Is George A Ferrell Elementary School a good school?

George A Ferrell Elementary School ranks 649 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend George A Ferrell Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 143 students attended George A Ferrell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of George A Ferrell Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of George A Ferrell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend George A Ferrell Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

George A Ferrell Elementary School

Summary:

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

George A Ferrell Elementary School is a high-performing school, with students consistently scoring above state and district averages on PSSA tests, particularly in science where 85% of students were proficient or better in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 65.6%. The school's racial makeup is predominantly white, at 96.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like Sullivan County Elementary School and Millville Area Elementary School. However, the school's ranking and rating from SchoolDigger have declined in recent years, from a high of 59 out of 1,547 Pennsylvania elementary schools and a 5-star rating in 2016-2017 to a ranking of 649 out of 1,534 and a 3-star rating in 2022-2023.

Compared to other schools in the East Lycoming School District and surrounding districts, George A Ferrell Elementary School generally performs better on PSSA tests, particularly in science. However, the school's declining ranking and rating, as well as the racial homogeneity of its student population, are areas that may warrant further investigation and attention.

Detail:

Public K-6

34 Court Street
Picture Rocks, PA 17762

(570) 584-3341

District: East Lycoming School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,127

Students who attend George A Ferrell Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 143

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Two or more races:

1.4%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details George A Ferrell Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.43. (See more...)

Student Body

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 (96.5%), two or more races (1.4%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the East Lycoming School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George A Ferrell Elementary School is 16.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District! (See more...)

Compare George A Ferrell Elementary School employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

George A Ferrell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George A Ferrell Elementary School 649^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See George A Ferrell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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East Lycoming School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Lycoming School District 266^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2003	82.49	216^th	1302	83.4%
2004	86.44	126^th	1308	90.4%
2005	84.04	99^th	1299	92.4%
2006	84.30	110^th	1545	92.9%
2007	86.83	56^th	1555	96.4%
2008	87.97	26^th	1551	98.3%
2009	85.83	48^th	1549	96.9%
2010	82.56	131^st	1579	91.7%
2011	74.81	342^nd	1597	78.6%
2012	70.91	520^th	1599	67.5%
2013	73.03	425^th	1519	72.0%
2014	79.88	222^nd	1467	84.9%
2015	82.65	207^th	1474	86.0%
2016	88.18	89^th	1554	94.3%
2017	89.52	59^th	1547	96.2%
2018	81.63	250^th	1530	83.7%
2019	83.13	213^th	1544	86.2%
2021	75.04	356^th	1433	75.2%
2022	73.59	420^th	1534	72.6%
2023	62.43	649^th	1534	57.7%

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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	744^th	1236	39.8%

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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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
1989	185	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	185
1990	181	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	181
1991	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	169
1992	173	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	176
1993	169	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
1994	159	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	161
1995	167	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
1996	167	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
1997	161	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1998	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	162
1999	167	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	168
2000	157	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	161
2001	145	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	148
2002	136	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2003	136	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
2004	134	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2005	137	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2006	134	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	135
2007	137	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
2008	151	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	153
2009	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2010	156	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	156
2011	156	0	0	0	0	0	1	157
2012	157	0	0	0	1	0	0	158
2013	160	0	0	0	1	0	0	161
2014	156	0	0	0	1	0	0	157
2015	150	0	0	0	1	0	0	151
2016	152	0	0	0	1	0	0	153
2017	152	0	0	0	0	0	0	152
2018	158	0	1	0	0	0	4	163
2019	156	0	2	0	0	0	3	161
2020	145	0	2	1	0	0	2	150
2021	147	0	1	0	0	0	2	150
2022	138	0	1	0	1	0	2	142
2023	138	1	1	0	1	0	2	143

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

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

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 George A Ferrell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 213^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 649^th 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)	75	42.1	32.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	75	42.1	32.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	52.3	65	12.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	100	85	15%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	81	50	31%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	85.7	47.8	37.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	71.5	56.5	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	72.7	63.2	9.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	90.9	68.4	22.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	71.4	54.3	17.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	100	85	15%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (George A Ferrell Elementary School)	79.7	54.3	25.4%
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	161	143	11.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	138	11.5%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	37.8%	3.2%

Schools Near George A Ferrell 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
George A Ferrell Elementary School	Public	K-6	34 Court Street	Picture Rocks	17762	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-3341	143	9	16.6	37.8%	138 (96.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	62.4	649^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.7%		73.6	420^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.6%	229	42.1	65.0	47.8	63.2	54.3	85.0	85.0	42.1	50.0	56.5	68.4	54.3	$14,127	$215	$13,912
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	350 South Broad Street	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-5121	547	37	14.9	46.1%	526 (96.2%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	65.8	580^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.2%		69.1	513^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	67	45.5	61.9	59.1	56.4	56.1	88.1	88.1	40.9	63.0	55.2	59.7	55.3	$14,300	$444	$13,856
Carl G Renn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	183 School Lane	Lairdsville	17742	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-3070	175	12	14.4	49.1%	170 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	60.9	676^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%		64.6	601^st of 1534 public elementary schools	60.8%	75	75.0	33.4	59.1	80.0	62.5	83.3	83.3	47.6	29.1	50.0	63.3	48.4	$16,186	$671	$15,515
Ward L Myers Elementary School	Public	K-6	125 New St	Muncy	17756	Lycoming County	Muncy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 546-3129	457	33	14.0	47.0%	428 (93.7%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	72.2	446^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%		76.6	354^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.9%	92	72.0	54.5	53.3	52.5	56.9	85.5	85.5	65.3	65.5	50.7	70.1	62.5	$19,414	$1,335	$18,079
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	3790 Route 87 Highway	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 435-0446	223	18	12.1	35.4%	212 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	58.5	731^st of 1534 public elementary schools	52.3%		61.8	648^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.8%	83	56.3	42.5			49.5	76.6	76.6	58.3	61.7			60.0	$19,426	$1,347	$18,079
Lyter Elementary School	Public	K-4	900 Spruce St	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 368-2614	401	27	14.7	39.7%	366 (91.3%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	82.3	234^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.7%		78.4	320^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.1%	86	90.7	64.9			76.2	84.5	84.5	86.6	65.3			74.6	$17,964	$1,812	$16,152
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 Penn St	Montgomery	17752	Lycoming County	Montgomery Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 547-1608	523	39	13.3	47.6%	484 (92.5%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	55	786^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.8%		66.4	566^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.1%	220	48.5	38.6	48.8	45.1	45.7	77.1	77.1	46.9	42.1	63.4	59.7	53.7	$14,575	$2,609	$11,966
Donald E. Schick School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Four Mile Dr	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Loyalsock Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 326-3554	754	47	16.0	46.0%	588 (78.0%)	47 (6.2%)	23 (3.1%)	18 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (9.9%)	68.8	523^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	65.9%		63.9	608^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.4%	85	54.5	59.2	49.1		54.3	89.9	89.9	59.6	63.6	61.9		61.8	$9,735	$503	$9,231
Warrior Run Elementary School	Public	K-6	244 Warrior Run Blvd	Turbotville	17772	Northumberland County	Warrior Run School District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(570) 649-5138	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Millville Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	370 Batten Lane	Millville	17846	Columbia County	Millville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 458-5538	291	26	11.0	48.1%	273 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.4%)	61.9	658^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.1%		64.9	593^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	61.3%	65	34.9	56.7	32.3	54.8	45.1	91.9	91.9	51.2	54.0	61.3	73.8	60.1	$23,731	$2,174	$21,557

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