Winding Creek Elementary School

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Winding Creek Elementary School ranks 269 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Winding Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 999 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Cumberland Valley School District, Winding Creek consistently performs among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievement and a diverse student population.

Winding Creek Elementary has maintained a strong academic record, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools and outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, the school had 64.3% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 58.8% in the district and 39.3% statewide. In Science, Winding Creek had an impressive 86.4% proficiency rate, well above the district's 80.3% and the state's 65.6%. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its diverse student population, with a significant Asian student representation and a relatively balanced racial/ethnic makeup compared to nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students.

While Winding Creek Elementary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (29.43% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) compared to some nearby schools, such as Green Ridge Elementary (23.1%) and Shaull Elementary (20.04%), the school has still managed to achieve exceptional academic results. This suggests that Winding Creek has effective strategies and resources in place to support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, making it a model for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public K-5

34 Bali Hai Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17050

(717) 620-2525

District: Cumberland Valley School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,129

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 999

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.2%

Asian:

30.4%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Winding Creek Elementary School ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Winding Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cumberland Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.2%), Asian (30.4%), Hispanic (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Winding Creek Elementary School is 17.2, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Winding Creek Elementary School employs 57.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winding Creek Elementary School is $12,129, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Cumberland Valley School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Winding Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winding Creek Elementary School 269^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Winding Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Cumberland Valley School District:

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

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Rank History for Winding Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	79.95	285^th	1544	81.5%
2021	85.45	155^th	1433	89.2%
2022	84.47	213^th	1534	86.1%
2023	80.76	269^th	1534	82.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.84	763^rd	1414	46.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.30	310^th	1043	70.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.17	53^rd	160	66.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.73	113^th	432	73.8%

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Rank History for White students at Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.50	400^th	1236	67.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Winding Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	474	34	235	62	5	1	58	869
2020	477	39	248	82	9	3	67	925
2021	467	45	279	89	11	4	56	951
2022	460	51	297	89	10	5	54	966
2023	472	67	304	83	17	3	53	999

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winding Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	869	42.7	20.3	18.9
2020	925	51.7	17.8	20.2
2021	951	52.5	18.1	22.8
2022	966	51.7	18.6	21.4
2023	999	57.9	17.2	29.4

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 Winding Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	869	42.7	20.3	18.9
2020	925	51.7	17.8	20.2
2021	951	52.5	18.1	22.8
2022	966	51.7	18.6	21.4
2023	999	57.9	17.2	29.4

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 Winding Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$06 (0.1%)	$11,114 (99.9%)	$11,120
2020	$114 (1.0%)	$10,907 (99.0%)	$11,021
2021	$205 (1.9%)	$10,866 (98.1%)	$11,071
2022	$136 (1.1%)	$11,993 (98.9%)	$12,129

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winding Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 285^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 269^th of 1534 Elementary schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Winding Creek Elementary School)	69.8	62.5	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winding Creek Elementary School)	80.5	72.7	7.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Winding Creek Elementary School)	63.8	64.3	0.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Winding Creek Elementary School)	91.2	86.4	4.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Winding Creek Elementary School)	85.2	72.1	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Winding Creek Elementary School)	59.5	66.1	6.6%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winding Creek Elementary School)	77.7	76.8	0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Winding Creek Elementary School)	63.9	64.3	0.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Winding Creek Elementary School)	91.2	86.4	4.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winding Creek Elementary School)	81	74	7%
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	869	999	15%
African American	34	67	97.1%
American Indian	5	17	240%
Asian	235	304	29.4%
Hispanic	62	83	33.9%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	474	472	0.4%
Two or More Races	58	53	8.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	29.4%	10.6%

Schools Near Winding Creek 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Winding Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	34 Bali Hai Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 620-2525	999	58	17.2	29.4%	472 (47.2%)	67 (6.7%)	83 (8.3%)	304 (30.4%)	17 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	53 (5.3%)	80.8	269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.5%		84.5	213^th of 1534 public elementary schools	86.1%	56	62.5	64.3	66.1	64.3	86.4	86.4	72.7	72.1	76.8	74.0	$12,129	$136	$11,993
Shaull Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Shaull Drive	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 732-2460	524	36	14.6	20.0%	361 (68.9%)	22 (4.2%)	21 (4.0%)	92 (17.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	80.8	267^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.6%		85.5	192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.5%	75	71.2	58.8	70.4	66.2	83.5	83.5	75.0	68.0	82.5	74.7	$13,812	$00	$13,812
Green Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Green Ridge Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 766-4911	554	34	16.2	23.1%	266 (48.0%)	19 (3.4%)	34 (6.1%)	211 (38.1%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.9%)	87.5	148^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.4%		88.9	114^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.6%	34	79.2	69.9	68.9	72.5	90.3	90.3	77.0	78.5	79.6	78.4	$12,156	$00	$12,156
Hampden Elementary School	Public	K-5	441 Skyport Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 737-4513	530	34	15.7	26.8%	322 (60.8%)	31 (5.8%)	21 (4.0%)	142 (26.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.1%)	84.7	197^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.2%		87.5	146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%	51	75.0	64.0	67.0	68.3	93.1	93.1	76.4	73.2	74.4	74.6	$12,728	$00	$12,728
Sporting Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 S Sporting Hill Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 761-5052	554	33	16.9	33.9%	430 (77.6%)	31 (5.6%)	33 (6.0%)	30 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.9%)	72.2	447^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%		78.9	305^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.1%	142	66.6	50.0	62.9	60.5	74.1	74.1	67.7	58.5	76.1	68.0	$12,904	$251	$12,653
Silver Spring Elementary School	Public	K-5	6746 Carlisle Pike	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 506-3755	516	34	15.2	28.3%	297 (57.6%)	13 (2.5%)	29 (5.6%)	145 (28.1%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	76.2	348^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.3%		83.8	225^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.3%	123	51.9	64.2	60.2	58.9	92.6	92.6	68.3	66.3	71.4	68.8	$12,604	$280	$12,323
Northside Elementary School	Public	1-3	411 N Walnut St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4581	248	18	13.7	44.0%	190 (76.6%)	13 (5.2%)	18 (7.3%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)								(n/a)	62.4			62.4			68.3			68.3	$17,336	$687	$16,649
East Pennsboro Elementary School	Public	K-5	840 Panther Pkwy	Enola	17025	Cumberland County	East Pennsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 732-0441	588	44	13.3	49.5%	378 (64.3%)	49 (8.3%)	61 (10.4%)	23 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (12.6%)	48.3	903^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	41.1%		49.3	908^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.8%	5	46.8	48.2	37.6	44.3	75.9	75.9	54.3	46.3	46.2	48.8	$11,018	$1,338	$9,680
Kindergarten Academy	Public	K	600 S Norway St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 506-0852	346	22	15.6	38.2%	231 (66.8%)	45 (13.0%)	21 (6.1%)	26 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)								(n/a)											$13,559	$636	$12,923
Broad Street Elementary School	Public	1-3	200 S Broad St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4574	202	15	13.4	43.6%	158 (78.2%)	17 (8.4%)	12 (5.9%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.3			66.3			58.4			58.4	$14,303	$468	$13,834

Frequently Asked Questions about Winding Creek Elementary School

How many students attend Winding Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 999 students attended Winding Creek Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Winding Creek Elementary School?

Students at Winding Creek Elementary School are 47% White, 30% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Is Winding Creek Elementary School a good school?

Winding Creek Elementary School ranks 269^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Winding Creek Elementary School in?

Cumberland Valley School District

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