Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Kreutz Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hellam, Pennsylvania, serving 360 students in grades K-5 and is part of the Eastern York School District.

Kreutz Creek Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 388 out of 1,544 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 946 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on PSSA tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in Math (40.8%) and English Language Arts (53.2%) slightly above the state averages but below the Eastern York School District averages. The school's performance is generally lower than that of the other nearby schools in the district, such as Wrightsville Elementary School and Canadochly Elementary School, which have higher PSSA proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Kreutz Creek Elementary School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (52.5% free/reduced lunch recipients) compared to the state average. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities, is a concern, as they are performing below the state averages in several areas. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address the achievement gaps. While the school's overall performance is generally on par with the state averages, it lags behind its own district's schools and has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, indicating the need for improvement strategies to enhance academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 50 North Lee Street
       Hellam, PA  17406


(717) 757-9682

District: Eastern York School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
946th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,467 Help


Students who attend Kreutz Creek Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  360

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.4%
Hispanic:
9.2%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kreutz Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 62% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern York School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.4%), Hispanic (9.2%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Eastern York School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kreutz Creek Elementary School is 13.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern York School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kreutz Creek Elementary School is $16,467. 1 elementary schools in the Eastern York School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kreutz Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kreutz Creek Elementary School 946th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kreutz Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Eastern York School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern York School District 223rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.04 1003rd 1302 23.0%
2004 44.77 862nd 1308 34.1%
2005 37.73 968th 1299 25.5%
2006 41.39 1117th 1545 27.7%
2007 44.61 1055th 1555 32.2%
2008 54.00 899th 1551 42.0%
2009 50.24 972nd 1549 37.2%
2010 55.66 893rd 1579 43.4%
2011 49.54 1040th 1597 34.9%
2012 62.12 777th 1599 51.4%
2013 68.40 556th 1519 63.4%
2014 67.83 549th 1467 62.6%
2015 60.77 681st 1474 53.8%
2016 64.30 658th 1554 57.7%
2017 76.70 349th 1547 77.4%
2018 71.14 474th 1530 69.0%
2019 75.92 388th 1544 74.9%
2021 61.04 610th 1433 57.4%
2022 63.71 612th 1534 60.1%
2023 51.70 847th 1534 44.8%
2024 44.75 946th 1526 38.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.13 758th 1414 46.4%
2024 35.76 1002nd 1432 30.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.47 863rd 1488 42.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.66 587th 1043 43.7%
2024 43.24 586th 1084 45.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.57 1000th 1495 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.83 868th 1236 29.8%
2024 29.05 960th 1229 21.9%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, February 12, 2009

Open Quote This school's rules are so absurd, such as no talking during lunch period. The teachers also allow the children to cheat on the PSSAs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 394 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1989 424 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1990 463 2 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1991 515 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1992 538 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1993 547 3 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1994 565 5 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 487 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 487 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 475 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1998 453 3 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1999 438 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 457 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 492 10 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 423 12 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 423 12 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 354 10 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 338 16 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 368 14 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2007 347 17 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2008 370 21 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 404
2009 365 14 3 11 2 n/a n/a 2 397
2010 362 12 3 18 2 n/a n/a 1 398
2011 342 15 3 13 2 0 0 0 375
2012 334 16 4 17 1 0 0 0 372
2013 341 16 3 15 1 0 1 0 377
2014 315 15 0 15 0 0 4 0 349
2015 323 13 0 20 0 0 6 0 362
2016 328 11 1 24 0 0 9 0 373
2017 355 12 1 22 0 0 8 0 398
2018 353 9 1 28 1 0 8 0 400
2019 327 9 1 26 0 0 10 0 373
2020 311 7 0 36 0 0 8 0 362
2021 276 8 0 33 0 0 11 0 328
2022 295 12 1 35 0 0 19 0 362
2023 286 14 2 33 0 0 25 0 360

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 Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 20.7 19.3 n/a
1989 429 21.0 20.4 n/a
1990 475 19.5 24.3 0
1991 526 24.7 21.2 n/a
1992 550 25.3 21.7 n/a
1993 561 24.0 23.4 n/a
1994 578 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1996 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1997 484 25.1 19.3 n/a
1998 466 25.0 18.6 n/a
1999 453 25.0 18.1 n/a
2000 467 27.0 17.3 13.7
2001 508 29.0 17.5 12
2002 448 28.7 15.6 18.5
2003 448 28.7 15.6 18.5
2004 369 26.2 14.1 20.1
2005 360 26.1 13.8 23.1
2006 386 27.1 14.2 23.3
2007 373 29.2 12.8 26.8
2008 404 26.5 15.2 24.5
2009 397 27.4 14.4 32.2
2010 398 27.4 14.4 36.8
2011 375 26.5 14.1 40.3
2012 372 24.8 14.9 36.6
2013 377 23.9 15.7 37.9
2014 349 23.6 14.7 39.3
2015 362 24.0 15.0 45
2016 373 27.0 13.8 45.3
2017 398 26.2 15.1 39.7
2018 400 24.1 16.5 41.5
2019 373 24.3 15.3 42.9
2020 362 26.9 13.4 43.4
2021 328 23.4 13.9 43.9
2022 362 25.3 14.2 46.1
2023 360 27.0 13.2 52.5

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 Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 401 20.7 19.3 n/a
1989 429 21.0 20.4 n/a
1990 475 19.5 24.3 0
1991 526 24.7 21.2 n/a
1992 550 25.3 21.7 n/a
1993 561 24.0 23.4 n/a
1994 578 30.0 19.3 n/a
1995 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1996 498 25.5 19.5 n/a
1997 484 25.1 19.3 n/a
1998 466 25.0 18.6 n/a
1999 453 25.0 18.1 n/a
2000 467 27.0 17.3 13.7
2001 508 29.0 17.5 12
2002 448 28.7 15.6 18.5
2003 448 28.7 15.6 18.5
2004 369 26.2 14.1 20.1
2005 360 26.1 13.8 23.1
2006 386 27.1 14.2 23.3
2007 373 29.2 12.8 26.8
2008 404 26.5 15.2 24.5
2009 397 27.4 14.4 32.2
2010 398 27.4 14.4 36.8
2011 375 26.5 14.1 40.3
2012 372 24.8 14.9 36.6
2013 377 23.9 15.7 37.9
2014 349 23.6 14.7 39.3
2015 362 24.0 15.0 45
2016 373 27.0 13.8 45.3
2017 398 26.2 15.1 39.7
2018 400 24.1 16.5 41.5
2019 373 24.3 15.3 42.9
2020 362 26.9 13.4 43.4
2021 328 23.4 13.9 43.9
2022 362 25.3 14.2 46.1
2023 360 27.0 13.2 52.5

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 Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $549 (4.0%) $13,320 (96.0%) $13,869
2020 $496 (3.3%) $14,477 (96.7%) $14,973
2021 $720 (4.6%) $14,864 (95.4%) $15,584
2022 $1,016 (6.2%) $15,450 (93.8%) $16,466

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kreutz Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 847th of 1534 Elementary schools
 30.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)67.852.6
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)74.254.3
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)60.445.5
 14.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)8877.2
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)74.156.8
 17.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)69.235.4
 33.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)80.850.8
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)65.744.1
 21.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)8877.2
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kreutz Creek Elementary School)76.253.6
 22.6%
   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 Students373360
 3.5%
African American914
 55.6%
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2633
 26.9%
Pacific Islander00
White327286
 12.5%
Two or More Races1025
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%52.5%
 9.6%


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Students who attend Kreutz Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Kreutz Creek Elementary School.

Students at Kreutz Creek Elementary School are 79% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

Kreutz Creek Elementary School ranks 946th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 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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