Standing Stone Elementary School

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Standing Stone Elementary School ranks 812 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Standing Stone Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, serving 421 students in grades K-5 as part of the Huntingdon Area School District. While the school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above district and state averages, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has a lower 2-star rating from SchoolDigger compared to the 3-5 star ratings of some nearby schools.

One key differentiator is Standing Stone Elementary's significantly higher percentage of white students (90.97%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 81.73% to 97.5% white students. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (62.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the rates of some nearby schools like Ferguson Township Elementary at 11.86%. Despite these challenges, Standing Stone Elementary performs relatively well in serving certain student subgroups, such as ranking 250 out of 1,043 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its performance with disabled students.

When compared to nearby schools, the data reveals a wide range of academic performance and school characteristics. For instance, Ferguson Township Elementary, part of the highly-ranked State College Area School District, consistently outperforms Standing Stone Elementary and the state averages across all subject areas. In contrast, some nearby schools, such as those in the Mount Union Area and Juniata Valley School Districts, have lower academic performance and higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.

Detail:

Public K-5

10 29th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652-9501

(814) 643-0771

District: Huntingdon Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,622

Students who attend Standing Stone Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Huntingdon Area Middle School
High:	Huntingdon Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.0%

Two or more races:

5.9%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Standing Stone Elementary School ranks worse than 52.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Standing Stone Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Standing Stone Elementary School employs 38.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Standing Stone Elementary School is $16,622.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Standing Stone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Standing Stone Elementary School 812^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Standing Stone Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Huntingdon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntingdon Area School District 343^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Standing Stone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Standing Stone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	58.11	639^th	1302	50.9%
2004	56.86	676^th	1308	48.3%
2005	60.65	615^th	1299	52.7%
2006	60.24	705^th	1545	54.4%
2007	64.41	623^rd	1555	59.9%
2008	61.74	703^rd	1551	54.7%
2009	56.61	840^th	1549	45.8%
2010	49.66	1016^th	1579	35.7%
2011	43.79	1145^th	1597	28.3%
2012	56.62	916^th	1599	42.7%
2013	43.43	1074^th	1519	29.3%
2014	36.83	1105^th	1467	24.7%
2015	38.90	1016^th	1474	31.1%
2016	33.14	1146^th	1554	26.3%
2017	34.72	1120^th	1547	27.6%
2018	29.10	1163^rd	1530	24.0%
2019	36.13	1102^nd	1544	28.6%
2021	39.26	978^th	1433	31.8%
2022	47.17	940^th	1534	38.7%
2023	53.94	812^th	1534	47.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Standing Stone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.85	673^rd	1414	52.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Standing Stone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	67.55	250^th	1043	76.0%

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Rank History for White students at Standing Stone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.20	927^th	1236	25.0%

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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 Standing Stone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	492	14	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	512
2001	469	17	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	495
2002	452	13	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	475
2003	452	13	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	475
2004	416	19	7	4	1	n/a	n/a	447
2005	405	10	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	426
2006	412	14	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	434
2007	413	15	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	434
2008	409	13	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	427
2009	439	7	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	448
2010	418	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	424
2011	399	2	3	1	0	0	4	409
2012	504	5	3	2	0	0	3	517
2013	476	6	6	3	1	0	10	502
2014	474	3	5	3	0	0	13	498
2015	478	10	0	1	0	8	9	506
2016	472	10	3	1	0	5	8	499
2017	446	10	1	1	0	2	13	473
2018	423	12	2	1	0	1	15	454
2019	451	12	1	3	0	0	19	486
2020	418	8	2	3	0	0	21	452
2021	394	5	2	3	0	0	23	427
2022	389	6	1	5	0	0	23	424
2023	383	9	1	3	0	0	25	421

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 Standing Stone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	512	33.5	15.3	36.9
2001	495	31.0	16.0	36.2
2002	475	34.2	13.9	35.8
2003	475	34.2	13.9	35.8
2004	447	33.0	13.5	36.9
2005	426	38.0	11.2	39.9
2006	434	35.4	12.3	43.3
2007	434	35.9	12.1	40.8
2008	427	37.5	11.4	44.3
2009	448	38.0	11.8	56.7
2010	424	39.3	10.7	51.4
2011	409	35.1	11.6	53.5
2012	517	42.3	12.2	52.6
2013	502	39.3	12.7	55.2
2014	498	41.8	11.9	55.8
2015	506	42.0	12.0	54.9
2016	499	43.0	11.6	57.7
2017	473	41.5	11.3	54.8
2018	454	41.0	11.0	56.2
2019	486	42.7	11.3	56.6
2020	452	43.7	10.3	58.4
2021	427	36.5	11.6	56.7
2022	424	40.2	10.5	55.9
2023	421	38.5	10.9	62.5

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 Standing Stone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	512	33.5	15.3	36.9
2001	495	31.0	16.0	36.2
2002	475	34.2	13.9	35.8
2003	475	34.2	13.9	35.8
2004	447	33.0	13.5	36.9
2005	426	38.0	11.2	39.9
2006	434	35.4	12.3	43.3
2007	434	35.9	12.1	40.8
2008	427	37.5	11.4	44.3
2009	448	38.0	11.8	56.7
2010	424	39.3	10.7	51.4
2011	409	35.1	11.6	53.5
2012	517	42.3	12.2	52.6
2013	502	39.3	12.7	55.2
2014	498	41.8	11.9	55.8
2015	506	42.0	12.0	54.9
2016	499	43.0	11.6	57.7
2017	473	41.5	11.3	54.8
2018	454	41.0	11.0	56.2
2019	486	42.7	11.3	56.6
2020	452	43.7	10.3	58.4
2021	427	36.5	11.6	56.7
2022	424	40.2	10.5	55.9
2023	421	38.5	10.9	62.5

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 Standing Stone Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$994 (7.4%)	$12,363 (92.6%)	$13,357
2020	$1,118 (7.5%)	$13,835 (92.5%)	$14,953
2021	$1,570 (9.8%)	$14,489 (90.2%)	$16,059
2022	$5,115 (30.8%)	$11,507 (69.2%)	$16,622

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Standing Stone 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 1102^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 812^th of 1534 Elementary schools	18.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Standing Stone Elementary School)	35.3	59.4	24.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Standing Stone Elementary School)	42.7	47.8	5.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Standing Stone Elementary School)	21.2	51.2	30%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Standing Stone Elementary School)	84.8	70.8	14%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Standing Stone Elementary School)	60.6	53.1	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Standing Stone Elementary School)	27.8	44.9	17.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Standing Stone Elementary School)	61.3	53.6	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Standing Stone Elementary School)	28.1	51.8	23.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Standing Stone Elementary School)	84.8	70.8	14%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Standing Stone Elementary School)	55.7	51.6	4.1%
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	486	421	13.4%
African American	12	9	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	451	383	15.1%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.6%	62.5%	5.9%

Schools Near Standing Stone 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
Standing Stone Elementary School	Public	K-5	10 29th Street	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 643-0771	421	39	10.9	62.5%	383 (91.0%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	53.9	812^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.1%		47.2	940^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%	128	59.4	51.2	44.9		51.8	70.8	70.8	47.8	53.1	53.6		51.6	$16,622	$5,115	$11,507
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10906 Station Road	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Huntingdon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 627-1100	328	30	10.8	45.7%	308 (93.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.4%)	42	987^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.7%		47.4	937^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.9%	50	63.2	35.5	31.8		44.9	58.4	58.4	52.6	41.7	45.4		46.9	$17,981	$5,022	$12,959
Juniata Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	7855 Juniata Valley Pike	Alexandria	16611	Huntingdon County	Juniata Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 669-4422	322	31	10.3	59.3%	312 (96.9%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	41.1	1003^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	34.6%		38.5	1040^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.2%	37	36.0	38.1	20.8		31.6	79.6	79.6	36.0	53.8	56.6		49.1	$18,203	$2,154	$16,050
Williamsburg Community Elementary School	Public	K-6	607 Sage Hill Drive	Williamsburg	16693	Blair County	Williamsburg Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 832-2125	236	17	13.6	52.5%	230 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	56.7	763^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	50.3%		68.7	519^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.2%	244	42.9	36.1	50.0	32.3	39.7	94.5	94.5	61.9	41.6	63.4	58.9	55.4	$13,731	$1,475	$12,256
Mount Union-Kistler Elementary School	Public	K-2	154 School Street	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 542-2595	295	31	9.5	100.0%	241 (81.7%)	5 (1.7%)	10 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (12.9%)								(n/a)													$18,640	$488	$18,152
Shirley Township Elementary School	Public	3-5	14188 Second St	Mount Union	17066	Huntingdon County	Mount Union Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 542-9381	265	30	8.8	100.0%	219 (82.6%)	10 (3.8%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.3%)	26.6	1156^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.6%		29.1	1122^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	26.9%	34	47.8	17.8	27.4		31.9	67.2	67.2	33.0	34.2	33.3		33.5	$16,448	$493	$15,955
Stone Valley Community Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	13006 Greenwood Road	Huntingdon	16652	Huntingdon County	Stone Valley Community Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(814) 667-2705	82	10	8.0		75 (91.5%)	2 (2.4%)	5 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.6	876^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.9%		57.3	747^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.3%	129	28.5	35.7	35.7		33.3	78.5	78.5	71.4	50.0	57.1		59.5	$14,847	$2,314	$12,533
Ferguson Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	215 West Pine Grove Rd	Pine Grove Mills	16868	Centre County	State College Area School District	No	No	No	No	(814) 231-4119	312	26	12.1	11.9%	255 (81.7%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (2.2%)	33 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.8%)	91	74^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.2%		91.3	73^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	95.2%	1	81.4	80.0	80.4		80.7	95.5	95.5	81.5	76.1	80.4		79.5	$20,647	$623	$20,024
Tyrone Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 Clay Avenue	Tyrone	16686	Blair County	Tyrone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 684-1342	679	60	11.3	58.2%	649 (95.6%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	53.8	814^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.9%		63	623^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.4%	191	56.7	36.9			46.5	79.2	79.2	57.7	51.3			54.4	$23	$03	$20
Lewis M Myers Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 Martin Street	Bellwood	16617	Blair County	Bellwood-Antis School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 742-2272	400	31	12.9	42.3%	390 (97.5%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	65.5	585^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.9%		68.3	535^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%	50	62.2	43.0			52.8	83.6	83.6	67.1	59.5			63.4	$15,803	$1,868	$13,935

Frequently Asked Questions about Standing Stone Elementary School

What district is Standing Stone Elementary School in?

Huntingdon Area School District

What schools do graduates of Standing Stone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Standing Stone Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Huntingdon Area Middle School
High : Huntingdon Area Senior High School

Is Standing Stone Elementary School a good school?

Standing Stone Elementary School ranks 812^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Standing Stone Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Standing Stone Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Standing Stone Elementary School?

Students at Standing Stone Elementary School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

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