Is Forbes Road Elementary School a good school?

Forbes Road Elementary School ranks 488 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Forbes Road Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 213 students attended Forbes Road Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Forbes Road Elementary School?

Students at Forbes Road Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Forbes Road Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Forbes Road Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Forbes Road Elementary School

Summary:

Forbes Road Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Waterfall, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 213 students. The school is part of the Forbes Road School District, which is ranked 291 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forbes Road Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school ranked 488 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools, placing it in the top third of the state. The school's performance is particularly impressive in science, with 89.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.6%. Forbes Road Elementary School also excels in math, with 62.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 39.3%. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's academic performance remains strong, with low-income students ranking in the top 13% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

While Forbes Road Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages, some nearby schools, such as Northern Bedford County Elementary School and Fannett-Metal Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, particularly in science and math. The school's consistent academic excellence and ability to support low-income students are notable achievements that could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

143 Red Bird Drive
Waterfall, PA 16689-7137

(814) 685-3866

District: Forbes Road School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
488^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,915

Students who attend Forbes Road Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Forbes Road Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 213

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forbes Road Elementary School ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forbes Road Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Forbes Road Elementary School employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forbes Road Elementary School is $16,915.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forbes Road Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbes Road Elementary School 488^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Forbes Road Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Forbes Road School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forbes Road School District 291^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forbes Road Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Forbes Road Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	40.75	880^th	1302	32.4%
2004	20.51	1083^rd	1308	17.2%
2005	42.86	909^th	1299	30.0%
2006	51.17	938^th	1545	39.3%
2007	54.73	869^th	1555	44.1%
2008	47.38	1032^nd	1551	33.5%
2009	44.98	1072^nd	1549	30.8%
2010	50.82	994^th	1579	37.0%
2011	60.50	770^th	1597	51.8%
2012	65.33	679^th	1599	57.5%
2013	70.05	495^th	1519	67.4%
2014	72.53	430^th	1467	70.7%
2015	70.75	453^rd	1474	69.3%
2016	73.34	421^st	1554	72.9%
2017	67.26	570^th	1547	63.2%
2018	79.67	284^th	1530	81.4%
2019	76.55	367^th	1544	76.2%
2021	57.65	687^th	1433	52.1%
2022	68.53	524^th	1534	65.8%
2023	70.24	488^th	1534	68.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forbes Road Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.94	181^st	1414	87.2%

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Rank History for White students at Forbes Road Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.74	547^th	1236	55.7%

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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 Forbes Road Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	284	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1989	284	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	284
1990	283	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1991	292	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1992	288	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1993	286	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1994	280	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1995	302	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1996	302	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1997	299	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	299
1998	268	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
1999	278	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2000	265	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
2001	270	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2002	270	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2003	270	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2004	280	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2005	268	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2006	249	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2007	239	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	241
2008	244	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	249
2009	243	0	1	n/a	n/a	4	248
2010	249	0	1	n/a	n/a	6	256
2011	241	0	0	0	9	0	250
2012	244	0	1	0	4	0	249
2013	215	0	1	0	6	0	222
2014	193	0	2	0	2	0	197
2015	190	0	2	0	2	0	194
2016	190	0	1	0	1	0	192
2017	206	0	1	0	1	0	208
2018	204	1	1	0	2	0	208
2019	210	1	0	0	1	0	212
2020	208	2	0	0	3	0	213
2021	203	2	0	0	0	0	205
2022	210	3	0	0	0	0	213
2023	206	2	1	0	4	0	213

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 Forbes Road Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	284	20.0	14.2	n/a
1989	284	20.0	14.2	n/a
1990	283	20.0	14.1	0
1991	292	21.0	13.9	n/a
1992	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
1993	287	15.5	18.5	n/a
1994	280	15.5	18.1	n/a
1995	302	16.5	18.3	n/a
1996	302	16.5	18.3	n/a
1997	299	16.5	18.1	n/a
1998	268	17.0	15.8	n/a
1999	278	17.0	16.4	n/a
2000	265	18.0	14.7	40.4
2001	270	18.5	14.6	43
2002	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2003	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2004	280	20.0	14.0	37.9
2005	268	20.0	13.4	38.8
2006	249	21.0	11.9	24.1
2007	241	22.0	11.0	29.9
2008	249	22.0	11.3	43.7
2009	248	20.7	12.0	50.8
2010	256	23.5	10.8	52.8
2011	250	22.9	10.9	51.6
2012	249	22.2	11.2	51.4
2013	222	20.9	10.5	50.5
2014	197	21.9	8.9	48.2
2015	194	18.0	10.7	47.4
2016	192	17.0	11.2	46.9
2017	208	18.2	11.4	n/a
2018	208	17.0	12.2	n/a
2019	212	17.4	12.1	42.5
2020	213	18.2	11.7	n/a
2021	205	18.2	11.2	35.6
2022	213	18.4	11.5	39.9
2023	213	19.8	10.7	57.3

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 Forbes Road Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	284	20.0	14.2	n/a
1989	284	20.0	14.2	n/a
1990	283	20.0	14.1	0
1991	292	21.0	13.9	n/a
1992	289	21.0	13.7	n/a
1993	287	15.5	18.5	n/a
1994	280	15.5	18.1	n/a
1995	302	16.5	18.3	n/a
1996	302	16.5	18.3	n/a
1997	299	16.5	18.1	n/a
1998	268	17.0	15.8	n/a
1999	278	17.0	16.4	n/a
2000	265	18.0	14.7	40.4
2001	270	18.5	14.6	43
2002	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2003	270	21.0	12.9	38.5
2004	280	20.0	14.0	37.9
2005	268	20.0	13.4	38.8
2006	249	21.0	11.9	24.1
2007	241	22.0	11.0	29.9
2008	249	22.0	11.3	43.7
2009	248	20.7	12.0	50.8
2010	256	23.5	10.8	52.8
2011	250	22.9	10.9	51.6
2012	249	22.2	11.2	51.4
2013	222	20.9	10.5	50.5
2014	197	21.9	8.9	48.2
2015	194	18.0	10.7	47.4
2016	192	17.0	11.2	46.9
2017	208	18.2	11.4	n/a
2018	208	17.0	12.2	n/a
2019	212	17.4	12.1	42.5
2020	213	18.2	11.7	n/a
2021	205	18.2	11.2	35.6
2022	213	18.4	11.5	39.9
2023	213	19.8	10.7	57.3

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 Forbes Road Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$404 (2.8%)	$14,160 (97.2%)	$14,563
2021	$1,176 (7.2%)	$15,053 (92.8%)	$16,229
2022	$1,307 (7.7%)	$15,608 (92.3%)	$16,915

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forbes Road Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 367^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 488^th of 1534 Elementary schools	8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Forbes Road Elementary School)	83.8	58.6	25.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Elementary School)	80.7	44.8	35.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Forbes Road Elementary School)	73.3	63.1	10.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Forbes Road Elementary School)	93.3	89.4	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Elementary School)	53.4	57.9	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Forbes Road Elementary School)	80.9	68.7	12.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Elementary School)	61.9	56.2	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Forbes Road Elementary School)	71.4	57.1	14.3%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forbes Road Elementary School)	60.8	80.9	20.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Forbes Road Elementary School)	77.9	62.3	15.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Forbes Road Elementary School)	93.3	89.4	3.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Forbes Road Elementary School)	66.3	58.4	7.9%
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	212	213	0.5%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	210	206	1.9%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.5%	57.3%	14.8%

Schools Near Forbes Road Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forbes Road Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	143 Red Bird Drive	Waterfall	16689	Fulton County	Forbes Road School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 685-3866	213	20	10.7	57.3%	206 (96.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	70.2	488^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.2%		68.5	524^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.8%	36	58.6	63.1	68.7	57.1	62.3	89.4	89.4	44.8	57.9	56.2	80.9	58.4	$16,915	$1,307	$15,608
Spring Farms Elementary School	Public	K-5	12075 Old Plank Road	Three Springs	17264	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 447-5529	179	13	13.7	59.8%	167 (93.3%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	37	1063^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	30.7%		45.8	955^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.7%	108	53.0	20.0	20.5		31.7	83.9	83.9	53.0	29.0	41.2		41.5	$13,184	$1,261	$11,923
Breezewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	133 N Main St	Breezewood	15533	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	77	6	13.2	53.2%	72 (93.5%)	3 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	68.5	525^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.8%		69.9	498^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.5%	27	72.3	50.0			55.0	75.0	75.0	66.7	58.3			62.5	$16,204	$3,971	$12,233
McConnellsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	151 E Cherry St	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 485-4438	429	35	12.2	49.7%	387 (90.2%)	6 (1.4%)	16 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.7%)	60.3	695^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.7%		59.4	705^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.0%	10	71.9	45.7	32.8		50.2	80.0	80.0	65.6	52.8	57.4		58.4	$18,852	$1,594	$17,259
Shade Gap Elementary School	Public	K-5	22251 Shade Valley Road	Shade Gap	17255	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 447-5529	111	10	11.1	49.5%	107 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.5	1013^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%		53.7	823^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	46.3%	190	66.7	16.7	43.5		39.6	66.7	66.7	66.6	11.2	47.8		39.6	$14,773	$1,261	$13,512
Tussey Mountain Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1110 Mifflin St	Saxton	16678	Bedford County	Tussey Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 635-2934	374	31	12.0	100.0%	362 (96.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	50.3	867^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%		50	895^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.7%	28	50.0	53.9			52.1	80.2	80.2	53.0	34.2			43.0	$16,213	$3,792	$12,421
Rockhill Elementary School	Public	K-5	510 Meadow St	Rockhill Furnace	17249	Huntingdon County	Southern Huntingdon County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 447-5529	156	18	8.6	60.3%	151 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	56.8	762^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	50.3%		52.8	846^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.9%	84	56.0	48.1	35.0		47.2	77.7	77.7	60.0	55.5	55.0		56.9	$14,773	$1,261	$13,512
Fannett-Metal Elementary School	Public	K-5	14823 Path Valley Road	Willow Hill	17271	Franklin County	Fannett-Metal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 349-2513	174	19	9.3	100.0%	167 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	72.1	452^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	70.5%		73.9	413^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.1%	39	81.9	55.1	42.9		59.7	93.1	93.1	72.7	62.0	52.4		62.5	$19,456	$2,608	$16,848
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-5	2311 Lemar Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 328-2191	211	14	15.4	100.0%	197 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	66.1	571^st of 1534 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.6	599^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.0%	28	76.6	43.5	65.1		59.6	80.4	80.4	70.0	52.2	55.8		58.0	$5,156	$349	$4,807
Everett Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 E 1st Ave	Everett	15537	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	435	30	14.3	100.0%	404 (92.9%)	6 (1.4%)	17 (3.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	45.6	940^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%		45.7	956^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.7%	16	45.9	25.3	40.0		37.1	77.4	77.4	50.0	48.7	55.4		51.3	$15,162	$2,079	$13,082

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