Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

Summary:

Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 547 students in grades PK-6 in Hughesville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the East Lycoming School District. This well-performing school consistently outpaces state averages on standardized tests, with particularly strong results in Math and Science.

Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its high proficiency rates, which in 2022-2023 were 56.1% in Math (vs. state average of 39.3%), 88.1% in Science (vs. 65.6%), and 55.3% in English Language Arts (vs. 53.8%). This strong performance has earned the school high statewide rankings, reaching as high as 139th out of 1,547 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2016-2017. However, the school's ranking has since declined to 580th out of 1,534 schools, suggesting increased competition from other top-performing institutions.

While Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School serves a predominantly White student population, it also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 46% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. When compared to nearby schools in the East Lycoming School District, such as Carl G Renn Elementary and George A Ferrell Elementary, Joseph C Ashkar generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of academic proficiency. However, the school's performance for specific subgroups, like White students and students with disabilities, is more mixed, indicating room for improvement in supporting these populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 350 South Broad Street
       Hughesville, PA  17737


(570) 584-5121

District: East Lycoming School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
580th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,300 Help


Students who attend Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  547

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
2.0%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Compare Details Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School ranks better than 62.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the East Lycoming School District. Racial makeup is: White (96.2%), two or more races (2%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School is 14.9. 1 elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School is $14,300. 1 elementary schools in the East Lycoming School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School 580th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Lycoming School District:

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


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Rank History for Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.30 268th 1302 79.4%
2004 65.77 514th 1308 60.7%
2005 76.23 279th 1299 78.5%
2006 74.80 363rd 1545 76.5%
2007 76.43 322nd 1555 79.3%
2008 71.78 427th 1551 72.5%
2009 72.93 392nd 1549 74.7%
2010 74.78 347th 1579 78.0%
2011 67.68 578th 1597 63.8%
2012 75.33 378th 1599 76.4%
2013 74.34 388th 1519 74.5%
2014 73.50 402nd 1467 72.6%
2015 81.16 241st 1474 83.6%
2016 85.30 159th 1554 89.8%
2017 86.55 139th 1547 91.0%
2018 84.44 183rd 1530 88.0%
2019 81.49 247th 1544 84.0%
2021 74.05 378th 1433 73.6%
2022 69.09 513th 1534 66.6%
2023 65.75 580th 1534 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.59 486th 1414 65.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.63 423rd 1043 59.4%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.51 630th 1236 49.0%
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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.

Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School Test Scores
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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Open Quote We make sure to keep our children in this district. The school is excellent and our children are happier and better adjusted here compared to other local schools. We have never had any problems. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 599 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1989 625 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1990 649 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 682 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 682 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 705 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 711
1994 666 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1995 645 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 645 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 631 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1998 600 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 579 6 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 561 7 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 571
2001 529 8 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2002 505 8 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 505 8 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 494 8 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 463 11 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 473 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2007 456 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2008 482 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2009 489 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 422 13 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 484 11 1 1 0 0 0 0 497
2012 497 11 6 2 0 0 0 0 516
2013 488 8 4 8 2 0 7 0 517
2014 504 4 3 7 0 0 8 0 526
2015 489 3 3 4 1 0 8 0 508
2016 485 1 6 4 1 3 7 0 507
2017 519 1 7 5 1 4 11 0 548
2018 489 1 7 5 1 4 12 0 519
2019 511 3 5 6 1 0 13 0 539
2020 520 2 5 6 0 0 18 0 551
2021 501 2 4 5 0 0 20 0 532
2022 506 6 3 5 0 0 13 0 533
2023 526 3 1 6 0 0 11 0 547

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 Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 604 33.5 18.0 n/a
1989 629 35.0 17.9 n/a
1990 652 36.0 18.1 0
1991 686 36.0 19.0 n/a
1992 687 41.0 16.7 n/a
1993 711 39.5 18.0 n/a
1994 671 40.0 16.8 n/a
1995 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
1996 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
1997 632 41.0 15.4 n/a
1998 603 40.0 15.1 n/a
1999 588 40.0 14.7 n/a
2000 571 39.0 14.6 30.5
2001 540 40.0 13.5 26.5
2002 516 36.3 14.2 29.5
2003 516 36.3 14.2 29.5
2004 503 33.8 14.9 34.4
2005 476 30.5 15.6 31.9
2006 485 31.5 15.4 27.4
2007 470 32.3 14.6 28.3
2008 502 32.1 15.6 24.7
2009 505 32.8 15.4 31.3
2010 439 32.9 13.3 33.3
2011 497 34.7 14.3 32.4
2012 516 32.6 15.8 32
2013 517 32.5 15.8 35.4
2014 526 32.4 16.1 32.3
2015 508 33.0 15.3 36.6
2016 507 32.0 15.8 36.5
2017 548 33.5 16.3 38.5
2018 519 31.8 16.3 43.2
2019 539 33.4 16.1 41.6
2020 551 33.5 16.4 44.1
2021 532 33.2 16.0 46.4
2022 533 36.3 14.6 46
2023 547 36.6 14.9 46.1

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 Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 604 33.5 18.0 n/a
1989 629 35.0 17.9 n/a
1990 652 36.0 18.1 0
1991 686 36.0 19.0 n/a
1992 687 41.0 16.7 n/a
1993 711 39.5 18.0 n/a
1994 671 40.0 16.8 n/a
1995 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
1996 646 39.0 16.6 n/a
1997 632 41.0 15.4 n/a
1998 603 40.0 15.1 n/a
1999 588 40.0 14.7 n/a
2000 571 39.0 14.6 30.5
2001 540 40.0 13.5 26.5
2002 516 36.3 14.2 29.5
2003 516 36.3 14.2 29.5
2004 503 33.8 14.9 34.4
2005 476 30.5 15.6 31.9
2006 485 31.5 15.4 27.4
2007 470 32.3 14.6 28.3
2008 502 32.1 15.6 24.7
2009 505 32.8 15.4 31.3
2010 439 32.9 13.3 33.3
2011 497 34.7 14.3 32.4
2012 516 32.6 15.8 32
2013 517 32.5 15.8 35.4
2014 526 32.4 16.1 32.3
2015 508 33.0 15.3 36.6
2016 507 32.0 15.8 36.5
2017 548 33.5 16.3 38.5
2018 519 31.8 16.3 43.2
2019 539 33.4 16.1 41.6
2020 551 33.5 16.4 44.1
2021 532 33.2 16.0 46.4
2022 533 36.3 14.6 46
2023 547 36.6 14.9 46.1

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 Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $469 (3.9%) $11,468 (96.1%) $11,937
2020 $06 (0.0%) $11,997 (100.0%) $12,003
2021 $437 (3.2%) $13,276 (96.8%) $13,713
2022 $444 (3.1%) $13,856 (96.9%) $14,300

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph C Ashkar 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 247th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 580th of 1534 Elementary schools
 21.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)82.645.5
 37.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)79.740.9
 38.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)6561.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)8588.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)7063
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)63.859.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)73.655.2
 18.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)80.356.4
 23.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)91.859.7
 32.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)72.956.1
 16.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)8588.1
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School)78.655.3
 23.3%
   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 Students539547
 1.5%
African American33
American Indian10
 100%
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic66
Pacific Islander00
White511526
 2.9%
Two or More Races1311
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%46.1%
 4.5%


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Students at Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 547 students attended Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School.

Students who attend Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hughesville Junior/Senior High School

Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School ranks 580th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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