JoAnna Connell School

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JoAnna Connell School is an elementary school in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving 558 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Erie City School District. The school faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

JoAnna Connell School's student proficiency rates on state assessments are well below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 26.6% in Math, 33% in English Language Arts, and 56.6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 53.8%, and 65.6%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American and multi-racial students. Additionally, JoAnna Connell School has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 100% of students qualifying in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing JoAnna Connell School to other nearby schools in the Erie City School District, such as Pfeiffer-Burleigh School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Edison Elementary School, it becomes clear that the academic performance challenges are not unique to JoAnna Connell School. In contrast, schools outside the Erie City School District, such as Iroquois Elementary School and Rolling Ridge Elementary School, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a crucial role in the academic achievement of students in the Erie City School District.


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Public PK, KG-5

 1820 E 38th St
       Erie, PA  16510-3542


(814) 874-6785

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1216th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,805 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  558

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
22.8%
Two or more races:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details JoAnna Connell School ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.73. (See more...)
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Compare Details JoAnna Connell School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at JoAnna Connell School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (43%), African American (22.8%), two or more races (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at JoAnna Connell School is 12.8, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at JoAnna Connell School is $10,805, which is the 2nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

JoAnna Connell School:

SchoolDigger ranks JoAnna Connell School 1216th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See JoAnna Connell School in the ranking list.)

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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 529th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for JoAnna Connell School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 39.15 901st 1302 30.8%
2004 27.48 1031st 1308 21.2%
2005 65.62 515th 1299 60.4%
2006 77.02 305th 1545 80.3%
2007 77.65 296th 1555 81.0%
2008 75.54 329th 1551 78.8%
2009 70.58 449th 1549 71.0%
2010 60.53 769th 1579 51.3%
2011 57.32 855th 1597 46.5%
2012 59.54 836th 1599 47.7%
2013 49.17 985th 1519 35.2%
2014 47.97 972nd 1467 33.7%
2015 37.77 1032nd 1474 30.0%
2016 33.25 1144th 1554 26.4%
2017 27.12 1192nd 1547 22.9%
2018 20.34 1244th 1530 18.7%
2019 31.93 1133rd 1544 26.6%
2021 22.39 1131st 1433 21.1%
2022 24.93 1164th 1534 24.1%
2023 20.73 1216th 1534 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.76 90th 117 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.56 1088th 1414 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.58 466th 1043 55.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.38 345th 437 21.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at JoAnna Connell School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.37 1102nd 1236 10.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for JoAnna Connell School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.52 203rd 663 69.4%
2005 77.91 160th 687 76.7%
2006 78.86 118th 736 84.0%
2007 81.14 90th 749 88.0%
2008 84.39 68th 753 91.0%
2009 86.85 38th 770 95.1%
2010 78.38 133rd 805 83.5%
2011 63.69 355th 825 57.0%
2012 50.50 517th 834 38.0%
2013 54.99 427th 758 43.7%
2014 59.56 342nd 728 53.0%
2015 59.57 348th 835 58.3%
2016 60.56 367th 870 57.8%
2017 53.55 439th 877 49.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Open Quote The teachers really care about the students. Although the test scores are low, they are working hard to bring them up. The change from a k-8 school to a k-5 that covers a larger area has a lot to do with it. I wish the teachers had a bit more flexibility in their curriculum. They have recently made improvements in the building, and have hired a stem teacher. The Erie district is struggling as a whole, but this is the best elementary school in the district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for JoAnna Connell School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 135 6 35 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1989 315 113 4 31 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 302 109 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1991 267 117 3 27 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 224 117 1 28 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1993 218 98 2 42 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1994 225 128 7 55 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1995 202 111 18 55 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1996 202 111 18 55 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1997 211 131 27 74 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 209 112 16 65 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 194 92 23 56 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2000 212 78 30 61 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 231 81 30 53 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2002 233 80 29 65 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 233 80 29 65 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 334 154 30 53 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 424 166 26 72 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 473 175 28 67 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2007 466 153 28 63 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2008 483 133 22 58 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 491 130 21 50 1 n/a n/a 7 700
2010 475 96 15 39 1 n/a n/a 77 703
2011 472 99 18 47 5 0 65 0 706
2012 455 103 9 60 5 1 53 0 686
2013 435 111 5 77 3 1 43 0 675
2014 395 115 9 72 1 0 38 0 630
2015 354 118 8 65 2 0 38 0 585
2016 357 121 24 68 3 0 31 0 604
2017 334 134 25 63 0 0 26 0 582
2018 284 167 29 91 1 0 26 0 598
2019 277 163 33 72 0 1 52 0 598
2020 266 150 42 59 0 2 88 0 607
2021 260 136 42 52 0 2 89 0 581
2022 236 114 42 39 0 2 109 0 542
2023 240 127 37 33 0 1 120 0 558

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 JoAnna Connell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 24.3 20.9 n/a
1989 463 23.5 19.7 n/a
1990 439 24.5 17.9 0
1991 414 23.4 17.6 n/a
1992 370 24.5 15.1 n/a
1993 360 17.0 21.2 n/a
1994 415 20.5 20.2 n/a
1995 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1996 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1997 444 17.0 26.1 n/a
1998 402 19.0 21.2 n/a
1999 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2000 381 19.0 20.1 74.3
2001 395 19.0 20.8 66.6
2002 407 21.8 18.7 69.3
2003 407 21.8 18.7 69.3
2004 571 31.8 18.0 45.9
2005 688 34.8 19.8 41
2006 743 39.8 18.7 66.9
2007 710 41.8 17.0 66.2
2008 696 45.3 15.4 60.5
2009 700 46.3 15.1 61.5
2010 703 43.3 16.2 70.9
2011 706 45.0 15.6 66.9
2012 686 37.0 18.5 37.5
2013 675 38.0 17.7 99.6
2014 630 39.0 16.1 99.5
2015 585 38.0 15.3 99.5
2016 604 41.0 14.7 100
2017 582 41.5 14.0 100
2018 598 43.5 13.7 100
2019 598 42.5 14.0 100
2020 607 46.5 13.0 100
2021 581 46.0 12.6 99.5
2022 542 49.0 11.0 99.4
2023 558 43.5 12.8 100

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 JoAnna Connell School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 509 24.3 20.9 n/a
1989 463 23.5 19.7 n/a
1990 439 24.5 17.9 0
1991 414 23.4 17.6 n/a
1992 370 24.5 15.1 n/a
1993 360 17.0 21.2 n/a
1994 415 20.5 20.2 n/a
1995 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1996 386 17.0 22.7 n/a
1997 444 17.0 26.1 n/a
1998 402 19.0 21.2 n/a
1999 365 19.0 19.2 n/a
2000 381 19.0 20.1 74.3
2001 395 19.0 20.8 66.6
2002 407 21.8 18.7 69.3
2003 407 21.8 18.7 69.3
2004 571 31.8 18.0 45.9
2005 688 34.8 19.8 41
2006 743 39.8 18.7 66.9
2007 710 41.8 17.0 66.2
2008 696 45.3 15.4 60.5
2009 700 46.3 15.1 61.5
2010 703 43.3 16.2 70.9
2011 706 45.0 15.6 66.9
2012 686 37.0 18.5 37.5
2013 675 38.0 17.7 99.6
2014 630 39.0 16.1 99.5
2015 585 38.0 15.3 99.5
2016 604 41.0 14.7 100
2017 582 41.5 14.0 100
2018 598 43.5 13.7 100
2019 598 42.5 14.0 100
2020 607 46.5 13.0 100
2021 581 46.0 12.6 99.5
2022 542 49.0 11.0 99.4
2023 558 43.5 12.8 100

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 JoAnna Connell School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,036 (23.8%) $6,524 (76.2%) $8,561
2020 $1,154 (15.0%) $6,540 (85.0%) $7,694
2021 $2,926 (30.9%) $6,557 (69.1%) $9,483
2022 $3,346 (31.0%) $7,460 (69.0%) $10,805

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

Impact of COVID-19 on JoAnna Connell School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1133rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1216th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (JoAnna Connell School)45.825.8
 20%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (JoAnna Connell School)52.133.7
 18.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (JoAnna Connell School)30.424.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (JoAnna Connell School)7156.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (JoAnna Connell School)42.834.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (JoAnna Connell School)33.729.9
 3.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (JoAnna Connell School)51.830.2
 21.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (JoAnna Connell School)37.526.6
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (JoAnna Connell School)7156.6
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (JoAnna Connell School)49.433
 16.4%
   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 Students598558
 6.7%
African American163127
 22.1%
American Indian00
Asian3337
 12.1%
Hispanic7233
 54.2%
Pacific Islander11
White277240
 13.4%
Two or More Races52120
 130.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at JoAnna Connell School are 43% White, 23% African American, 22% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 558 students attended JoAnna Connell School.

JoAnna Connell School ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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