Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Q: Is Karen A. Ionta Elementary School a good school?

Karen A. Ionta Elementary School ranks 294 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Karen A. Ionta Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Hermitage School District in Pennsylvania, with 307 students. The school consistently outperforms state averages on standardized tests and stands out for its academic excellence, diverse student population, and efficient resource allocation.

Academically, Karen A. Ionta Elementary School shines, with 63.5% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and 89.7% proficiency in Science, significantly higher than the state's 65.6%. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate of 67.3% is well above the state's 53.8%. This consistent academic performance places the school in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

The school's diverse student population is another notable feature, with 11.07% African American, 0.65% Hispanic, and 1.95% Asian students, compared to the nearby Artman Elementary School, which has a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, 48.86% of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population from low socioeconomic backgrounds. This diversity, combined with the school's strong academic outcomes, suggests an effective approach to supporting students from various backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 4-5

375 N Hermitage Road
Hermitage, PA 16148

(724) 981-8750

District: Hermitage School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,240

Students who attend Karen A. Ionta Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Delahunty Middle School
High:	Hickory High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

African American:

11.1%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Karen A. Ionta Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), African American (11.1%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Karen A. Ionta Elementary School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School is $14,240.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Karen A. Ionta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Karen A. Ionta Elementary School 294^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Karen A. Ionta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Hermitage School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermitage School District 61^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	59.74	716^th	1545	53.7%
2007	68.18	536^th	1555	65.5%
2008	63.63	657^th	1551	57.6%
2009	66.59	561^st	1549	63.8%
2010	72.14	437^th	1579	72.3%
2011	72.26	430^th	1597	73.1%
2012	70.30	541^st	1599	66.2%
2013	71.18	470^th	1519	69.1%
2014	72.49	431^st	1467	70.6%
2015	78.69	290^th	1474	80.3%
2016	77.97	321^st	1554	79.3%
2017	76.22	358^th	1547	76.9%
2018	79.54	287^th	1530	81.2%
2019	80.40	275^th	1544	82.2%
2021	71.66	413^th	1433	71.2%
2022	78.43	321^st	1534	79.1%
2023	79.28	294^th	1534	80.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.70	200^th	1414	85.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.34	321^st	1043	69.2%

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Rank History for White students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.96	257^th	1236	79.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	314	14	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	334
1989	312	17	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	332
1990	304	16	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	326
1991	306	19	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	330
1992	332	16	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
1993	353	21	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	379
1994	320	18	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	340
1995	350	15	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	367
1996	350	15	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	367
1997	305	27	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	334
1998	333	25	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	361
1999	349	24	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	375
2000	381	27	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	415
2001	312	27	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	343
2002	305	29	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	338
2003	305	29	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	338
2004	314	30	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	348
2005	263	33	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	303
2006	265	28	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	299
2007	265	24	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	296
2008	273	25	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	307
2009	268	23	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	305
2010	273	27	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	312
2011	263	27	10	4	0	0	1	305
2012	249	22	12	5	0	0	2	290
2013	271	24	8	5	0	0	3	311
2014	267	30	7	5	0	0	3	312
2015	279	25	7	7	0	1	7	326
2016	292	17	7	3	1	2	18	340
2017	272	23	6	5	2	1	22	331
2018	274	21	7	1	1	2	23	329
2019	287	23	4	1	0	2	14	331
2020	268	26	4	0	0	3	20	321
2021	228	27	6	1	0	2	26	290
2022	236	33	7	1	0	1	25	303
2023	242	34	6	2	0	1	22	307

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 Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1989	332	21.0	15.8	n/a
1990	326	18.8	17.3	0
1991	330	20.5	16.0	n/a
1992	354	23.8	14.8	n/a
1993	379	21.0	18.0	n/a
1994	340	22.5	15.1	n/a
1995	367	21.5	17.1	n/a
1996	367	21.5	17.1	n/a
1997	334	22.0	15.2	n/a
1998	361	19.0	19.0	n/a
1999	375	20.0	18.8	n/a
2000	415	23.0	18.0	29.4
2001	343	21.0	16.3	28.9
2002	338	18.0	18.8	26
2003	338	18.0	18.8	26
2004	348	19.5	17.8	22.1
2005	303	17.9	16.9	29
2006	299	17.0	17.6	27.8
2007	296	17.6	16.8	23.3
2008	307	17.7	17.3	n/a
2009	305	17.4	17.4	n/a
2010	312	17.4	17.8	24.4
2011	305	19.8	15.3	29.8
2012	290	18.6	15.5	29
2013	311	19.5	15.9	34.7
2014	312	18.8	16.5	32.7
2015	326	18.0	18.1	35
2016	340	19.0	17.8	37.4
2017	331	18.2	18.1	n/a
2018	329	17.9	18.3	n/a
2019	331	17.4	18.9	42.6
2020	321	17.9	17.9	n/a
2021	290	18.8	15.3	48.3
2022	303	19.3	15.6	45.2
2023	307	21.1	14.5	48.9

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 Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	21.0	15.9	n/a
1989	332	21.0	15.8	n/a
1990	326	18.8	17.3	0
1991	330	20.5	16.0	n/a
1992	354	23.8	14.8	n/a
1993	379	21.0	18.0	n/a
1994	340	22.5	15.1	n/a
1995	367	21.5	17.1	n/a
1996	367	21.5	17.1	n/a
1997	334	22.0	15.2	n/a
1998	361	19.0	19.0	n/a
1999	375	20.0	18.8	n/a
2000	415	23.0	18.0	29.4
2001	343	21.0	16.3	28.9
2002	338	18.0	18.8	26
2003	338	18.0	18.8	26
2004	348	19.5	17.8	22.1
2005	303	17.9	16.9	29
2006	299	17.0	17.6	27.8
2007	296	17.6	16.8	23.3
2008	307	17.7	17.3	n/a
2009	305	17.4	17.4	n/a
2010	312	17.4	17.8	24.4
2011	305	19.8	15.3	29.8
2012	290	18.6	15.5	29
2013	311	19.5	15.9	34.7
2014	312	18.8	16.5	32.7
2015	326	18.0	18.1	35
2016	340	19.0	17.8	37.4
2017	331	18.2	18.1	n/a
2018	329	17.9	18.3	n/a
2019	331	17.4	18.9	42.6
2020	321	17.9	17.9	n/a
2021	290	18.8	15.3	48.3
2022	303	19.3	15.6	45.2
2023	307	21.1	14.5	48.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$502 (4.2%)	$11,577 (95.8%)	$12,079
2020	$676 (5.4%)	$11,947 (94.6%)	$12,624
2021	$1,139 (8.1%)	$12,884 (91.9%)	$14,023
2022	$1,096 (7.7%)	$13,144 (92.3%)	$14,240

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Karen A. Ionta 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 275^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 294^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	68.3	72	3.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	89.9	89.7	0.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	75	71.4	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	66.1	57.3	8.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	78.6	64	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	67.2	63.5	3.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	89.9	89.7	0.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Karen A. Ionta Elementary School)	76.7	67.3	9.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	307	7.3%
African American	23	34	47.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	287	242	15.7%
Two or More Races	14	22	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.6%	48.9%	6.3%

Schools Near Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School	Public	4-5	375 N Hermitage Road	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-8750	307	21	14.5	48.9%	242 (78.8%)	34 (11.1%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	79.3	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.4	321^st of 1534 public elementary schools	79.1%	27		72.0	57.3		63.5	89.7	89.7		71.4	64.0		67.3	$14,240	$1,096	$13,144
Artman Elementary School	Public	K-3	343 N Hermitage Rd	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-8750	609	35	17.3	51.2%	499 (81.9%)	46 (7.6%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.9%)								(n/a)	67.1				67.1			70.6				70.6	$13,690	$955	$12,735
Sharpsville Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Hittle Drive	Sharpsville	16150	Mercer County	Sharpsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 962-7455	424	27	15.6	38.2%	360 (84.9%)	15 (3.5%)	14 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	66.4	565^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.2%		62.9	624^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.3%	59	66.2	60.6	35.3		53.8	90.0	90.0	61.8	63.3	55.9		60.2	$14,457	$2,137	$12,320
Case Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	36 Case Avenue	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 983-4015	484	44	11.0	100.0%	300 (62.0%)	109 (22.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (13.6%)	41.4	999^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.9%		36.5	1066^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.5%	67	52.0	20.3	50.9	16.7	35.6	67.8	67.8	55.1	32.8	47.1	54.3	48.0	$15,772	$1,893	$13,879
Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 Roemer Blvd	Farrell	16121	Mercer County	Farrell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 346-6585	378	41	9.2	99.2%	49 (13.0%)	248 (65.6%)	17 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.9%)	11.8	1322^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	13.8%		20.1	1209^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.2%	113	13.3	4.8	35.2	9.1	16.8	33.4	33.4	11.1	9.5	32.7	18.2	18.8	$28,800	$4,751	$24,049
Musser Elementary School	Public	K-6	500 Cedar Ave	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-4381	309	26	11.7	100.0%	94 (30.4%)	161 (52.1%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.2%)	35.3	1074^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.0%		24.5	1171^st of 1534 public elementary schools	23.7%	97	57.1	26.5	16.7	12.5	27.5	79.4	79.4	53.6	29.4	44.5	45.0	42.5	$15,841	$1,901	$13,941
West Hill Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Ellsworth St	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-4880	253	22	11.5	100.0%	159 (62.8%)	54 (21.3%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.8%)	33.3	1098^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.4%		24.3	1174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.5%	76	29.0	46.5	33.4	21.7	33.1	60.7	60.7	48.4	39.3	38.5	43.4	42.2	$16,522	$1,983	$14,539
Luther W Low Elementary School	Public	K-3	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 634-3030	201	20	10.0	49.3%	186 (92.5%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)	71.7				71.7			73.9				73.9	$15,456	$1,248	$14,208
Reynolds Elementary School	Public	K-6	1609 Brentwood Dr	Greenville	16125	Mercer County	Reynolds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 646-5601	516	35	14.9	59.7%	486 (94.2%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	40.5	1010^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%		42.2	1000^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.8%	10	40.4	24.2	23.5	39.1	31.0	75.7	75.7	54.4	40.6	43.2	55.0	47.8	$14,186	$3,693	$10,493
Wilmington Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	450 Wood St	New Wilmington	16142	Lawrence County	Wilmington Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 656-8866	350	30	11.8	99.1%	339 (96.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	61.9	657^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.2%		61.3	656^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.2%	1	58.9	54.8			57.0	79.3	79.3	64.7	47.6			56.5	$30,501	$2,968	$27,533

Frequently Asked Questions about Karen A. Ionta Elementary School

What district is Karen A. Ionta Elementary School in?

Hermitage School District

What schools do graduates of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Karen A. Ionta Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Delahunty Middle School
High : Hickory High School

How many students attend Karen A. Ionta Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 307 students attended Karen A. Ionta Elementary School.

Is Karen A. Ionta Elementary School a good school?

Karen A. Ionta Elementary School ranks 294^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Karen A. Ionta Elementary School?

Students at Karen A. Ionta Elementary School are 79% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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