George A Ferrell Elementary School

Summary:

George A Ferrell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Picture Rocks, PA, serving 143 students in grades K-6 and is part of the East Lycoming School District.

While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from #59 in 2016-2017 to #850 in 2023-2024, its performance on PSSA tests is mixed. The school's proficiency rates in Math (48.3%) and ELA (45.9%) are below the state and district averages, but its Science proficiency rate (76.2%) is significantly higher. The school's demographics include a higher percentage of White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state, which may contribute to its lower academic performance in certain areas.

Compared to nearby schools, Carl G Renn Elementary and Joseph C Ashkar Elementary in the East Lycoming School District have generally higher academic performance, particularly in Math and ELA. However, George A Ferrell Elementary outperforms these schools in Science proficiency. Nearby schools in other districts, such as Loyalsock Valley Elementary and Lyter Elementary, have even stronger academic performance, especially in Math and ELA.


Detail:

Public K-6

 34 Court Street
       Picture Rocks, PA  17762


(570) 584-3341

District: East Lycoming School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
850th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,127 Help


Students who attend George A Ferrell Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
1.3%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details George A Ferrell Elementary School ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details George A Ferrell Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the East Lycoming School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (1.3%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Lycoming School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George A Ferrell Elementary School is 17.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George A Ferrell Elementary School is $14,127, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George A Ferrell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George A Ferrell Elementary School 850th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See George A Ferrell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Lycoming School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lycoming School District 228th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.49 216th 1302 83.4%
2004 86.44 126th 1308 90.4%
2005 84.04 99th 1299 92.4%
2006 84.30 110th 1545 92.9%
2007 86.83 56th 1555 96.4%
2008 87.97 26th 1551 98.3%
2009 85.83 48th 1549 96.9%
2010 82.56 131st 1579 91.7%
2011 74.81 342nd 1597 78.6%
2012 70.91 520th 1599 67.5%
2013 73.03 425th 1519 72.0%
2014 79.88 222nd 1467 84.9%
2015 82.65 207th 1474 86.0%
2016 88.18 89th 1554 94.3%
2017 89.52 59th 1547 96.2%
2018 81.63 250th 1530 83.7%
2019 83.13 213th 1544 86.2%
2021 75.04 356th 1433 75.2%
2022 73.59 420th 1534 72.6%
2023 62.43 649th 1534 57.7%
2024 50.82 850th 1526 44.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.22 888th 1432 38.0%
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Rank History for Female students at George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.70 765th 1488 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.57 985th 1495 34.1%
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Rank History for White students at George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.17 744th 1236 39.8%
2024 31.22 935th 1229 23.9%
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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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1989 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 181 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1991 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1992 173 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1993 169 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1994 159 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1995 167 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 167 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 161 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1998 162 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
1999 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 157 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 145 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 136 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2003 136 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2004 134 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2005 137 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2006 134 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2007 137 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2008 151 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2009 148 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2011 156 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 157
2012 157 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 158
2013 160 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 161
2014 156 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 157
2015 150 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 151
2016 152 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 153
2017 152 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152
2018 158 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 163
2019 156 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 161
2020 145 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 150
2021 147 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 150
2022 138 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 142
2023 138 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 143
2024 151 1 1 0 1 0 2 0 156

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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 6.5 27.8 n/a
1989 185 7.5 24.6 n/a
1990 181 10.5 17.2 0
1991 169 9.5 17.7 n/a
1992 176 7.5 23.4 n/a
1993 172 7.5 22.9 n/a
1994 161 8.5 18.9 n/a
1995 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
1996 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
1997 162 7.5 21.6 n/a
1998 162 9.0 18.0 n/a
1999 168 9.0 18.7 n/a
2000 161 8.0 20.1 21.7
2001 148 8.0 18.5 20.3
2002 137 11.0 12.5 19
2003 137 11.0 12.5 19
2004 136 9.8 13.9 15.4
2005 139 9.7 14.3 18.7
2006 135 9.0 15.0 21.5
2007 139 8.8 15.8 22.3
2008 153 8.8 17.4 18.3
2009 149 9.0 16.4 14.8
2010 156 9.0 17.2 18.6
2011 157 8.8 17.8 19.7
2012 158 8.7 18.0 22.8
2013 161 8.0 20.0 22.4
2014 157 8.6 18.2 24.8
2015 151 9.0 16.7 28.5
2016 153 9.0 17.0 32
2017 152 9.4 16.0 32.9
2018 163 9.1 17.8 40.5
2019 161 9.0 17.7 41
2020 150 9.4 15.9 37.3
2021 150 9.1 16.4 38.7
2022 142 9.4 14.9 38
2023 143 8.5 16.6 37.8
2024 156 8.9 17.3 42.9

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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 181 6.5 27.8 n/a
1989 185 7.5 24.6 n/a
1990 181 10.5 17.2 0
1991 169 9.5 17.7 n/a
1992 176 7.5 23.4 n/a
1993 172 7.5 22.9 n/a
1994 161 8.5 18.9 n/a
1995 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
1996 168 7.5 22.4 n/a
1997 162 7.5 21.6 n/a
1998 162 9.0 18.0 n/a
1999 168 9.0 18.7 n/a
2000 161 8.0 20.1 21.7
2001 148 8.0 18.5 20.3
2002 137 11.0 12.5 19
2003 137 11.0 12.5 19
2004 136 9.8 13.9 15.4
2005 139 9.7 14.3 18.7
2006 135 9.0 15.0 21.5
2007 139 8.8 15.8 22.3
2008 153 8.8 17.4 18.3
2009 149 9.0 16.4 14.8
2010 156 9.0 17.2 18.6
2011 157 8.8 17.8 19.7
2012 158 8.7 18.0 22.8
2013 161 8.0 20.0 22.4
2014 157 8.6 18.2 24.8
2015 151 9.0 16.7 28.5
2016 153 9.0 17.0 32
2017 152 9.4 16.0 32.9
2018 163 9.1 17.8 40.5
2019 161 9.0 17.7 41
2020 150 9.4 15.9 37.3
2021 150 9.1 16.4 38.7
2022 142 9.4 14.9 38
2023 143 8.5 16.6 37.8
2024 156 8.9 17.3 42.9

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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $192 (1.6%) $11,899 (98.4%) $12,091
2020 $324 (9.2%) $3,194 (90.8%) $3,518
2021 $207 (1.6%) $12,451 (98.4%) $12,658
2022 $215 (1.5%) $13,912 (98.5%) $14,127

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 649th of 1534 Elementary schools
 28.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)7542.1
 32.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)7542.1
 32.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)52.365
 12.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (George A Ferrell Elementary School)10085
 15%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)8150
 31%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)85.747.8
 37.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)71.556.5
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)72.763.2
 9.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)90.968.4
 22.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)71.454.3
 17.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (George A Ferrell Elementary School)10085
 15%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)79.754.3
 25.4%
   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 Students161143
 11.2%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White156138
 11.5%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%37.8%
 3.2%


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George A Ferrell Elementary School ranks 850th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend George A Ferrell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

Students at George A Ferrell Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 156 students attended George A Ferrell Elementary School.


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