Is Wrightsville Elementary School a good school?

Wrightsville Elementary School ranks 281 st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wrightsville Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 353 students attended Wrightsville Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wrightsville Elementary School?

Students at Wrightsville Elementary School are 81% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Wrightsville Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wrightsville Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Eastern York Middle School High : Eastern York High School

Wrightsville Elementary School

Summary:

Wrightsville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, serving 353 students in grades K-5 as part of the Eastern York School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces state and district averages in academic achievement, with particularly strong results in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts.

Wrightsville Elementary School stands out for its academic excellence, with 65.6% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In PSSA Science, an impressive 87.9% of students scored proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (73.9%) and state (65.6%) averages. The school's PSSA English Language Arts performance is also strong, with 70.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 61.7% for the district and 53.8% for the state. Despite having a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (56.09%), Wrightsville Elementary ranks 47 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup, indicating its ability to effectively support and challenge all students.

Wrightsville Elementary's academic success is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools. For example, the school's PSSA Math proficiency rate of 65.6% is significantly higher than Canadochly Elementary (47.4%) and Kreutz Creek Elementary (44.1%). Similarly, Wrightsville's PSSA Science proficiency rate of 87.9% is much higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 71.9% to 88.6%. This consistent academic performance, coupled with the school's ability to support economically disadvantaged students, makes Wrightsville Elementary a standout institution within the Eastern York School District and the state of Pennsylvania.

Detail:

Public K-5

320 Chestnut St
Wrightsville, PA 17368-1521

(717) 252-3676

District: Eastern York School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
281^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,253

Students who attend Wrightsville Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Eastern York Middle School
High:	Eastern York High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

12.5%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wrightsville Elementary School ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern York School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Wrightsville Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Eastern York School District. Racial makeup is: White (81%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Eastern York School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wrightsville Elementary School is 12.4. 1 elementary schools in the Eastern York School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wrightsville Elementary School employs 28.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wrightsville Elementary School is $17,253, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern York School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wrightsville Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wrightsville Elementary School 281^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wrightsville Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Eastern York School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern York School District 187^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wrightsville Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wrightsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	35.09	938^th	1302	28.0%
2004	31.90	992^nd	1308	24.2%
2005	41.21	929^th	1299	28.5%
2006	38.32	1169^th	1545	24.3%
2007	48.77	978^th	1555	37.1%
2008	52.95	926^th	1551	40.3%
2009	46.52	1046^th	1549	32.5%
2010	61.18	749^th	1579	52.6%
2011	63.11	694^th	1597	56.5%
2012	74.27	413^th	1599	74.2%
2013	74.38	385^th	1519	74.7%
2014	58.15	776^th	1467	47.1%
2015	66.48	566^th	1474	61.6%
2016	72.32	454^th	1554	70.8%
2017	79.40	299^th	1547	80.7%
2018	83.27	213^th	1530	86.1%
2019	74.26	421^st	1544	72.7%
2021	60.20	635^th	1433	55.7%
2022	65.26	582^nd	1534	62.1%
2023	79.97	281^st	1534	81.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wrightsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.23	47^th	1414	96.7%

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Rank History for White students at Wrightsville Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	71.87	324^th	1236	73.8%

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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 Wrightsville Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	302	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	308
1989	331	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
1990	320	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	330
1991	302	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	308
1992	283	5	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
1993	314	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	326
1994	318	6	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	335
1995	280	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
1996	280	6	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	296
1997	256	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	267
1998	244	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	253
1999	246	2	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	256
2000	246	2	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	258
2001	233	0	7	9	n/a	n/a	0	249
2002	239	5	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	260
2003	239	5	8	8	n/a	n/a	0	260
2004	324	8	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	352
2005	351	9	6	12	n/a	n/a	0	378
2006	355	8	4	15	n/a	n/a	0	382
2007	365	5	3	16	n/a	n/a	0	389
2008	385	9	4	13	n/a	n/a	2	413
2009	368	13	5	9	n/a	n/a	2	397
2010	355	11	5	14	n/a	n/a	2	387
2011	366	15	4	20	0	0	0	405
2012	365	12	3	20	0	1	0	401
2013	362	15	3	22	1	4	0	407
2014	358	10	1	25	0	12	0	406
2015	333	9	0	28	0	17	0	387
2016	306	7	0	33	0	17	0	363
2017	319	7	3	35	0	17	0	381
2018	321	5	1	38	0	19	0	384
2019	303	4	1	39	0	16	0	363
2020	289	4	2	37	0	14	0	346
2021	272	7	1	36	0	14	0	330
2022	262	6	0	39	0	19	0	326
2023	286	1	0	44	0	22	0	353

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 Wrightsville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	15.5	19.8	n/a
1989	336	15.8	21.2	n/a
1990	330	15.5	21.2	0
1991	308	16.5	18.6	n/a
1992	296	16.6	17.8	n/a
1993	326	16.0	20.4	n/a
1994	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1995	296	16.0	18.5	n/a
1996	296	16.0	18.5	n/a
1997	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1998	253	15.0	16.9	n/a
1999	256	15.0	17.1	n/a
2000	258	15.0	17.2	23.6
2001	249	17.0	14.6	24.5
2002	260	16.7	15.6	28.8
2003	260	16.7	15.6	28.8
2004	352	23.7	14.9	14.8
2005	378	25.0	15.1	19.8
2006	382	25.0	15.3	23.8
2007	389	25.7	15.1	25.4
2008	413	27.2	15.2	30.2
2009	397	26.7	14.9	34.2
2010	387	27.2	14.2	30.4
2011	405	26.4	15.3	39.3
2012	401	26.1	15.3	40.1
2013	407	28.6	14.2	44.7
2014	406	26.5	15.2	40.9
2015	387	27.0	14.3	43.4
2016	363	26.0	13.9	47.1
2017	381	24.7	15.3	43
2018	384	27.6	13.9	43
2019	363	27.0	13.4	47.9
2020	346	28.1	12.2	53.5
2021	330	26.1	12.6	51.8
2022	326	25.1	12.9	52.1
2023	353	28.3	12.4	56.1

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 Wrightsville Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	308	15.5	19.8	n/a
1989	336	15.8	21.2	n/a
1990	330	15.5	21.2	0
1991	308	16.5	18.6	n/a
1992	296	16.6	17.8	n/a
1993	326	16.0	20.4	n/a
1994	335	17.0	19.7	n/a
1995	296	16.0	18.5	n/a
1996	296	16.0	18.5	n/a
1997	267	15.0	17.8	n/a
1998	253	15.0	16.9	n/a
1999	256	15.0	17.1	n/a
2000	258	15.0	17.2	23.6
2001	249	17.0	14.6	24.5
2002	260	16.7	15.6	28.8
2003	260	16.7	15.6	28.8
2004	352	23.7	14.9	14.8
2005	378	25.0	15.1	19.8
2006	382	25.0	15.3	23.8
2007	389	25.7	15.1	25.4
2008	413	27.2	15.2	30.2
2009	397	26.7	14.9	34.2
2010	387	27.2	14.2	30.4
2011	405	26.4	15.3	39.3
2012	401	26.1	15.3	40.1
2013	407	28.6	14.2	44.7
2014	406	26.5	15.2	40.9
2015	387	27.0	14.3	43.4
2016	363	26.0	13.9	47.1
2017	381	24.7	15.3	43
2018	384	27.6	13.9	43
2019	363	27.0	13.4	47.9
2020	346	28.1	12.2	53.5
2021	330	26.1	12.6	51.8
2022	326	25.1	12.9	52.1
2023	353	28.3	12.4	56.1

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 Wrightsville Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$615 (4.4%)	$13,388 (95.6%)	$14,003
2020	$550 (3.7%)	$14,380 (96.3%)	$14,930
2021	$814 (4.9%)	$15,805 (95.1%)	$16,619
2022	$1,031 (6.0%)	$16,222 (94.0%)	$17,253

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wrightsville Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 421^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 281^st of 1534 Elementary schools	8.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wrightsville Elementary School)	64.2	67.4	3.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wrightsville Elementary School)	71.7	74.5	2.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wrightsville Elementary School)	63.9	65.5	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wrightsville Elementary School)	86.1	87.9	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wrightsville Elementary School)	73.6	72.5	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wrightsville Elementary School)	65.7	63.6	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wrightsville Elementary School)	76.2	63.6	12.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Wrightsville Elementary School)	64.5	65.6	1.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Wrightsville Elementary School)	86.1	87.9	1.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wrightsville Elementary School)	73.9	70.6	3.3%
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	363	353	2.8%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	39	44	12.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	286	5.6%
Two or More Races	16	22	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.9%	56.1%	8.2%

Schools Near Wrightsville 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
Wrightsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	320 Chestnut St	Wrightsville	17368	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 252-3676	353	28	12.4	56.1%	286 (81.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	80	281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%		65.3	582^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%	301	67.4	65.5	63.6		65.6	87.9	87.9	74.5	72.5	63.6		70.6	$17,253	$1,031	$16,222
Park Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 S 6th St	Columbia	17512	Lancaster County	Columbia Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 684-9780	478	39	12.2	71.1%	186 (38.9%)	31 (6.5%)	212 (44.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.8%)	9.1	1371^st of 1534 public elementary schools	10.6%		20.3	1207^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.3%	164	28.3	8.8			18.0	46.1	46.1	23.5	15.7			19.4	$16,585	$5,430	$11,155
Donegal Intermediate School	Public	3-6	1177 River Road	Marietta	17547	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 426-1561	833	57	14.6	49.7%	598 (71.8%)	28 (3.4%)	144 (17.3%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.4%)	61.4	662^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%		61	665^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.6%	3	61.1	62.7	27.4	30.7	45.8	85.6	85.6	58.3	68.0	48.6	62.5	59.7	$14,196	$1,631	$12,564
Canadochly Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Abels Rd	East Prospect	17317	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 252-3674	381	31	12.3	55.9%	326 (85.6%)	4 (1.0%)	23 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (6.6%)	56	774^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.5%		55.3	791^st of 1534 public elementary schools	48.4%	17	65.0	35.2	45.9		47.4	74.3	74.3	61.4	55.3	54.1		56.7	$15,916	$1,229	$14,686
Kreutz Creek Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 North Lee Street	Hellam	17406	York County	Eastern York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 757-9682	360	27	13.2	52.5%	286 (79.4%)	14 (3.9%)	33 (9.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.9%)	51.7	847^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.8%		63.7	612^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.1%	235	52.6	45.5	35.4		44.1	77.2	77.2	54.3	56.8	50.8		53.6	$16,467	$1,016	$15,451
Farmdale Elementary School	Public	K-6	695 Prospect Rd	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 898-5595	517	35	14.7	44.9%	370 (71.6%)	11 (2.1%)	104 (20.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.2%)	75.1	374^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.6%		76	360^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.5%	14	64.4	65.0	63.4	65.8	64.6	79.5	79.5	60.6	65.0	61.0	68.6	63.6	$15,096	$883	$14,213
Donegal Primary School	Public	K-2	1055 Koser Rd	Mount Joy	17552	Lancaster County	Donegal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 653-8812	570	38	15.0	44.7%	438 (76.8%)	21 (3.7%)	88 (15.4%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)								(n/a)													$14,593	$1,484	$13,109
Mountville Elementary School	Public	K-6	200 College Ave	Mountville	17554	Lancaster County	Hempfield School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 285-5501	596	41	14.4	46.1%	382 (64.1%)	30 (5.0%)	135 (22.7%)	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.7%)	69	519^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.2%		61.5	650^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.6%	131	47.3	67.1	58.9	48.2	54.9	88.6	88.6	53.4	64.5	67.1	60.4	61.1	$15,329	$1,107	$14,222
Central Manor Elementary School	Public	K-6	3717 Blue Rock Rd	Washington Boro	17582	Lancaster County	Penn Manor School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 872-1401	604	38	15.8	45.4%	389 (64.4%)	50 (8.3%)	124 (20.5%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.1%)	73.3	425^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.3%		78.2	323^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.9%	102	54.1	67.4	47.6	57.1	56.8	84.9	84.9	56.5	81.5	57.1	75.0	67.8	$12,600	$667	$11,933
Stony Brook Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 Silver Spur Dr	York	17402	York County	Central York School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 846-6789	515	37	13.7	46.0%	326 (63.3%)	54 (10.5%)	80 (15.5%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.8%)								(n/a)	63.9				63.9			54.9				54.9	$16,316	$2,073	$14,244

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