Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

Summary:

Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms is a public elementary school serving 378 students in grades PK-6 in the high-poverty city of Farrell, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly African American student population (65.61%) and an extremely high percentage of students (99.21%) qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

Academically, Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with proficiency rates ranging from just 4.8% to 35.2% in math and 9.5% to 32.7% in English Language Arts, far below the state averages. In contrast, nearby schools like Mercer Area Elementary School, Wilmington Area Elementary School, and Sharpsville Area Elementary School significantly outperform Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms on state assessments. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.2 suggests potential staffing advantages, but these have not translated into improved academic outcomes.

The persistent low performance and racial disparities observed at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms, coupled with the school's high-poverty student population, indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant challenges faced by the school. The Mercer Area School District, Wilmington Area School District, and Sharpsville Area School District, which the nearby high-performing schools belong to, may provide valuable insights and resources to help improve educational outcomes at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1600 Roemer Blvd
       Farrell, PA  16121-1754


(724) 346-6585

District: Farrell Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1322nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,800 Help


Students who attend Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms usually attend:

High:    Farrell Area High School/Ums

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

African American:
65.6%
Two or more races:
15.9%
White:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms ranks worse than 86.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (65.6%), two or more races (15.9%), White (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms is 9.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms is $28,800.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms:

SchoolDigger ranks Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms 1322nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms in the ranking list.)

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Farrell Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farrell Area School District 543rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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Rank History for all students at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 25.78 1033rd 1302 20.7%
2004 36.36 945th 1308 27.8%
2005 14.66 1140th 1299 12.2%
2006 8.16 1436th 1545 7.1%
2007 6.66 1462nd 1555 6.0%
2008 10.67 1430th 1551 7.8%
2009 8.04 1458th 1549 5.9%
2010 11.42 1455th 1579 7.9%
2011 8.04 1509th 1597 5.5%
2012 11.74 1439th 1599 10.0%
2013 8.98 1360th 1519 10.5%
2014 6.41 1342nd 1467 8.5%
2015 8.04 1337th 1474 9.3%
2016 14.96 1310th 1554 15.7%
2017 12.23 1334th 1547 13.8%
2018 15.06 1293rd 1530 15.5%
2019 13.62 1308th 1544 15.3%
2021 18.48 1161st 1433 19.0%
2022 20.14 1209th 1534 21.2%
2023 11.81 1322nd 1534 13.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.84 1183rd 1414 16.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.31 875th 1043 16.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.08 308th 437 29.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 340 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1989 242 368 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1990 156 276 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 159 284 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 208 335 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 545
1993 171 300 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 184 349 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1995 215 465 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1996 215 465 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1997 215 508 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
1998 193 540 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 733
1999 163 597 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2000 150 545 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2001 141 594 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 131 498 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2003 131 498 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2004 106 435 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 134 459 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2006 132 480 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2007 134 449 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2008 114 417 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 539
2009 106 382 2 4 1 n/a n/a 2 497
2010 112 385 1 4 1 n/a n/a 3 506
2011 97 343 0 4 1 0 4 0 449
2012 88 358 1 1 2 0 2 0 452
2013 72 341 0 4 2 0 1 0 420
2014 62 364 0 6 3 1 0 0 436
2015 57 342 0 3 4 1 0 0 407
2016 53 326 0 5 3 1 2 0 390
2017 59 293 3 4 1 0 19 0 379
2018 54 289 3 2 2 0 39 0 389
2019 47 249 2 3 2 0 37 0 340
2020 54 241 2 3 2 0 55 0 357
2021 51 240 1 9 3 0 54 0 358
2022 57 259 0 12 5 0 51 0 384
2023 49 248 0 17 4 0 60 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 36.0 16.3 n/a
1989 610 36.5 16.7 n/a
1990 432 28.0 15.4 0
1991 443 34.0 13.0 n/a
1992 545 31.3 17.4 n/a
1993 471 38.0 12.4 n/a
1994 533 36.5 14.6 n/a
1995 684 37.5 18.2 n/a
1996 684 37.5 18.2 n/a
1997 724 38.5 18.8 n/a
1998 733 38.8 18.9 n/a
1999 760 40.8 18.6 n/a
2000 696 42.8 16.3 0
2001 735 45.1 16.3 0
2002 630 42.3 14.9 8.1
2003 630 42.3 14.9 8.1
2004 541 45.3 11.9 0
2005 593 48.6 12.2 8.6
2006 620 48.6 12.8 7.4
2007 597 40.3 14.8 11.1
2008 539 43.0 12.5 10
2009 497 44.5 11.2 12.3
2010 506 40.5 12.4 100
2011 449 39.0 11.5 99.3
2012 452 41.0 11.0 98
2013 420 41.0 10.2 99.3
2014 436 35.0 12.4 99.3
2015 407 36.0 11.3 99.3
2016 390 34.0 11.4 90.3
2017 379 35.7 10.6 n/a
2018 389 33.7 11.5 n/a
2019 340 32.1 10.5 99.1
2020 357 31.7 11.2 n/a
2021 358 33.3 10.7 99.2
2022 384 42.1 9.1 99.2
2023 378 40.9 9.2 99.2

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 Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 587 36.0 16.3 n/a
1989 610 36.5 16.7 n/a
1990 432 28.0 15.4 0
1991 443 34.0 13.0 n/a
1992 545 31.3 17.4 n/a
1993 471 38.0 12.4 n/a
1994 533 36.5 14.6 n/a
1995 684 37.5 18.2 n/a
1996 684 37.5 18.2 n/a
1997 724 38.5 18.8 n/a
1998 733 38.8 18.9 n/a
1999 760 40.8 18.6 n/a
2000 696 42.8 16.3 0
2001 735 45.1 16.3 0
2002 630 42.3 14.9 8.1
2003 630 42.3 14.9 8.1
2004 541 45.3 11.9 0
2005 593 48.6 12.2 8.6
2006 620 48.6 12.8 7.4
2007 597 40.3 14.8 11.1
2008 539 43.0 12.5 10
2009 497 44.5 11.2 12.3
2010 506 40.5 12.4 100
2011 449 39.0 11.5 99.3
2012 452 41.0 11.0 98
2013 420 41.0 10.2 99.3
2014 436 35.0 12.4 99.3
2015 407 36.0 11.3 99.3
2016 390 34.0 11.4 90.3
2017 379 35.7 10.6 n/a
2018 389 33.7 11.5 n/a
2019 340 32.1 10.5 99.1
2020 357 31.7 11.2 n/a
2021 358 33.3 10.7 99.2
2022 384 42.1 9.1 99.2
2023 378 40.9 9.2 99.2

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 Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $5,114 (17.6%) $23,933 (82.4%) $29,048
2020 $3,439 (12.0%) $25,138 (88.0%) $28,577
2021 $3,392 (10.8%) $28,068 (89.2%) $31,461
2022 $4,751 (16.5%) $24,049 (83.5%) $28,800

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1308th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1322nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)35.313.3
 22%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)39.211.1
 28.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)11.74.8
 6.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)5633.4
 22.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)31.49.5
 21.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)4.735.2
 30.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)2532.7
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)19.69.1
 10.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)48.918.2
 30.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)18.316.8
 1.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)5633.4
 22.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms)36.118.8
 17.3%
   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 Students340378
 11.2%
African American249248
 0.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic317
 466.7%
Pacific Islander00
White4749
 4.3%
Two or More Races3760
 62.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.1%99.2%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms usually go on to attend:

High : Farrell Area High School/Ums

Students at Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms are 66% African American, 16% Two or more races, 13% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms.

Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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