ELCO Intermd School

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ELCO Intermd School ranks 989 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

ELCO Intermd School is an elementary school in Myerstown, PA, serving 530 students in grades 3-5 as part of the Eastern Lebanon County School District. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science and math, as well as its relatively high percentage of white students compared to nearby schools.

ELCO Intermd School outperforms the district and state averages in several key areas, including 40.9% math proficiency (vs. 29.3% district, 39.3% state), 79.3% science proficiency (vs. 66.4% district, 65.6% state), and 42.6% English Language Arts proficiency (vs. 40.6% district, 53.8% state). However, the school also has a high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.3%), which is higher than the surrounding schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased in recent years, from $13,849 in 2020-2021 to $9,041 in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby schools, ELCO Intermd School generally outperforms its peers in the Lebanon School District and the Eastern Lebanon County School District. However, the South Lebanon Elementary School and Union Canal Elementary School, which are part of the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, have higher test scores and overall school rankings, suggesting that ELCO Intermd School could learn from their approaches.

Detail:

Public 3-5

100 Evergreen Drive
Myerstown, PA 17067

(717) 866-4521

District: Eastern Lebanon County School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,041

Students who attend ELCO Intermd School usually attend:

Middle:	Eastern Lebanon County Middle School
High:	Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

Hispanic:

10.4%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details ELCO Intermd School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details ELCO Intermd School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Eastern Lebanon County School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.7%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eastern Lebanon County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at ELCO Intermd School is 14.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lebanon County School District! (See more...)

Compare ELCO Intermd School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at ELCO Intermd School is $9,041, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lebanon County School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

ELCO Intermd School:

SchoolDigger ranks ELCO Intermd School 989^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See ELCO Intermd School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Eastern Lebanon County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lebanon County School District 363^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for ELCO Intermd School

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Rank History for all students at ELCO Intermd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2012	55.67	940^th	1599	41.2%
2013	56.14	867^th	1519	42.9%
2014	50.91	923^rd	1467	37.1%
2015	54.65	813^th	1474	44.8%
2016	52.73	884^th	1554	43.1%
2017	53.95	850^th	1547	45.1%
2018	53.25	854^th	1530	44.2%
2019	48.01	953^rd	1544	38.3%
2021	51.30	791^st	1433	44.8%
2022	38.27	1042^nd	1534	32.1%
2023	41.89	989^th	1534	35.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at ELCO Intermd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.13	909^th	1414	35.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at ELCO Intermd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.29	680^th	1043	34.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at ELCO Intermd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.41	159^th	432	63.2%

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Rank History for White students at ELCO Intermd School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.55	1038^th	1236	16.0%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for ELCO Intermd School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	524	11	5	21	0	0	561
2012	513	16	8	15	0	0	552
2013	535	17	5	8	0	1	566
2014	540	13	7	11	1	1	573
2015	550	6	4	7	2	1	570
2016	547	2	4	18	2	0	573
2017	525	6	4	25	2	4	566
2018	519	9	3	29	2	9	571
2019	513	13	3	31	2	10	572
2020	548	12	4	31	0	8	603
2021	483	13	4	34	0	11	545
2022	486	13	3	42	0	12	556
2023	449	11	3	55	0	12	530

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 ELCO Intermd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	561	34.7	16.1	23.2
2012	552	33.8	16.3	28.6
2013	566	35.1	16.0	33
2014	573	35.6	16.0	34.4
2015	570	37.0	15.4	37.5
2016	573	38.0	15.0	36.6
2017	566	38.3	14.7	34.5
2018	571	38.1	14.9	36.8
2019	572	36.6	15.5	35.1
2020	603	39.8	15.1	40.6
2021	545	39.0	13.9	41.8
2022	556	39.0	14.2	40.3
2023	530	37.0	14.2	48.3

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 ELCO Intermd School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	561	34.7	16.1	23.2
2012	552	33.8	16.3	28.6
2013	566	35.1	16.0	33
2014	573	35.6	16.0	34.4
2015	570	37.0	15.4	37.5
2016	573	38.0	15.0	36.6
2017	566	38.3	14.7	34.5
2018	571	38.1	14.9	36.8
2019	572	36.6	15.5	35.1
2020	603	39.8	15.1	40.6
2021	545	39.0	13.9	41.8
2022	556	39.0	14.2	40.3
2023	530	37.0	14.2	48.3

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 ELCO Intermd School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$810 (6.2%)	$12,228 (93.8%)	$13,038
2020	$695 (5.6%)	$11,710 (94.4%)	$12,405
2021	$680 (4.9%)	$13,169 (95.1%)	$13,849
2022	$756 (8.4%)	$8,284 (91.6%)	$9,041

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on ELCO Intermd 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 953^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 989^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (ELCO Intermd School)	53.3	51.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (ELCO Intermd School)	54.9	39.8	15.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (ELCO Intermd School)	43.8	38.8	5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (ELCO Intermd School)	76.8	79.3	2.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (ELCO Intermd School)	60.9	39.2	21.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (ELCO Intermd School)	47.5	32	15.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (ELCO Intermd School)	57.8	48.8	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (ELCO Intermd School)	48.2	40.9	7.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (ELCO Intermd School)	76.8	79.3	2.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (ELCO Intermd School)	57.9	42.6	15.3%
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	572	530	7.3%
African American	13	11	15.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	31	55	77.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	513	449	12.5%
Two or More Races	10	12	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.1%	48.3%	13.2%

Schools Near ELCO Intermd 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
ELCO Intermd School	Public	3-5	100 Evergreen Drive	Myerstown	17067	Lebanon County	Eastern Lebanon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 866-4521	530	37	14.2	48.3%	449 (84.7%)	11 (2.1%)	55 (10.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	41.9	989^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.5%		38.3	1042^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.1%	53	51.9	38.8	32.0	40.9	79.3	79.3	39.8	39.2	48.8	42.6	$9,041	$756	$8,285
Fort Zeller Elementary School	Public	K-2	243 North Sheridan Road	Richland	17087	Lebanon County	Eastern Lebanon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 589-2575	285	22	13.0	47.7%	249 (87.4%)	5 (1.8%)	25 (8.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)								(n/a)											$11,101	$1,795	$9,306
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-2	558 W Main Ave	Myerstown	17067	Lebanon County	Eastern Lebanon County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 866-2624	206	17	12.4	47.1%	174 (84.5%)	5 (2.4%)	18 (8.7%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)								(n/a)											$11,795	$784	$11,011
South Lebanon Elementary School	Public	K-5	1825 S 5th Ave	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-4546	593	38	15.6	38.8%	391 (65.9%)	27 (4.6%)	138 (23.3%)	12 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.0%)	74.8	386^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.8%		60	689^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.1%	303	71.0	54.5	45.2	57.1	86.2	86.2	73.9	71.3	67.3	70.9	$14,504	$1,452	$13,052
Union Canal Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Narrows Dr	Lebanon	17046	Lebanon County	Cornwall-Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 270-7227	406	32	12.8	62.1%	220 (54.2%)	10 (2.5%)	146 (36.0%)	8 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	38.3	1046^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.8%		33.9	1084^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.3%	38	41.3	27.8	24.7	30.4	69.4	69.4	51.8	59.7	40.3	50.2	$15,480	$1,780	$13,700
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School	Public	K-4	102 S 3rd St	Womelsdorf	19567	Berks County	Conrad Weiser Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 693-8542	450	39	11.6	52.9%	332 (73.8%)	19 (4.2%)	72 (16.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	39.1	1037^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.4%		25.5	1159^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.4%	122	42.1	37.7		40.0	71.8	71.8	41.4	48.3		44.7	$19,368	$1,384	$17,984
Southeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	499 East Pershing Ave	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	473	27	17.2	80.5%	115 (24.3%)	15 (3.2%)	312 (66.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	24.1	1179^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.1%		21.8	1200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.8%	21	48.3	21.6	17.8	27.8	59.5	59.5	50.9	26.1	28.8	34.0	$12,167	$1,791	$10,375
Houck Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	315 E Lehman St	Lebanon	17046	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	376	24	15.7	80.6%	75 (19.9%)	11 (2.9%)	269 (71.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	33.7	1093^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.7%		26.9	1146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.3%	53	28.9	40.8	29.6	33.3	71.7	71.7	34.9	42.6	42.6	40.4	$13,302	$1,938	$11,364
Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	622 Chestnut St	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	603	38	15.7	77.8%	91 (15.1%)	25 (4.1%)	462 (76.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.5%)	12.1	1316^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.8	1246^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.8%	70	22.7	16.9	15.5	18.0	40.3	40.3	32.0	21.0	29.1	27.5	$13,067	$2,223	$10,844
Southwest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1500 Woodland St	Lebanon	17042	Lebanon County	Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 273-9391	421	26	16.3	81.2%	94 (22.3%)	10 (2.4%)	290 (68.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	29.7	1127^th of 1534 public elementary schools	26.5%		27.1	1141^st of 1534 public elementary schools	25.6%	14	29.1	23.9	20.0	24.1	80.3	80.3	41.0	29.5	46.3	38.8	$12,200	$1,584	$10,617

Frequently Asked Questions about ELCO Intermd School

What is the racial makeup of ELCO Intermd School?

Students at ELCO Intermd School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is ELCO Intermd School in?

Eastern Lebanon County School District

How many students attend ELCO Intermd School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended ELCO Intermd School.

What schools do graduates of ELCO Intermd School attend?

Students who attend ELCO Intermd School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eastern Lebanon County Middle School
High : Eastern Lebanon County Senior High School

Is ELCO Intermd School a good school?

ELCO Intermd School ranks 989^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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