Foose School

Summary:

Foose School is an elementary school located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Harrisburg City School District, which is ranked 575 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Foose School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with a statewide rank between 1400-1500 out of around 1,500 schools for the past several years. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly lower than the state and district averages, with only 7.8% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 5.7% in the Harrisburg City School District. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for these groups.

While Foose School has relatively high spending per student at $23,694 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, the academic performance remains extremely low, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The nearby Central Dauphin School District and West Shore School District schools, such as Paxtang Elementary and Hillside Elementary, have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates above the state averages, highlighting the importance of factors beyond just funding in driving student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1301 Sycamore St
       Harrisburg, PA  17104


(717) 703-1280

District: Harrisburg City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1510th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,694 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  511

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.4%
African American:
40.5%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foose School ranks worse than 99% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.4%), African American (40.5%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Harrisburg City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foose School is 10.6, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foose School is $23,694. 3 elementary schools in the Harrisburg City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foose School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foose School 1510th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Foose School in the ranking list.)

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Harrisburg City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg City School District 575th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foose School

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Rank History for all students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.02 1272nd 1302 2.3%
2004 0.31 1297th 1308 0.8%
2005 0.49 1289th 1299 0.8%
2006 0.29 1543rd 1545 0.1%
2007 1.12 1544th 1555 0.7%
2008 0.96 1542nd 1551 0.6%
2009 0.34 1545th 1549 0.3%
2010 3.27 1544th 1579 2.2%
2011 1.61 1578th 1597 1.2%
2012 2.15 1563rd 1599 2.3%
2013 0.85 1499th 1519 1.3%
2014 0.77 1452nd 1467 1.0%
2015 4.47 1405th 1474 4.7%
2016 3.99 1482nd 1554 4.6%
2017 6.21 1425th 1547 7.9%
2018 6.21 1420th 1530 7.2%
2019 3.30 1500th 1544 2.8%
2021 2.82 1429th 1433 0.3%
2022 2.80 1532nd 1534 0.1%
2023 2.90 1529th 1534 0.3%
2024 3.43 1510th 1526 1.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.63 189th 196 3.6%
2024 13.92 197th 200 1.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.15 1407th 1414 0.5%
2024 5.19 1409th 1432 1.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 4.23 1453rd 1488 2.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.71 929th 1043 10.9%
2024 10.72 1059th 1084 2.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 3.62 1480th 1495 1.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.06 412th 437 5.7%
2024 16.63 418th 437 4.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foose School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.50 422nd 432 2.3%
2024 10.28 437th 454 3.7%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Foose School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 60 408 32 136 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1989 59 411 31 131 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1990 62 410 34 166 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1991 56 407 43 201 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1992 48 389 32 208 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 43 373 25 224 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1994 35 375 23 214 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1995 26 470 4 118 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1996 26 470 4 118 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1997 28 445 5 108 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1998 29 455 2 90 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 29 463 2 103 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2000 15 407 4 136 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 25 271 7 91 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2002 30 423 27 213 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 30 423 27 213 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 40 447 29 228 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2005 41 496 31 277 0 n/a n/a 0 845
2006 41 463 31 295 1 n/a n/a 0 831
2007 38 437 28 268 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2008 38 352 22 225 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2009 32 357 27 217 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2010 33 376 21 210 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2011 29 435 20 202 0 0 0 0 686
2012 21 408 15 228 0 0 1 0 673
2013 12 373 13 242 0 0 4 0 644
2014 10 289 8 216 0 0 11 0 534
2015 11 282 9 222 0 0 15 0 539
2016 12 237 6 222 1 0 11 0 489
2017 10 187 6 233 1 0 10 0 447
2018 14 191 6 279 0 0 17 0 507
2019 15 217 5 266 1 0 15 0 519
2020 19 230 7 263 0 0 23 0 542
2021 22 219 7 248 1 0 17 0 514
2022 18 216 5 225 0 0 16 0 480
2023 25 227 8 262 0 0 13 0 535
2024 8 207 4 273 0 0 19 0 511

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 Foose School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 36.0 17.6 n/a
1989 632 34.0 18.5 n/a
1990 672 35.0 19.2 0
1991 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1992 677 35.0 19.3 n/a
1993 665 34.0 19.6 n/a
1994 647 35.0 18.5 n/a
1995 618 39.0 15.8 n/a
1996 618 39.0 15.8 n/a
1997 586 36.4 16.1 n/a
1998 576 30.4 18.9 n/a
1999 597 35.0 17.1 n/a
2000 565 33.0 17.1 91.2
2001 394 26.0 15.2 92.1
2002 693 43.0 16.1 98.8
2003 693 43.0 16.1 98.8
2004 744 50.8 14.6 84.4
2005 845 52.2 16.2 81.1
2006 831 57.2 14.5 87
2007 772 45.0 17.2 99.6
2008 638 51.5 12.4 99.5
2009 634 49.8 12.7 99.5
2010 641 52.3 12.2 93.3
2011 686 46.5 14.7 92
2012 673 46.2 14.5 85.3
2013 644 45.2 14.2 88.8
2014 534 36.4 14.6 92.3
2015 539 40.0 13.4 99.4
2016 489 36.0 13.5 85.7
2017 447 39.5 11.3 97.3
2018 507 39.3 12.8 90.7
2019 519 39.8 13.0 100
2020 542 47.8 11.3 100
2021 514 48.0 10.6 99.4
2022 480 46.8 10.2 99.4
2023 535 47.4 11.2 100
2024 511 48.0 10.6 100

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 Foose School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 36.0 17.6 n/a
1989 632 34.0 18.5 n/a
1990 672 35.0 19.2 0
1991 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1992 677 35.0 19.3 n/a
1993 665 34.0 19.6 n/a
1994 647 35.0 18.5 n/a
1995 618 39.0 15.8 n/a
1996 618 39.0 15.8 n/a
1997 586 36.4 16.1 n/a
1998 576 30.4 18.9 n/a
1999 597 35.0 17.1 n/a
2000 565 33.0 17.1 91.2
2001 394 26.0 15.2 92.1
2002 693 43.0 16.1 98.8
2003 693 43.0 16.1 98.8
2004 744 50.8 14.6 84.4
2005 845 52.2 16.2 81.1
2006 831 57.2 14.5 87
2007 772 45.0 17.2 99.6
2008 638 51.5 12.4 99.5
2009 634 49.8 12.7 99.5
2010 641 52.3 12.2 93.3
2011 686 46.5 14.7 92
2012 673 46.2 14.5 85.3
2013 644 45.2 14.2 88.8
2014 534 36.4 14.6 92.3
2015 539 40.0 13.4 99.4
2016 489 36.0 13.5 85.7
2017 447 39.5 11.3 97.3
2018 507 39.3 12.8 90.7
2019 519 39.8 13.0 100
2020 542 47.8 11.3 100
2021 514 48.0 10.6 99.4
2022 480 46.8 10.2 99.4
2023 535 47.4 11.2 100
2024 511 48.0 10.6 100

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 Foose School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,491 (10.2%) $13,143 (89.8%) $14,634
2020 $3,226 (26.9%) $8,766 (73.1%) $11,992
2021 $830 (5.2%) $15,035 (94.8%) $15,865
2022 $615 (2.6%) $23,078 (97.4%) $23,694

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Foose School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1500th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1529th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Foose School)20.59.3
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Foose School)2012.3
 7.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Foose School)9.51.3
 8.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Foose School)35.825
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Foose School)17.99.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Foose School)14.64.2
 10.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Foose School)35.825
 10.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Foose School)18.99.4
 9.5%
   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 Students519535
 3.1%
African American217227
 4.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic266262
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1525
 66.7%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Foose School.

Students at Foose School are 53% Hispanic, 41% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.

Foose School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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