Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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Jeannette McKee Elementary School ranks 1106 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Jeannette McKee Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 475 students in grades PK-6 in the Jeannette City School District in Jeannette, Pennsylvania. The school consistently underperforms compared to state averages on standardized assessments, with proficiency rates in the 30-40% range for math and English language arts, well below the state averages of over 50%.

Despite spending significantly more per student than the state average, Jeannette McKee Elementary School struggles to support its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for White, Multi-racial, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student subgroups. The school's performance has been declining over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 951 out of 1,534 schools in 2021-2022 to 1,106 out of 1,526 schools in 2023-2024.

In contrast, nearby schools in the Norwin and Penn-Trafford school districts significantly outperform Jeannette McKee Elementary School, with proficiency rates over 70% in math and English language arts. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning, and raises concerns about educational equity and access to quality instruction for the high-poverty student population at Jeannette McKee Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1000 Lowry Ave
Jeannette, PA 15644

(724) 523-6522

District: Jeannette City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1106^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,161

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 490

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.9%

Two or more races:

26.1%

African American:

15.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jeannette McKee Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jeannette McKee Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.9%), two or more races (26.1%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jeannette McKee Elementary School is 9.4. (See more...)

Compare Jeannette McKee Elementary School employs 51.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jeannette McKee Elementary School is $16,161.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jeannette McKee Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jeannette McKee Elementary School 1106^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jeannette McKee Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jeannette City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jeannette City School District 423^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	38.26	1207^th	1579	23.6%
2011	43.21	1160^th	1597	27.4%
2012	34.83	1248^th	1599	22.0%
2013	39.26	1119^th	1519	26.3%
2014	33.38	1135^th	1467	22.6%
2015	33.64	1071^st	1474	27.3%
2016	31.48	1165^th	1554	25.0%
2017	40.01	1071^st	1547	30.8%
2018	40.37	1053^rd	1530	31.2%
2019	40.65	1059^th	1544	31.4%
2021	35.10	1024^th	1433	28.5%
2022	46.30	951^st	1534	38.0%
2023	39.23	1035^th	1534	32.5%
2024	30.18	1106^th	1526	27.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.46	83^rd	117	29.1%
2024	18.62	108^th	128	15.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.87	851^st	1414	39.8%
2024	33.80	1030^th	1432	28.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.26	1072^nd	1488	28.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.70	884^th	1043	15.2%
2024	39.22	642^nd	1084	40.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.00	1093^rd	1495	26.9%

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Rank History for White students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.07	990^th	1236	19.9%
2024	25.31	1016^th	1229	17.3%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	409	107	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	521
2010	431	118	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	557
2011	432	130	0	7	1	0	0	570
2012	424	81	0	8	1	0	66	580
2013	421	77	0	5	1	0	72	576
2014	419	79	0	8	1	0	79	586
2015	388	67	1	5	2	1	79	543
2016	298	42	0	5	0	0	81	426
2017	300	43	0	8	0	0	92	443
2018	391	57	0	14	1	0	108	571
2019	360	65	0	15	2	0	117	559
2020	350	75	0	10	2	0	121	558
2021	332	69	1	11	3	0	126	542
2022	300	63	0	19	7	0	114	503
2023	266	61	0	15	4	0	129	475
2024	269	74	0	16	3	0	128	490

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 Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	521	33.3	15.6	98.7
2010	557	39.3	14.1	58.9
2011	570	38.3	14.8	61.9
2012	580	33.9	17.0	68.6
2013	576	34.9	16.4	55.4
2014	586	36.7	15.9	70.5
2015	543	38.0	14.2	98.9
2016	426	37.0	11.5	100
2017	443	37.3	11.8	95
2018	571	46.8	12.2	99.6
2019	559	45.0	12.4	100
2020	558	46.0	12.1	100
2021	542	43.8	12.3	99.4
2022	503	41.8	12.0	99.4
2023	475	46.3	10.2	98.5
2024	490	51.8	9.4	80

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 Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	521	33.3	15.6	98.7
2010	557	39.3	14.1	58.9
2011	570	38.3	14.8	61.9
2012	580	33.9	17.0	68.6
2013	576	34.9	16.4	55.4
2014	586	36.7	15.9	70.5
2015	543	38.0	14.2	98.9
2016	426	37.0	11.5	100
2017	443	37.3	11.8	95
2018	571	46.8	12.2	99.6
2019	559	45.0	12.4	100
2020	558	46.0	12.1	100
2021	542	43.8	12.3	99.4
2022	503	41.8	12.0	99.4
2023	475	46.3	10.2	98.5
2024	490	51.8	9.4	80

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 Jeannette McKee Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$811 (6.8%)	$11,167 (93.2%)	$11,978
2020	$889 (9.5%)	$8,437 (90.5%)	$9,326
2021	$818 (5.6%)	$13,683 (94.4%)	$14,501
2022	$2,211 (13.7%)	$13,950 (86.3%)	$16,161

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jeannette McKee 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 1059^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1035^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	41.8	54.7	12.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	60.8	50	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	38.8	31.2	7.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	73.6	53.3	20.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	58.9	45.5	13.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	32	24.2	7.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	56	45.1	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	22.5	36.5	14%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	64.8	55.5	9.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	33.9	35.7	1.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	73.6	53.3	20.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jeannette McKee Elementary School)	60.1	48.8	11.3%
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	559	475	15%
African American	65	61	6.2%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	15	15
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	360	266	26.1%
Two or More Races	117	129	10.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	98.5%	1.5%

Schools Near Jeannette McKee Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Jeannette McKee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Lowry Ave	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Jeannette City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 523-6522	490	52	9.4	80.0%	269 (54.9%)	74 (15.1%)	16 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	128 (26.1%)	30.2	1106^th of 1526 public elementary schools	27.5%		39.2	1035^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.5%	71	34.7	42.4	23.1	16.0	28.5	61.0	61.0	36.1	49.2	43.6	38.6	42.4	$16,161	$2,211	$13,950
Harrison Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	18 Dell Avenue	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 744-2161	431	26	16.7	32.0%	387 (89.8%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	90	94^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.8%		88.8	119^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.2%	25	82.0	85.4	76.4		81.3	93.3	93.3	84.6	82.7	69.5		79.1	$12,113	$483	$11,630
Fort Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	560 Baltzer Meyer Pike	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 850-2501	481	50	9.7	47.0%	410 (85.2%)	18 (3.7%)	12 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.7%)	76.6	356^th of 1526 public elementary schools	76.7%		73.1	428^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.1%	72	79.3	60.0	53.2		65.2	87.7	87.7	66.7	72.3	63.4		67.5	$16,299	$1,491	$14,809
West Hempfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	469 Wendel Road	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 850-2780	504	43	11.8	52.0%	451 (89.5%)	8 (1.6%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.5%)	63.2	633^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	58.5%		65.2	594^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.3%	39	47.1	60.5	53.8		53.5	86.8	86.8	49.4	64.5	63.8		58.9	$15,333	$806	$14,527
McCullough Elementary School	Public	K-5	213 Watt Rd	Jeannette	15644	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 744-7441	458	29	15.5	22.5%	423 (92.4%)	8 (1.7%)	10 (2.2%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	91.8	45^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.1%		92.2	55^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.4%	10	86.8	73.5	78.8		79.5	94.0	94.0	90.8	82.0	85.9		86.1	$11,872	$439	$11,433
Maxwell Elementary School	Public	K-5	1101 Old Salem Rd	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-3500	392	29	13.7	26.0%	362 (92.3%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	86	168^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.0%		85.6	181^st of 1534 public elementary schools	88.2%	13	95.7	72.6	66.2		75.8	91.6	91.6	93.6	78.6	63.3		76.7	$14,074	$628	$13,446
Nicely Elementary School	Public	K-5	55 McLaughlin Dr	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	289	20	14.7	100.0%	191 (66.1%)	30 (10.4%)	16 (5.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (17.0%)	72.7	439^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.2%		63.2	632^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.8%	193	58.8	73.0	52.4		62.1	89.6	89.6	67.7	60.4	59.5		62.1	$16,426	$1,991	$14,434
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	810 Welty St	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Greensburg Salem School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 832-2900	532	42	12.7	100.0%	372 (69.9%)	41 (7.7%)	36 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (15.6%)	53.6	818^th of 1526 public elementary schools	46.4%		51	859^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.0%	41	63.5	45.6	47.3		51.4	74.5	74.5	51.3	50.0	52.7		51.3	$17,079	$2,071	$15,009
Sheridan Terrace Elementary School	Public	K-4	1219 Morris Avenue	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 861-3025	445	26	17.1	46.7%	391 (87.9%)	9 (2.0%)	10 (2.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.5%)	84.8	196^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.2%		86.8	163^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	89.4%	33	72.4	72.6			72.5	91.7	91.7	76.3	77.7			77.0	$13,859	$667	$13,193
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	K-5	171 Sunrise Dr	Irwin	15642	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 864-6700	421	28	14.9	16.9%	380 (90.3%)	7 (1.7%)	11 (2.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.3%)	93.1	25^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.4%		92.3	48^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.9%	23	94.2	78.6	84.4		85.3	97.6	97.6	92.8	88.1	75.1		85.8	$11,836	$235	$11,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeannette McKee Elementary School

What district is Jeannette McKee Elementary School in?

Jeannette City School District

How many students attend Jeannette McKee Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 490 students attended Jeannette McKee Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jeannette McKee Elementary School?

Students at Jeannette McKee Elementary School are 55% White, 26% Two or more races, 15% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Jeannette McKee Elementary School a good school?

Jeannette McKee Elementary School ranks 1106^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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