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Klein Elementary School

Summary:

Klein Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 306 students. The school is part of the Harbor Creek School District, which is ranked 56 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Klein Elementary School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's overall proficiency rates were 63.8% in Math, 95.5% in Science, and 75.3% in English Language Arts, all significantly higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 42.81% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, in contrast to the nearby Erie City School District schools, which have much higher rates of poverty.

However, Klein Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with 92.81% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is not representative of the broader diversity found in the surrounding communities. This lack of racial diversity raises questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lincoln Elementary School, Pfeiffer-Burleigh School, and Robert Benjamin Wiley Community Charter School, Klein Elementary School outperforms these schools on various academic measures, suggesting that the school may have access to more resources, better teaching practices, or a more supportive community that contributes to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 5325 E Lake Rd
       Erie, PA  16511-1424

(814) 897-2100

District: Harbor Creek School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
214th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,936 Help


Students who attend Klein Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harbor Creek Junior High School
High:    Harbor Creek Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  306

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Klein Elementary School ranks better than 86% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Harbor Creek School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Klein Elementary School is 13.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Klein Elementary School is $14,936, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Harbor Creek School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Klein Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Klein Elementary School 214th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Klein Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Harbor Creek School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harbor Creek School District 56th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Klein Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Klein Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.90 301st 1302 76.9%
2004 89.13 73rd 1308 94.4%
2005 76.54 273rd 1299 79.0%
2006 66.94 540th 1545 65.0%
2007 68.23 531st 1555 65.9%
2008 72.80 405th 1551 73.9%
2009 76.61 296th 1549 80.9%
2010 73.94 378th 1579 76.1%
2011 76.21 298th 1597 81.3%
2012 77.94 278th 1599 82.6%
2013 76.83 318th 1519 79.1%
2014 76.85 312th 1467 78.7%
2015 70.87 452nd 1474 69.3%
2016 79.00 299th 1554 80.8%
2017 80.19 286th 1547 81.5%
2018 88.45 90th 1530 94.1%
2019 89.75 68th 1544 95.6%
2021 89.61 89th 1433 93.8%
2022 84.69 206th 1534 86.6%
2023 83.89 214th 1534 86.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Klein Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.81 93rd 1414 93.4%
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Rank History for White students at Klein Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.60 261st 1236 78.9%
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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 Klein Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 372 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1989 376 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 357 4 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1991 384 4 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 445 9 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 466 8 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 455 12 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1995 460 8 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1996 460 8 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1997 452 6 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 430 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 425 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 391 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2001 386 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 320 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2003 320 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2004 303 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 298 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 317 9 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2007 294 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 301 15 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 313 14 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 287 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2011 272 6 0 1 0 0 1 0 280
2012 285 3 0 4 0 0 1 0 293
2013 287 0 2 7 0 0 2 0 298
2014 276 3 3 5 0 0 5 0 292
2015 285 2 2 7 0 0 6 0 302
2016 295 1 3 6 0 0 8 0 313
2017 297 0 3 10 0 0 10 0 320
2018 313 2 0 8 0 0 11 0 334
2019 309 1 0 7 0 0 14 0 331
2020 307 0 2 5 0 0 15 0 329
2021 302 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 320
2022 285 0 0 11 0 0 10 0 306
2023 284 0 0 14 0 0 8 0 306

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 Klein Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 17.3 21.8 n/a
1989 382 17.3 22.0 n/a
1990 366 16.5 22.1 0
1991 395 17.0 23.2 n/a
1992 461 22.5 20.4 n/a
1993 486 19.5 24.9 n/a
1994 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1995 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1996 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1997 468 23.5 19.9 n/a
1998 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1999 433 22.0 19.7 n/a
2000 396 22.0 18.0 18.7
2001 392 22.5 17.4 14.3
2002 328 22.4 14.6 15.2
2003 328 22.4 14.6 15.2
2004 313 22.9 13.7 16.6
2005 304 23.5 12.9 16.4
2006 331 24.3 13.6 23.9
2007 309 22.6 13.7 26.5
2008 322 21.3 15.1 30.7
2009 331 25.0 13.2 22.1
2010 296 24.7 11.9 16.6
2011 280 23.8 11.7 24.6
2012 293 22.6 12.9 24.2
2013 298 22.7 13.0 24.8
2014 292 22.5 12.9 36.3
2015 302 22.0 13.7 31.5
2016 313 25.0 12.5 29.4
2017 320 22.6 14.1 35.9
2018 334 24.6 13.5 29.3
2019 331 24.6 13.4 38.1
2020 329 24.6 13.3 33.7
2021 320 24.3 13.1 41.3
2022 306 23.3 13.1 37.9
2023 306 22.5 13.6 42.8

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 Klein Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 378 17.3 21.8 n/a
1989 382 17.3 22.0 n/a
1990 366 16.5 22.1 0
1991 395 17.0 23.2 n/a
1992 461 22.5 20.4 n/a
1993 486 19.5 24.9 n/a
1994 476 21.0 22.7 n/a
1995 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1996 479 22.0 21.8 n/a
1997 468 23.5 19.9 n/a
1998 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1999 433 22.0 19.7 n/a
2000 396 22.0 18.0 18.7
2001 392 22.5 17.4 14.3
2002 328 22.4 14.6 15.2
2003 328 22.4 14.6 15.2
2004 313 22.9 13.7 16.6
2005 304 23.5 12.9 16.4
2006 331 24.3 13.6 23.9
2007 309 22.6 13.7 26.5
2008 322 21.3 15.1 30.7
2009 331 25.0 13.2 22.1
2010 296 24.7 11.9 16.6
2011 280 23.8 11.7 24.6
2012 293 22.6 12.9 24.2
2013 298 22.7 13.0 24.8
2014 292 22.5 12.9 36.3
2015 302 22.0 13.7 31.5
2016 313 25.0 12.5 29.4
2017 320 22.6 14.1 35.9
2018 334 24.6 13.5 29.3
2019 331 24.6 13.4 38.1
2020 329 24.6 13.3 33.7
2021 320 24.3 13.1 41.3
2022 306 23.3 13.1 37.9
2023 306 22.5 13.6 42.8

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 Klein Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $664 (5.2%) $12,149 (94.8%) $12,813
2020 $902 (6.9%) $12,178 (93.1%) $13,080
2021 $1,257 (8.7%) $13,130 (91.3%) $14,387
2022 $1,072 (7.2%) $13,864 (92.8%) $14,936

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Klein Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 214th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Klein Elementary School)86.279.5
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Klein Elementary School)92.382
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Klein Elementary School)83.679.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Klein Elementary School)10095.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Klein Elementary School)88.577.3
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Klein Elementary School)7548.8
 26.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Klein Elementary School)77.876.8
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Klein Elementary School)70.550
 20.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Klein Elementary School)7566.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Klein Elementary School)79.763.8
 15.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Klein Elementary School)10095.5
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Klein Elementary School)84.475.3
 9.1%
   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 Students331306
 7.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White309284
 8.1%
Two or More Races148
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%42.8%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Klein Elementary School

Students at Klein Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 306 students attended Klein Elementary School.

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

Middle : Harbor Creek Junior High School
High : Harbor Creek Senior High School

Klein Elementary School ranks 214th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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