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Poff Elementary School

Summary:

Poff Elementary School is a highly-acclaimed public elementary school in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, serving 314 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Hampton Township School District.

Poff Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with exceptional academic performance. In the 2023-2024 school year, 89.5% of students were proficient or better in Math and 93.2% were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far surpassing the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is significantly higher than other nearby schools, including those in the Fox Chapel Area and North Allegheny School Districts. Poff Elementary also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking within the top 50 elementary schools in Pennsylvania for female, male, white, and disabled students.

Despite its exceptional academic outcomes, Poff Elementary operates with relatively low spending per student, ranging from $43 to $55 per student over the past four school years. This suggests the school is able to achieve its high performance with modest financial resources, a testament to the dedication and effectiveness of its educators and the supportive community it serves.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2990 Haberlein Rd
       Gibsonia, PA  15044-8230

(412) 492-6335

District: Hampton Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $50 Help


Students who attend Poff Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hampton Middle School
High:    Hampton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  314

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Asian:
3.2%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Poff Elementary School ranks better than 99.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hampton Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Poff Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hampton Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (92%), Asian (3.2%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hampton Township School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poff 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 Poff Elementary School is $50, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hampton Township School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poff Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Poff Elementary School 3rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Poff Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hampton Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hampton Township School District 2nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poff Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Poff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.25 158th 1302 87.9%
2004 80.89 237th 1308 81.9%
2005 84.62 92nd 1299 92.9%
2006 85.76 74th 1545 95.2%
2007 75.90 338th 1555 78.3%
2008 83.66 122nd 1551 92.1%
2009 83.80 90th 1549 94.2%
2010 85.06 62nd 1579 96.1%
2011 88.28 13th 1597 99.2%
2012 85.30 49th 1599 96.9%
2013 87.98 19th 1519 98.7%
2014 87.05 42nd 1467 97.1%
2016 90.91 37th 1554 97.6%
2017 92.67 13th 1547 99.2%
2018 92.80 16th 1530 99.0%
2019 92.73 15th 1544 99.0%
2021 92.12 48th 1433 96.7%
2022 93.12 43rd 1534 97.2%
2023 96.03 3rd 1534 99.8%
2024 95.54 3rd 1526 99.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Poff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.45 9th 1488 99.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Poff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.26 37th 1084 96.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Poff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.27 5th 1495 99.7%
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Rank History for White students at Poff Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.10 6th 1236 99.5%
2024 94.17 8th 1229 99.3%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Poff Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 440 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 422 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1991 427 3 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 442 3 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1993 471 2 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 500 0 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1995 540 1 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1996 540 1 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1997 392 2 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 368 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1999 351 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2000 365 1 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 345 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 388 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 388 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 362 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 186 2 2 175 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 321 3 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2007 324 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2008 311 5 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 306 6 7 0 0 n/a n/a 1 320
2010 312 7 8 0 0 n/a n/a 2 329
2011 302 7 8 0 0 0 3 0 320
2012 282 7 8 4 0 0 6 0 307
2013 256 4 4 1 1 0 4 0 270
2014 269 2 7 1 1 0 3 0 283
2015 258 2 6 1 1 0 4 0 272
2016 257 2 9 0 1 0 4 0 273
2017 278 3 7 2 1 0 6 0 297
2018 279 2 6 2 1 0 5 0 295
2019 301 1 7 2 0 0 5 0 316
2020 323 0 5 2 0 0 3 0 333
2021 289 0 7 6 0 0 4 0 306
2022 303 1 10 7 1 0 4 0 326
2023 289 2 10 7 1 0 5 0 314

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 Poff Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 23.8 17.8 n/a
1989 446 23.3 19.1 n/a
1990 432 24.7 17.4 0
1991 440 27.5 16.0 n/a
1992 460 27.8 16.5 n/a
1993 483 28.6 16.9 n/a
1994 511 27.5 18.6 n/a
1995 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1996 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1997 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1998 377 24.5 15.4 n/a
1999 363 24.0 15.1 n/a
2000 373 24.0 15.5 5.4
2001 350 24.0 14.6 4.9
2002 392 23.7 16.5 5.1
2003 392 23.7 16.5 5.1
2004 368 22.8 16.1 3.8
2005 365 21.8 16.7 5.5
2006 330 19.7 16.8 4.8
2007 335 20.1 16.7 4.5
2008 320 15.1 21.2 3.4
2009 320 16.0 20.0 6.6
2010 329 17.0 19.2 8.6
2011 320 21.4 14.9 10
2012 307 18.5 16.5 9.1
2013 270 18.9 14.2 9.6
2014 283 16.6 16.9 12.4
2015 272 17.0 16.0 11.8
2016 273 18.0 15.1 12.1
2017 297 17.4 17.0 8.8
2018 295 20.2 14.6 9.5
2019 316 19.8 15.9 9.5
2020 333 21.2 15.6 9.6
2021 306 20.5 14.9 9.2
2022 326 21.4 15.2 8.9
2023 314 21.8 14.4 9.9

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 Poff Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 23.8 17.8 n/a
1989 446 23.3 19.1 n/a
1990 432 24.7 17.4 0
1991 440 27.5 16.0 n/a
1992 460 27.8 16.5 n/a
1993 483 28.6 16.9 n/a
1994 511 27.5 18.6 n/a
1995 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1996 554 29.0 19.1 n/a
1997 405 26.0 15.6 n/a
1998 377 24.5 15.4 n/a
1999 363 24.0 15.1 n/a
2000 373 24.0 15.5 5.4
2001 350 24.0 14.6 4.9
2002 392 23.7 16.5 5.1
2003 392 23.7 16.5 5.1
2004 368 22.8 16.1 3.8
2005 365 21.8 16.7 5.5
2006 330 19.7 16.8 4.8
2007 335 20.1 16.7 4.5
2008 320 15.1 21.2 3.4
2009 320 16.0 20.0 6.6
2010 329 17.0 19.2 8.6
2011 320 21.4 14.9 10
2012 307 18.5 16.5 9.1
2013 270 18.9 14.2 9.6
2014 283 16.6 16.9 12.4
2015 272 17.0 16.0 11.8
2016 273 18.0 15.1 12.1
2017 297 17.4 17.0 8.8
2018 295 20.2 14.6 9.5
2019 316 19.8 15.9 9.5
2020 333 21.2 15.6 9.6
2021 306 20.5 14.9 9.2
2022 326 21.4 15.2 8.9
2023 314 21.8 14.4 9.9

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 Poff Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $02 (4.3%) $44 (95.7%) $46
2020 $02 (4.7%) $42 (97.7%) $43
2021 $09 (16.4%) $46 (83.6%) $55
2022 $02 (4.0%) $48 (96.0%) $50

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Poff Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 15th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 3rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Poff Elementary School)95.892.7
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poff Elementary School)91.688.9
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Poff Elementary School)75.898.3
 22.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Poff Elementary School)100100
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poff Elementary School)91.393.4
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Poff Elementary School)86.578.7
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poff Elementary School)88.595.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Poff Elementary School)85.490.8
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Poff Elementary School)100100
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Poff Elementary School)90.592.6
 2.1%
   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 Students316314
 0.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian01
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White301289
 4%
Two or More Races55
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.5%9.9%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Poff Elementary School

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

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

Middle : Hampton Middle School
High : Hampton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Poff Elementary School.

Yes! Poff Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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