Willow Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Willow Creek Elementary School is a public K-4 school in Fleetwood, PA, serving a diverse student population of 542 children. The school consistently outperforms the Fleetwood Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic proficiency, with particularly strong results for Hispanic students and students with disabilities.

Willow Creek's academic performance is a standout, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state in PSSA Math (47.4% vs. 38.3% and 39.3%), PSSA Science (72.8% vs. 64.7% and 65.6%), and PSSA English Language Arts (55% vs. 53.1% and 53.8%). However, the school's racial diversity has been declining, with the percentage of White students dropping from 80.72% in 2020-2021 to 76.94% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, Brandywine Heights Elementary School outperforms Willow Creek, while Thirteenth & Union Elementary School and Twelfth & Marion Elementary School in the Reading School District have significantly lower proficiency rates.

Despite its strong academic performance, Willow Creek Elementary School has maintained a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools. This suggests that while the school is doing well, there may be room for improvement to reach higher rankings. Overall, Willow Creek is a solid-performing school with a diverse student population, but the declining racial diversity and comparison to nearby schools indicate areas for further investigation and potential enhancement.


Detail:

Public K-4

 605 Crisscross Rd
       Fleetwood, PA  19522


(610) 944-8404

District: Fleetwood Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
836th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,161 Help


Students who attend Willow Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fleetwood Middle School
High:    Fleetwood Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
17.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (17.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Creek Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Creek Elementary School is $12,161.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Creek Elementary School 836th of 1534 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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Fleetwood Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fleetwood Area School District 244th of 606 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 59.83 793rd 1597 50.3%
2012 70.89 521st 1599 67.4%
2013 61.16 738th 1519 51.4%
2014 56.94 809th 1467 44.9%
2015 66.03 574th 1474 61.1%
2016 59.37 770th 1554 50.5%
2017 49.21 940th 1547 39.2%
2018 43.48 1025th 1530 33.0%
2019 55.70 814th 1544 47.3%
2021 49.01 837th 1433 41.6%
2022 51.09 879th 1534 42.7%
2023 52.34 836th 1534 45.5%
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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 973rd 1414 31.2%
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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 495th 1043 52.5%
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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 172nd 432 60.2%
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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 834th 1236 32.5%
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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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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 Not Specified Total
2010 486 23 15 25 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2011 504 18 14 19 0 0 0 0 555
2012 489 15 13 21 0 0 0 0 538
2013 468 11 12 16 0 0 0 0 507
2014 450 8 10 33 0 0 3 0 504
2015 430 3 6 37 1 0 8 0 485
2016 394 6 3 38 0 0 10 0 451
2017 403 6 4 35 0 0 10 0 458
2018 404 4 5 59 0 0 10 0 482
2019 416 4 6 62 0 0 13 0 501
2020 470 8 6 75 0 0 12 0 571
2021 448 7 3 86 0 0 11 0 555
2022 417 9 3 102 0 0 10 0 541
2023 417 10 4 95 0 0 16 0 542

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 814th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 836th 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)69.753.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)64.558.5
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)43.641.8
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Willow Creek Elementary School)78.272.8
 5.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)66.451.8
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Willow Creek Elementary School)54.847.4
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Willow Creek Elementary School)78.272.8
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Willow Creek Elementary School)65.555
 10.5%
   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 Students501542
 8.2%
African American410
 150%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic6295
 53.2%
Pacific Islander00
White416417
 0.2%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.9%38.4%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary School

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

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

Middle : Fleetwood Middle School
High : Fleetwood Senior High School

Willow Creek Elementary School ranks 836th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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