Hallowell Elementary School

Summary:

Hallowell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Horsham, PA, serving 425 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Hatboro-Horsham School District, which is ranked 198 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hallowell Elementary consistently performs above the state average in PSSA test scores across Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA). In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 54% in Math, 76.8% in Science, and 57.7% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. However, the school's performance is slightly below that of the higher-performing Maple Glen Elementary and Jarrettown Elementary schools in the Upper Dublin School District. Hallowell's Hispanic students and students with disabilities perform relatively well compared to their peers statewide, but the school's White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform slightly below the state average.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Hallowell Elementary has increased from 29.9% in 2021-2022 to 33.41% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families. This may be a contributing factor to the performance gaps observed in certain student subgroups. Despite these challenges, Hallowell Elementary remains a solid-performing school within the Hatboro-Horsham School District, with academic results generally above the state averages.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 Moreland Ave
       Horsham, PA  19044


(215) 420-5900

District: Hatboro-Horsham School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
705th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,833 Help


Students who attend Hallowell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Keith Valley Middle School
High:    Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
Hispanic:
15.9%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hallowell Elementary School ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.1%), Hispanic (15.9%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hallowell Elementary School is 11, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hallowell Elementary School is $21,833, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hatboro-Horsham School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hallowell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hallowell Elementary School 705th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hallowell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hatboro-Horsham School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hatboro-Horsham School District 198th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hallowell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.03 345th 1302 73.5%
2004 79.36 259th 1308 80.2%
2005 66.97 480th 1299 63.0%
2006 84.56 101st 1545 93.5%
2007 78.63 268th 1555 82.8%
2008 75.53 331st 1551 78.7%
2009 81.23 171st 1549 89.0%
2010 80.91 179th 1579 88.7%
2011 82.02 148th 1597 90.7%
2012 82.70 129th 1599 91.9%
2013 80.34 220th 1519 85.5%
2014 85.67 74th 1467 95.0%
2015 84.10 178th 1474 87.9%
2016 79.33 291st 1554 81.3%
2017 75.69 374th 1547 75.8%
2018 73.81 406th 1530 73.5%
2019 68.32 538th 1544 65.2%
2021 50.25 807th 1433 43.7%
2022 58.95 712th 1534 53.6%
2023 64.29 608th 1534 60.4%
2024 60.39 705th 1526 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.62 466th 1414 67.0%
2024 58.05 632nd 1432 55.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.14 655th 1488 56.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.09 478th 1043 54.2%
2024 60.27 356th 1084 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.93 713th 1495 52.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.48 167th 454 63.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hallowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.65 578th 1236 53.2%
2024 45.58 722nd 1229 41.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Hallowell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 303 10 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 345 17 14 5 1 n/a n/a 0 382
1990 336 26 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1991 352 17 14 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 391 11 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1993 290 14 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 321
1994 332 11 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 356 18 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1996 356 18 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1997 382 16 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 368 21 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 374 17 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 384 15 21 5 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2001 382 16 22 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 376 20 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 376 20 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 350 16 21 1 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 325 18 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 330 27 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2007 329 24 36 3 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 306 20 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2009 282 16 39 10 0 n/a n/a 9 356
2010 256 15 35 11 0 n/a n/a 7 324
2011 257 8 29 10 0 0 6 0 310
2012 243 9 25 9 0 0 5 0 291
2013 229 7 25 14 0 0 4 0 279
2014 239 7 15 13 0 0 4 0 278
2015 239 11 12 12 0 0 4 0 278
2016 250 13 14 20 0 0 5 0 302
2017 243 12 16 31 0 0 5 0 307
2018 271 15 25 38 0 0 5 0 354
2019 524 22 24 61 0 0 16 0 647
2020 490 23 19 65 0 0 19 0 616
2021 298 22 18 62 0 0 6 0 406
2022 293 31 22 58 0 0 14 0 418
2023 294 20 25 69 0 0 17 0 425
2024 305 21 18 68 0 0 17 0 429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hallowell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 18.2 18.2 n/a
1989 382 23.2 16.4 n/a
1990 376 21.8 17.2 0
1991 383 24.0 15.9 n/a
1992 419 24.3 17.2 n/a
1993 321 20.5 15.7 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 388 20.8 18.7 n/a
1996 388 20.8 18.7 n/a
1997 426 22.0 19.4 n/a
1998 417 21.5 19.4 n/a
1999 417 24.0 17.4 n/a
2000 425 24.1 17.6 2.1
2001 423 24.7 17.1 1.7
2002 418 24.6 17.0 2.9
2003 418 24.6 17.0 2.9
2004 389 22.8 17.1 1.8
2005 368 23.1 15.9 3.3
2006 385 25.5 15.1 5.5
2007 393 25.7 15.3 7.9
2008 370 26.0 14.2 5.4
2009 356 26.6 13.4 6.1
2010 324 25.6 12.6 10.7
2011 310 24.1 12.8 11.9
2012 291 23.2 12.5 14.8
2013 279 21.2 13.1 17.2
2014 278 22.6 12.2 18.7
2015 278 22.0 12.6 20.1
2016 302 21.0 14.3 21.9
2017 307 22.1 13.8 21.5
2018 354 23.2 15.2 26.8
2019 647 44.3 14.5 32
2020 616 46.8 13.1 33.6
2021 406 31.4 12.9 30.8
2022 418 34.2 12.2 29.9
2023 425 34.2 12.4 33.4
2024 429 39.0 11.0 37.8

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 Hallowell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 18.2 18.2 n/a
1989 382 23.2 16.4 n/a
1990 376 21.8 17.2 0
1991 383 24.0 15.9 n/a
1992 419 24.3 17.2 n/a
1993 321 20.5 15.7 n/a
1994 353 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 388 20.8 18.7 n/a
1996 388 20.8 18.7 n/a
1997 426 22.0 19.4 n/a
1998 417 21.5 19.4 n/a
1999 417 24.0 17.4 n/a
2000 425 24.1 17.6 2.1
2001 423 24.7 17.1 1.7
2002 418 24.6 17.0 2.9
2003 418 24.6 17.0 2.9
2004 389 22.8 17.1 1.8
2005 368 23.1 15.9 3.3
2006 385 25.5 15.1 5.5
2007 393 25.7 15.3 7.9
2008 370 26.0 14.2 5.4
2009 356 26.6 13.4 6.1
2010 324 25.6 12.6 10.7
2011 310 24.1 12.8 11.9
2012 291 23.2 12.5 14.8
2013 279 21.2 13.1 17.2
2014 278 22.6 12.2 18.7
2015 278 22.0 12.6 20.1
2016 302 21.0 14.3 21.9
2017 307 22.1 13.8 21.5
2018 354 23.2 15.2 26.8
2019 647 44.3 14.5 32
2020 616 46.8 13.1 33.6
2021 406 31.4 12.9 30.8
2022 418 34.2 12.2 29.9
2023 425 34.2 12.4 33.4
2024 429 39.0 11.0 37.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hallowell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $585 (3.2%) $17,892 (96.8%) $18,478
2020 $426 (2.3%) $18,058 (97.7%) $18,484
2021 $942 (4.4%) $20,293 (95.6%) $21,234
2022 $637 (2.9%) $21,196 (97.1%) $21,833

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hallowell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hallowell Elementary School)44.652
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hallowell Elementary School)65.466.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hallowell Elementary School)70.351.5
 18.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hallowell Elementary School)88.281.8
 6.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hallowell Elementary School)79.262.1
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Hallowell Elementary School)54.836.4
 18.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hallowell Elementary School)77.471.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Hallowell Elementary School)56.146.8
 9.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Hallowell Elementary School)88.281.8
 6.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hallowell Elementary School)73.966.5
 7.4%
   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 Students647425
 34.3%
African American2220
 9.1%
American Indian00
Asian2425
 4.2%
Hispanic6169
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White524294
 43.9%
Two or More Races1617
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%33.4%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hallowell Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Hallowell Elementary School.

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

Middle : Keith Valley Middle School
High : Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School

Students at Hallowell Elementary School are 71% White, 16% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Hallowell Elementary School ranks 705th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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