Willow Creek Elementary School

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Willow Creek Elementary School ranks 875 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Willow Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 542 students. The school is part of the Fleetwood Area School District, which is ranked 231 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Willow Creek Elementary School has a mixed academic performance, with strengths in Science and Hispanic student achievement, but challenges in Math and English Language Arts, as well as underperformance among White and low-income students. The school's proficiency rates in Math (49.2%) and English Language Arts (52%) are slightly above the state averages but below the district averages, while its Science proficiency rate (75%) is significantly higher than the state and district averages. Interestingly, Brandywine Heights Elementary School, located in a neighboring district, outperforms Willow Creek on PSSA tests, particularly in Math and English Language Arts.

Another notable finding is that Willow Creek's per-student spending has decreased from $16,913 in 2019-2020 to $12,161 in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average. This decline in funding could potentially impact the school's ability to provide resources and support for its students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school's Hispanic students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while its White and low-income students perform below average, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to support these student populations.

Detail:

Public K-4

605 Crisscross Rd
Fleetwood, PA 19522

(610) 944-8404

District: Fleetwood Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
875^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,161

Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fleetwood Middle School
High:	Fleetwood Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 542

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

17.5%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Willow Creek Elementary School employs 43.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary School is $12,161.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Willow Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Creek Elementary School 875^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Willow Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Fleetwood Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fleetwood Area School District 231^st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Willow Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2011	59.83	793^rd	1597	50.3%
2012	70.89	521^st	1599	67.4%
2013	61.16	738^th	1519	51.4%
2014	56.94	809^th	1467	44.9%
2015	66.03	574^th	1474	61.1%
2016	59.37	770^th	1554	50.5%
2017	49.21	940^th	1547	39.2%
2018	43.48	1025^th	1530	33.0%
2019	55.70	814^th	1544	47.3%
2021	49.01	837^th	1433	41.6%
2022	51.09	879^th	1534	42.7%
2023	52.34	836^th	1534	45.5%
2024	49.38	875^th	1526	42.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.90	973^rd	1414	31.2%
2024	30.12	1074^th	1432	25.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.89	856^th	1488	42.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.61	495^th	1043	52.5%
2024	52.17	463^rd	1084	57.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	48.14	866^th	1495	42.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.94	172^nd	432	60.2%
2024	71.22	102^nd	454	77.5%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.77	834^th	1236	32.5%
2024	27.71	980^th	1229	20.3%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	486	23	15	25	0	n/a	n/a	549
2011	504	18	14	19	0	0	0	555
2012	489	15	13	21	0	0	0	538
2013	468	11	12	16	0	0	0	507
2014	450	8	10	33	0	0	3	504
2015	430	3	6	37	1	0	8	485
2016	394	6	3	38	0	0	10	451
2017	403	6	4	35	0	0	10	458
2018	404	4	5	59	0	0	10	482
2019	416	4	6	62	0	0	13	501
2020	470	8	6	75	0	0	12	571
2021	448	7	3	86	0	0	11	555
2022	417	9	3	102	0	0	10	541
2023	417	10	4	95	0	0	16	542

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 Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	549	38.9	14.1	19.3
2011	555	40.5	13.7	21.8
2012	538	37.8	14.2	20.1
2013	507	35.3	14.3	19.7
2014	504	35.2	14.3	21.2
2015	485	37.0	13.1	29.9
2016	451	34.0	13.2	28.2
2017	458	34.1	13.4	31.9
2018	482	36.3	13.2	33.6
2019	501	39.2	12.7	33.9
2020	571	44.6	12.7	32
2021	555	42.2	13.1	33.9
2022	541	47.5	11.3	36.4
2023	542	43.8	12.3	38.4

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 Willow Creek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	549	38.9	14.1	19.3
2011	555	40.5	13.7	21.8
2012	538	37.8	14.2	20.1
2013	507	35.3	14.3	19.7
2014	504	35.2	14.3	21.2
2015	485	37.0	13.1	29.9
2016	451	34.0	13.2	28.2
2017	458	34.1	13.4	31.9
2018	482	36.3	13.2	33.6
2019	501	39.2	12.7	33.9
2020	571	44.6	12.7	32
2021	555	42.2	13.1	33.9
2022	541	47.5	11.3	36.4
2023	542	43.8	12.3	38.4

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 Willow Creek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$205 (1.3%)	$15,087 (98.7%)	$15,292
2020	$620 (3.7%)	$16,293 (96.3%)	$16,913
2021	$1,014 (6.2%)	$15,303 (93.8%)	$16,317
2022	$838 (6.9%)	$11,322 (93.1%)	$12,161

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Creek 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 814^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 836^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)	69.7	53.5	16.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)	64.5	58.5	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)	43.6	41.8	1.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Willow Creek Elementary School)	78.2	72.8	5.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)	66.4	51.8	14.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)	54.8	47.4	7.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Willow Creek Elementary School)	78.2	72.8	5.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)	65.5	55	10.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	501	542	8.2%
African American	4	10	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	62	95	53.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	416	417	0.2%
Two or More Races	13	16	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.9%	38.4%	4.4%

Schools Near Willow Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Creek Elementary School	Public	K-4	605 Crisscross Rd	Fleetwood	19522	Berks County	Fleetwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 944-8404	542	44	12.3	38.4%	417 (76.9%)	10 (1.8%)	95 (17.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	49.4	875^th of 1526 public elementary schools	42.7%		52.3	836^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.5%	39	43.5	55.2		49.2	75.0	75.0	51.5	52.5		52.0	$12,161	$839	$11,323
Andrew Maier Elementary School	Public	K-4	355 Andrew Maier Blvd	Blandon	19510	Berks County	Fleetwood Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 926-2502	230	22	10.6	33.5%	174 (75.7%)	7 (3.0%)	44 (19.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	70.2	489^th of 1526 public elementary schools	68.0%		64.3	607^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.4%	118	50.9	59.4		54.4	83.7	83.7	80.0	64.9		73.9	$15,235	$1,287	$13,948
Kutztown Elementary School	Public	K-5	40 Normal Ave	Kutztown	19530	Berks County	Kutztown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 683-3557	392	30	12.9	41.6%	284 (72.4%)	16 (4.1%)	67 (17.1%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	81.4	257^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.2%		69	518^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.2%	261	82.6	72.7	53.1	68.2	95.4	95.4	78.3	71.2	61.0	69.4	$18,219	$925	$17,294
Oley Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	3257 Friedensburg Rd	Oley	19547	Berks County	Oley Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 987-4100	612	48	12.7	35.9%	531 (86.8%)	4 (0.7%)	50 (8.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	61.6	675^th of 1526 public elementary schools	55.8%		58.9	724^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.8%	49	66.3	61.8	39.1	55.2	88.7	88.7	59.8	43.3	56.8	53.5	$15,358	$1,388	$13,970
Schuylkill Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	62 Ashley Way	Leesport	19533	Berks County	Schuylkill Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 926-4165	746	52	14.3	32.8%	617 (82.7%)	21 (2.8%)	90 (12.1%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	50.3	860^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.6%		48.8	893^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	41.8%	33	54.2	39.6		46.9	79.2	79.2	56.3	48.6		52.4	$14,536	$00	$14,536
Muhlenberg Elementary Center	Public	K-3	610 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 921-8028	1,150	70	16.4	100.0%	319 (27.7%)	69 (6.0%)	494 (43.0%)	13 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	253 (22.0%)								(n/a)	35.5			35.5			44.9			44.9	$13,087	$2,046	$11,042
Perry Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Fourth Street	Shoemakersville	19555	Berks County	Hamburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 562-3024	337	28	12.0	39.8%	301 (89.3%)	3 (0.9%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	62.2	661^st of 1526 public elementary schools	56.7%		56.4	769^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.9%	108	70.2	71.4	55.8	65.6	79.6	79.6	42.5	49.0	55.8	49.3	$19,133	$1,009	$18,124
Brandywine Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	445 Barkley St.	Topton	19562	Berks County	Brandywine Heights Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 682-5171	337	30	11.2	29.7%	300 (89.0%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (6.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)								(n/a)	67.9			67.9			59.0			59.0	$22,660	$947	$21,713
Thirteenth & Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1600 N 13th St	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 371-5795	626	44	14.1	100.0%	50 (8.0%)	25 (4.0%)	527 (84.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)	11.1	1344^th of 1526 public elementary schools	11.9%		10	1360^th of 1534 public elementary schools	11.3%	16	24.0	15.7		19.9	49.5	49.5	34.7	20.8		27.9	$00	$00	$00
Twelfth & Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1200 N 12th St	Reading	19604	Berks County	Reading School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 371-5788	497	37	13.3	100.0%	19 (3.8%)	25 (5.0%)	443 (89.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	10.6	1351^st of 1526 public elementary schools	11.5%		13.2	1297^th of 1534 public elementary schools	15.4%	54	6.4	22.7		14.4	64.0	64.0	15.4	17.3		16.4	$00	$00	$00

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Willow Creek Elementary School?

Students at Willow Creek Elementary School are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Willow Creek Elementary School.

Is Willow Creek Elementary School a good school?

Willow Creek Elementary School ranks 875^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Willow Creek Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fleetwood Middle School
High : Fleetwood Senior High School

What district is Willow Creek Elementary School in?

Fleetwood Area School District

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