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Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Allison Park, Pennsylvania, serving 435 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the highly-ranked Hampton Township School District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, and Central Elementary has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

Central Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming state and district averages on PSSA tests. In the 2022-2023 school year, 79.1% of students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 72.3% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In English Language Arts, 85.4% of students were proficient or better, compared to 86.8% for the district and 53.8% for the state. While the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 92.18% of students identifying as White, it has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at just 10.34%, indicating a high socioeconomic status.

Interestingly, Central Elementary School achieves its high academic performance with a relatively low spending per student of $36 in the 2021-2022 school year, lower than nearby schools like Poff Elementary and Wyland Elementary. This suggests the school is effectively allocating its resources to support student learning. Overall, Central Elementary School's consistent high performance, strong academic outcomes, and efficient use of resources make it a standout elementary school within the Hampton Township School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4100 Middle Rd
       Allison Park, PA  15101-1210

(412) 492-6320

District: Hampton Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hampton Middle School
High:    Hampton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  435

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hampton Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Central Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hampton Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 14.4. 1 elementary schools in the Hampton Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $36, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hampton Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 64th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hampton Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton Township School District 8th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.39 95th 1302 92.7%
2004 90.89 45th 1308 96.6%
2005 88.01 23rd 1299 98.2%
2006 84.45 102nd 1545 93.4%
2007 90.44 12th 1555 99.2%
2008 87.06 44th 1551 97.2%
2009 87.47 26th 1549 98.3%
2010 85.92 48th 1579 97.0%
2011 84.61 79th 1597 95.1%
2012 84.51 69th 1599 95.7%
2013 83.84 108th 1519 92.9%
2014 86.37 54th 1467 96.3%
2016 90.45 41st 1554 97.4%
2017 89.29 62nd 1547 96.0%
2018 88.49 88th 1530 94.2%
2019 89.64 70th 1544 95.5%
2021 93.09 38th 1433 97.3%
2022 92.81 52nd 1534 96.6%
2023 91.68 64th 1534 95.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.01 27th 1414 98.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.00 82nd 1236 93.4%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 388 5 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 409 3 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1990 434 2 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 440 0 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 455 0 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1993 435 0 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1994 444 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 496 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1996 496 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1997 649 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1998 631 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 615 8 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 611 8 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 605 7 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2002 558 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2003 558 5 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2004 544 7 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 556
2005 528 9 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 505 9 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2007 520 9 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2008 506 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 496 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 4 513
2010 487 4 9 1 1 n/a n/a 8 510
2011 475 5 9 4 3 0 15 0 511
2012 477 3 10 3 4 0 16 0 513
2013 489 3 13 4 3 0 16 0 528
2014 476 5 14 4 3 0 17 0 519
2015 459 5 14 4 3 0 16 0 501
2016 449 4 11 4 1 0 17 0 486
2017 454 5 12 5 1 0 15 0 492
2018 444 2 11 4 0 0 12 0 473
2019 438 2 14 5 0 0 12 0 471
2020 425 1 16 4 1 0 9 0 456
2021 408 0 15 7 1 0 11 0 442
2022 418 0 12 7 0 0 11 0 448
2023 401 1 11 9 0 0 13 0 435

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 22.7 17.9 n/a
1989 429 23.5 18.2 n/a
1990 448 24.1 18.5 0
1991 454 25.9 17.5 n/a
1992 468 26.5 17.6 n/a
1993 448 24.0 18.7 n/a
1994 459 24.5 18.7 n/a
1995 506 27.0 18.7 n/a
1996 506 27.0 18.7 n/a
1997 659 31.6 20.9 n/a
1998 644 32.6 19.8 n/a
1999 632 34.6 18.3 n/a
2000 626 33.8 18.5 6.1
2001 619 34.4 18.0 5.7
2002 565 32.7 17.3 4.8
2003 565 32.7 17.3 4.8
2004 556 33.0 16.8 5.4
2005 545 34.6 15.8 5
2006 520 32.9 15.8 6.3
2007 532 32.7 16.3 6
2008 513 28.3 18.1 6.4
2009 513 26.4 19.4 6.9
2010 510 25.6 19.9 8.4
2011 511 31.8 16.0 9.8
2012 513 29.0 17.6 8
2013 528 28.7 18.3 10
2014 519 28.8 17.9 8.9
2015 501 29.0 17.2 8
2016 486 30.0 16.2 10.1
2017 492 29.9 16.4 12
2018 473 31.0 15.2 11.8
2019 471 31.1 15.1 13
2020 456 29.6 15.3 13.2
2021 442 32.1 13.7 12
2022 448 29.8 15.0 10.7
2023 435 30.1 14.4 10.3

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 Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 22.7 17.9 n/a
1989 429 23.5 18.2 n/a
1990 448 24.1 18.5 0
1991 454 25.9 17.5 n/a
1992 468 26.5 17.6 n/a
1993 448 24.0 18.7 n/a
1994 459 24.5 18.7 n/a
1995 506 27.0 18.7 n/a
1996 506 27.0 18.7 n/a
1997 659 31.6 20.9 n/a
1998 644 32.6 19.8 n/a
1999 632 34.6 18.3 n/a
2000 626 33.8 18.5 6.1
2001 619 34.4 18.0 5.7
2002 565 32.7 17.3 4.8
2003 565 32.7 17.3 4.8
2004 556 33.0 16.8 5.4
2005 545 34.6 15.8 5
2006 520 32.9 15.8 6.3
2007 532 32.7 16.3 6
2008 513 28.3 18.1 6.4
2009 513 26.4 19.4 6.9
2010 510 25.6 19.9 8.4
2011 511 31.8 16.0 9.8
2012 513 29.0 17.6 8
2013 528 28.7 18.3 10
2014 519 28.8 17.9 8.9
2015 501 29.0 17.2 8
2016 486 30.0 16.2 10.1
2017 492 29.9 16.4 12
2018 473 31.0 15.2 11.8
2019 471 31.1 15.1 13
2020 456 29.6 15.3 13.2
2021 442 32.1 13.7 12
2022 448 29.8 15.0 10.7
2023 435 30.1 14.4 10.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $01 (3.2%) $30 (96.8%) $31
2020 $01 (3.0%) $32 (97.0%) $33
2021 $06 (15.8%) $31 (81.6%) $38
2022 $01 (2.8%) $35 (97.2%) $36

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 70th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Central Elementary School)79.283.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)83.383.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)85.979.3
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Central Elementary School)95.392.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)84.781.8
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Central Elementary School)79.374.3
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)91.791.4
 0.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Central Elementary School)81.579.1
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Central Elementary School)95.392.2
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)8785.4
 1.6%
   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 Students471435
 7.6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian1411
 21.4%
Hispanic59
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White438401
 8.4%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%10.3%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Elementary School

Students at Central Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 435 students attended Central Elementary School.

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

Middle : Hampton Middle School
High : Hampton High School

Yes! Central Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 64th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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