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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, serving 290 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Elizabeth Forward School District, which is ranked 123 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a current ranking of 164 out of 1,526 schools. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA exams are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 80.8% proficiency in English Language Arts, 69% in Math, and 89.8% in Science, compared to the state averages of 53%, 40.4%, and 65.8%, respectively. Central Elementary School also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings consistently in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as South Allegheny Elementary School and Propel CS-McKeesport, Central Elementary School significantly outperforms these lower-performing schools. Additionally, within the Elizabeth Forward School District, Central Elementary School outperforms the other district schools, William Penn Elementary and Mt. Vernon Elementary, in both academic proficiency and overall rankings.


Detail:

Public K-5

 401 Rock Run Road
       Elizabeth, PA  15037-2416

(412) 896-2318

District: Elizabeth Forward School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,403 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elizabeth Forward Middle School
High:    Elizabeth Forward Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
6.6%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.3% Help


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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (6.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Elizabeth Forward School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 12.7, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $17,403, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Elizabeth Forward School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 164th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Elizabeth Forward School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Elizabeth Forward School District 123rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.56 543rd 1302 58.3%
2004 71.66 404th 1308 69.1%
2005 66.00 504th 1299 61.2%
2006 62.20 665th 1545 57.0%
2007 76.49 321st 1555 79.4%
2008 72.46 415th 1551 73.2%
2009 72.59 396th 1549 74.4%
2010 82.08 150th 1579 90.5%
2011 86.88 31st 1597 98.1%
2012 82.61 135th 1599 91.6%
2013 78.03 292nd 1519 80.8%
2014 67.24 561st 1467 61.8%
2016 77.15 341st 1554 78.1%
2017 79.05 311th 1547 79.9%
2018 81.17 255th 1530 83.3%
2019 80.83 267th 1544 82.7%
2021 75.27 350th 1433 75.6%
2022 86.58 170th 1534 88.9%
2023 82.28 235th 1534 84.7%
2024 86.31 164th 1526 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.56 367th 1414 74.0%
2024 81.03 173rd 1432 87.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.24 154th 1488 89.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.12 567th 1043 45.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 84.91 175th 1495 88.3%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.58 312th 1236 74.8%
2024 78.39 217th 1229 82.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 336 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1989 360 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1990 378 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 377 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1992 374 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 297 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1994 425 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 427 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 427 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 435 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 304 7 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
1999 302 6 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 310
2000 305 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 295 6 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 304
2002 275 14 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 275 14 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 272 11 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 284
2005 262 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2006 259 10 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2007 268 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 264 11 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 278 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2010 272 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2011 283 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 291
2012 267 4 1 1 0 0 3 0 276
2013 295 4 1 2 0 0 9 0 311
2014 287 4 0 4 0 0 7 0 302
2015 301 4 0 3 0 0 7 0 315
2016 286 6 0 4 0 0 9 0 305
2017 291 5 2 4 0 0 9 0 311
2018 292 5 2 4 0 0 9 0 312
2019 283 3 2 4 0 0 9 0 301
2020 280 3 1 2 0 0 8 0 294
2021 275 5 1 3 0 0 7 0 291
2022 257 5 1 4 0 0 13 0 280
2023 261 4 2 4 0 0 19 0 290

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 16.2 21.1 n/a
1989 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
1990 384 16.0 24.0 0
1991 384 16.2 23.7 n/a
1992 380 21.6 17.5 n/a
1993 302 12.0 25.2 n/a
1994 435 18.0 24.2 n/a
1995 437 18.0 24.3 n/a
1996 437 18.0 24.3 n/a
1997 444 23.0 19.3 n/a
1998 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
1999 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2000 311 15.0 20.7 10
2001 304 22.0 13.8 9.5
2002 291 16.6 17.5 14.8
2003 291 16.6 17.5 14.8
2004 284 17.5 16.2 14.1
2005 272 17.5 15.5 15.8
2006 270 18.8 14.4 13.3
2007 278 19.1 14.6 12.2
2008 277 26.4 10.5 13
2009 287 27.8 10.3 15.7
2010 282 21.7 12.9 17.4
2011 291 23.1 12.5 18.6
2012 276 21.7 12.6 18.1
2013 311 23.9 12.9 16.4
2014 302 21.9 13.7 17.5
2015 315 22.0 14.3 18.1
2016 305 21.0 14.5 17.4
2017 311 21.9 14.1 17.4
2018 312 21.6 14.3 19.6
2019 301 22.8 13.1 20.3
2020 294 22.8 12.8 21.1
2021 291 23.6 12.2 23.4
2022 280 23.3 12.0 24.6
2023 290 22.8 12.7 30.3

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 342 16.2 21.1 n/a
1989 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
1990 384 16.0 24.0 0
1991 384 16.2 23.7 n/a
1992 380 21.6 17.5 n/a
1993 302 12.0 25.2 n/a
1994 435 18.0 24.2 n/a
1995 437 18.0 24.3 n/a
1996 437 18.0 24.3 n/a
1997 444 23.0 19.3 n/a
1998 313 17.0 18.4 n/a
1999 310 17.0 18.2 n/a
2000 311 15.0 20.7 10
2001 304 22.0 13.8 9.5
2002 291 16.6 17.5 14.8
2003 291 16.6 17.5 14.8
2004 284 17.5 16.2 14.1
2005 272 17.5 15.5 15.8
2006 270 18.8 14.4 13.3
2007 278 19.1 14.6 12.2
2008 277 26.4 10.5 13
2009 287 27.8 10.3 15.7
2010 282 21.7 12.9 17.4
2011 291 23.1 12.5 18.6
2012 276 21.7 12.6 18.1
2013 311 23.9 12.9 16.4
2014 302 21.9 13.7 17.5
2015 315 22.0 14.3 18.1
2016 305 21.0 14.5 17.4
2017 311 21.9 14.1 17.4
2018 312 21.6 14.3 19.6
2019 301 22.8 13.1 20.3
2020 294 22.8 12.8 21.1
2021 291 23.6 12.2 23.4
2022 280 23.3 12.0 24.6
2023 290 22.8 12.7 30.3

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 Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $776 (4.5%) $16,293 (95.5%) $17,069
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,899 (100.0%) $11,899
2021 $428 (2.6%) $15,818 (97.4%) $16,245
2022 $955 (5.5%) $16,449 (94.5%) $17,403

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 267th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)8276
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)8478
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)65.961.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)84.181.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)7565.4
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)58.975
 16.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)87.895
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Central Elementary School)68.770.3
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Elementary School)84.181.8
 2.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)82.878
 4.8%
   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 Students301290
 3.7%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White283261
 7.8%
Two or More Races919
 111.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.3%30.3%
 10.1%

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Central Elementary School ranks 164th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Central Elementary School.

Students who attend Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elizabeth Forward Middle School
High : Elizabeth Forward Senior High School

Students at Central Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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