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Lorane Elementary School

Summary:

Lorane Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 451 students in grades K-4 in the Exeter Township School District in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school has been rated 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between the 650th and 800th percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Lorane Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels, with 55.6% proficiency in ELA and 89.5% in Science, compared to state averages of 53% and 65.8% respectively. However, the school lags behind the Exeter Township School District average in PSSA Math and ELA proficiency, particularly in 3rd grade, suggesting room for improvement in these areas. Lorane has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (around 20%) compared to the state average, and these students perform well, ranking in the top 170 out of 432 Pennsylvania elementary schools for Hispanic students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (around 36%), who perform better than the state average for this subgroup.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Exeter Township School District, Lorane performs better than Jacksonwald Elementary but lags behind the higher-performing Owatin Creek Elementary. This suggests there may be opportunities for Lorane to learn from the practices of the top-performing school in the district. Additionally, Lorane's lower performance in Math, particularly in 3rd grade, presents an area for the school to focus on and potentially implement targeted interventions or instructional strategies to improve student outcomes in this subject.


Detail:

Public K-4

 699 Rittenhouse Dr
       Reading, PA  19606-3440

(610) 582-8608

District: Exeter Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,612 Help


Students who attend Lorane Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Exeter Township Junior High School
    Reiffton School
High:    Exeter Township Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  451

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
20.6%
African American:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lorane Elementary School ranks worse than 52.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Exeter Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (20.6%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lorane Elementary School is 13.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Exeter Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lorane Elementary School is $14,612, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Exeter Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lorane Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lorane Elementary School 797th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lorane Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Exeter Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Exeter Township School District 229th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lorane Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.46 820th 1302 37.0%
2006 44.70 1061st 1545 31.3%
2007 46.34 1028th 1555 33.9%
2008 58.58 781st 1551 49.6%
2009 57.78 804th 1549 48.1%
2010 58.59 821st 1579 48.0%
2011 65.42 631st 1597 60.5%
2012 68.57 596th 1599 62.7%
2013 64.81 657th 1519 56.7%
2014 62.76 672nd 1467 54.2%
2016 69.73 523rd 1554 66.3%
2017 62.98 673rd 1547 56.5%
2018 55.04 823rd 1530 46.2%
2019 60.13 723rd 1544 53.2%
2021 57.25 694th 1433 51.6%
2022 52.08 859th 1534 44.0%
2023 54.18 803rd 1534 47.7%
2024 54.71 797th 1526 47.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.38 744th 1414 47.4%
2024 58.02 635th 1432 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.22 780th 1488 47.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.14 490th 1043 53.0%
2024 45.53 554th 1084 48.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.67 776th 1495 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.35 170th 432 60.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lorane Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.42 783rd 1236 36.7%
2024 44.66 742nd 1229 39.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, May 6, 2019

Open Quote I love the family like atmosphere. I love the teachers, principal, and secretaries. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Open Quote Don't do it, choose another school for your kid! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lorane Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 529 10 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 524 16 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1990 536 17 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 495 18 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 522 23 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1993 582 20 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1994 615 17 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1995 645 10 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1996 645 10 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 667
1997 675 9 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 674 15 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 680 24 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2000 682 19 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2001 702 16 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2002 703 22 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 743
2003 703 22 5 9 4 n/a n/a 0 743
2004 486 17 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 470 12 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 470 22 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 469 23 5 20 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 469 31 8 26 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 467 30 11 29 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 446 25 10 28 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2011 440 25 11 26 0 0 0 0 502
2012 409 25 11 21 0 0 9 0 475
2013 381 21 15 27 0 1 9 0 454
2014 376 21 11 32 1 0 14 0 455
2015 368 29 6 39 0 0 17 0 459
2016 349 21 7 50 2 0 15 0 444
2017 370 18 4 47 1 0 14 0 454
2018 358 14 3 60 0 0 23 0 458
2019 328 12 5 62 0 1 29 0 437
2020 321 15 5 64 0 1 24 0 430
2021 327 16 2 66 0 0 20 0 431
2022 320 24 8 88 0 0 16 0 456
2023 303 24 10 93 2 0 19 0 451

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 Lorane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 30.2 17.9 n/a
1989 545 29.3 18.6 n/a
1990 560 29.8 18.7 0
1991 518 32.0 16.1 n/a
1992 551 32.1 17.1 n/a
1993 614 32.0 19.2 n/a
1994 641 35.0 18.3 n/a
1995 667 35.0 19.1 n/a
1996 667 35.0 19.1 n/a
1997 703 34.0 20.7 n/a
1998 708 35.0 20.2 n/a
1999 718 37.0 19.4 n/a
2000 717 37.0 19.4 13.7
2001 732 38.0 19.3 17.8
2002 743 42.1 17.6 13.7
2003 743 42.1 17.6 13.7
2004 512 31.1 16.5 19.7
2005 496 32.6 15.2 20.6
2006 510 33.0 15.5 14.5
2007 517 32.2 16.1 15.9
2008 534 35.3 15.1 17.2
2009 538 36.2 14.8 18.2
2010 509 35.9 14.1 20.8
2011 502 33.5 14.9 21.3
2012 475 30.5 15.5 22.9
2013 454 28.0 16.2 27.5
2014 455 28.0 16.2 30.3
2015 459 29.0 15.8 32
2016 444 29.0 15.3 36.3
2017 454 27.0 16.8 33.5
2018 458 27.0 16.9 33.6
2019 437 27.3 15.9 33.6
2020 430 28.2 15.2 36.7
2021 431 28.5 15.1 37.8
2022 456 32.2 14.1 31.8
2023 451 34.2 13.1 35.9

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 Lorane Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 30.2 17.9 n/a
1989 545 29.3 18.6 n/a
1990 560 29.8 18.7 0
1991 518 32.0 16.1 n/a
1992 551 32.1 17.1 n/a
1993 614 32.0 19.2 n/a
1994 641 35.0 18.3 n/a
1995 667 35.0 19.1 n/a
1996 667 35.0 19.1 n/a
1997 703 34.0 20.7 n/a
1998 708 35.0 20.2 n/a
1999 718 37.0 19.4 n/a
2000 717 37.0 19.4 13.7
2001 732 38.0 19.3 17.8
2002 743 42.1 17.6 13.7
2003 743 42.1 17.6 13.7
2004 512 31.1 16.5 19.7
2005 496 32.6 15.2 20.6
2006 510 33.0 15.5 14.5
2007 517 32.2 16.1 15.9
2008 534 35.3 15.1 17.2
2009 538 36.2 14.8 18.2
2010 509 35.9 14.1 20.8
2011 502 33.5 14.9 21.3
2012 475 30.5 15.5 22.9
2013 454 28.0 16.2 27.5
2014 455 28.0 16.2 30.3
2015 459 29.0 15.8 32
2016 444 29.0 15.3 36.3
2017 454 27.0 16.8 33.5
2018 458 27.0 16.9 33.6
2019 437 27.3 15.9 33.6
2020 430 28.2 15.2 36.7
2021 431 28.5 15.1 37.8
2022 456 32.2 14.1 31.8
2023 451 34.2 13.1 35.9

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 Lorane Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $678 (4.6%) $14,036 (95.4%) $14,714
2020 $636 (4.1%) $14,792 (95.9%) $15,427
2021 $848 (5.7%) $14,140 (94.3%) $14,988
2022 $826 (5.7%) $13,785 (94.3%) $14,612

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lorane 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 723rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 803rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lorane Elementary School)54.756.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lorane Elementary School)59.560
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lorane Elementary School)54.640
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lorane Elementary School)86.372.9
 13.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lorane Elementary School)75.352.8
 22.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Lorane Elementary School)54.648.7
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Lorane Elementary School)86.372.9
 13.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lorane Elementary School)67.656.7
 10.9%
   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 Students437451
 3.2%
African American1224
 100%
American Indian02
Asian510
 100%
Hispanic6293
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White328303
 7.6%
Two or More Races2919
 34.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%35.9%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lorane Elementary School

Lorane Elementary School ranks 797th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lorane Elementary School are 67% White, 21% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 451 students attended Lorane Elementary School.

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

Middle : Exeter Township Junior High School
Middle : Reiffton School
High : Exeter Township Senior High School


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