Glendale Elementary School

Summary:

Glendale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Flinton, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 320 students. The school is part of the Glendale School District, which is ranked 169 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glendale Elementary School consistently outperforms the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were significantly higher than the state averages in Math (53.4% vs. 40.4%), Science (86.4% vs. 65.8%), and English Language Arts (69.9% vs. 53%). The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, with the school ranking 306 out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 228 out of 1,432 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, both receiving 4 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. Glendale Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending compared to the state average, with $17,645 spent per student in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the state average of $15,652, and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.3 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year.

Glendale Elementary School's performance has shown a steady improvement over the years, with its statewide ranking increasing from 962 out of 1,554 Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2015-2016 school year to 423 out of 1,526 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Altoona Area School District and Cambria Heights School District, particularly in Math and Science proficiency. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Glendale's Math proficiency rate was 53.4%, compared to 41.2% at Logan Elementary School and 26.4% at Penn-Lincoln Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1500 Beaver Valley Rd
       Flinton, PA  16640-8901


(814) 687-4263

District: Glendale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
423rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,645 Help


Students who attend Glendale Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Glendale Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.3 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.2%
Two or more races:
2.2%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Glendale Elementary School ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glendale Elementary School is 7.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glendale Elementary School is $17,645.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glendale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary School 423rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Glendale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Glendale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale School District 169th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glendale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 45.58 818th 1302 37.2%
2004 34.79 963rd 1308 26.4%
2005 47.69 830th 1299 36.1%
2006 33.29 1236th 1545 20.0%
2007 36.40 1189th 1555 23.5%
2008 37.44 1180th 1551 23.9%
2009 30.26 1279th 1549 17.4%
2010 47.02 1070th 1579 32.2%
2011 50.43 1020th 1597 36.1%
2012 63.41 744th 1599 53.5%
2013 48.08 998th 1519 34.3%
2014 45.84 1004th 1467 31.6%
2015 52.24 851st 1474 42.3%
2016 48.21 962nd 1554 38.1%
2017 55.93 817th 1547 47.2%
2018 65.40 624th 1530 59.2%
2019 69.37 519th 1544 66.4%
2021 62.95 573rd 1433 60.0%
2022 72.35 446th 1534 70.9%
2023 64.16 611th 1534 60.2%
2024 73.71 423rd 1526 72.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.22 648th 1414 54.2%
2024 77.49 228th 1432 84.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.56 306th 1488 79.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.39 546th 1043 47.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.59 539th 1495 63.9%
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Rank History for White students at Glendale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.42 726th 1236 41.3%
2024 59.74 499th 1229 59.4%
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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.

Glendale Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Glendale Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 598 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1989 570 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 542 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 547 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 528 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1993 497 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 486 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1995 505 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 505 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 523 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 515 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 507 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2000 512 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2001 493 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 446 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 446 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 450 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 428 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2007 432 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2008 432 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2009 435 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 424 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2011 417 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 422
2012 409 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 419
2013 400 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 412
2014 419 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 428
2015 413 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 425
2016 397 0 0 8 0 0 4 0 409
2017 388 0 0 5 0 1 2 0 396
2018 386 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 394
2019 373 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 382
2020 353 0 0 2 0 0 8 0 363
2021 335 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 341
2022 311 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 317
2023 311 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 320

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 Glendale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 30.4 19.7 n/a
1989 570 30.4 18.7 n/a
1990 542 29.4 18.4 0
1991 547 29.4 18.6 n/a
1992 530 29.4 18.0 n/a
1993 502 29.0 17.3 n/a
1994 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1995 507 29.0 17.5 n/a
1996 507 29.0 17.5 n/a
1997 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1998 515 29.0 17.8 n/a
1999 509 30.0 17.0 n/a
2000 514 30.0 17.1 51.8
2001 496 31.0 16.0 51
2002 447 31.0 14.4 48.5
2003 447 31.0 14.4 48.5
2004 451 32.0 14.1 51
2005 428 31.6 13.5 50.7
2006 425 30.6 13.9 54.8
2007 432 27.6 15.7 54.2
2008 434 34.6 12.5 52.1
2009 438 33.6 13.0 52.1
2010 427 33.6 12.6 55.7
2011 422 33.6 12.5 59.5
2012 419 31.3 13.3 56.8
2013 412 31.3 13.1 52.7
2014 428 34.7 12.3 53.3
2015 425 35.0 12.1 53.2
2016 409 35.0 11.6 59.7
2017 396 34.7 11.3 57.1
2018 394 35.4 11.1 52.5
2019 382 33.4 11.4 51.3
2020 363 32.4 11.1 50.7
2021 341 35.7 9.5 49
2022 317 34.9 9.0 52.1
2023 320 43.3 7.3 100

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 Glendale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 30.4 19.7 n/a
1989 570 30.4 18.7 n/a
1990 542 29.4 18.4 0
1991 547 29.4 18.6 n/a
1992 530 29.4 18.0 n/a
1993 502 29.0 17.3 n/a
1994 492 26.0 18.9 n/a
1995 507 29.0 17.5 n/a
1996 507 29.0 17.5 n/a
1997 524 28.0 18.7 n/a
1998 515 29.0 17.8 n/a
1999 509 30.0 17.0 n/a
2000 514 30.0 17.1 51.8
2001 496 31.0 16.0 51
2002 447 31.0 14.4 48.5
2003 447 31.0 14.4 48.5
2004 451 32.0 14.1 51
2005 428 31.6 13.5 50.7
2006 425 30.6 13.9 54.8
2007 432 27.6 15.7 54.2
2008 434 34.6 12.5 52.1
2009 438 33.6 13.0 52.1
2010 427 33.6 12.6 55.7
2011 422 33.6 12.5 59.5
2012 419 31.3 13.3 56.8
2013 412 31.3 13.1 52.7
2014 428 34.7 12.3 53.3
2015 425 35.0 12.1 53.2
2016 409 35.0 11.6 59.7
2017 396 34.7 11.3 57.1
2018 394 35.4 11.1 52.5
2019 382 33.4 11.4 51.3
2020 363 32.4 11.1 50.7
2021 341 35.7 9.5 49
2022 317 34.9 9.0 52.1
2023 320 43.3 7.3 100

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 Glendale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $312 (2.1%) $14,759 (97.9%) $15,071
2020 $444 (2.8%) $15,208 (97.2%) $15,652
2021 $873 (5.4%) $15,355 (94.6%) $16,228
2022 $872 (4.9%) $16,773 (95.1%) $17,645

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glendale Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 519th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 611th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Glendale Elementary School)68.253.3
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary School)72.756.6
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Glendale Elementary School)54.546
 8.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Glendale Elementary School)94.584
 10.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary School)63.656
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Glendale Elementary School)50.855.3
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary School)71.770.2
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Glendale Elementary School)49.134
 15.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary School)70.363
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Glendale Elementary School)54.846.1
 8.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Glendale Elementary School)94.584
 10.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Glendale Elementary School)69.561.9
 7.6%
   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 Students382320
 16.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White373311
 16.6%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%100%
 48.7%


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

High : Glendale Junior/Senior High School

Glendale Elementary School ranks 423rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Glendale Elementary School.

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


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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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