge Elementary School)94.390.3
 4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Green Ridge Elementary School)84.378.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Green Ridge Elementary School)64.968.9
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Green Ridge Elementary School)82.479.6
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Green Ridge Elementary School)67.672.5
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Green Ridge Elementary School)94.390.3
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Green Ridge Elementary School)79.878.4
 1.4%
   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 Students434554
 27.6%
African American1019
 90%
American Indian28
 300%
Asian101211
 108.9%
Hispanic834
 325%
Pacific Islander00
White276266
 3.6%
Two or More Races3716
 56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.1%23.1%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Green Ridge Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Green Ridge Elementary School.

Students at Green Ridge Elementary School are 48% White, 38% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Students who attend Green Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagle View Middle School
High : Cumberland Valley High School

Yes. Green Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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