Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Summary:

Jersey Shore Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 596 students in grades K-5 in the Jersey Shore Area School District in Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the state average in academic performance, particularly in Science and English Language Arts.

Jersey Shore Area Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 52.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 58.4% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's Science performance is especially impressive, with 73.4% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 65.6%. This academic success may be attributed to the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and high per-student spending of $15,599, both of which are better than the state averages.

While Jersey Shore Area Elementary School serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.19% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance remains strong. Compared to nearby schools, such as Salladasburg Elementary School and Avis Elementary School, both within the Jersey Shore Area School District, Jersey Shore Area Elementary School performs well, though Avis Elementary School outperforms it in some metrics. Schools outside the district, like Donald E. Schick School in the Loyalsock Township School District, also demonstrate strong academic achievement, providing a broader context for Jersey Shore Area Elementary School's performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 601 Locust St
       Jersey Shore, PA  17740-1932


(570) 398-7120

District: Jersey Shore Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
684th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,599 Help


Students who attend Jersey Shore Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jersey Shore Area Middle School
High:    Jersey Shore Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.3%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.2% Help


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Compare Details Jersey Shore Area Elementary School ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Jersey Shore Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jersey Shore Area Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Jersey Shore Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.3%), two or more races (3.4%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jersey Shore Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School is 14.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Jersey Shore Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School is $15,599, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Jersey Shore Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jersey Shore Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jersey Shore Area Elementary School 684th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jersey Shore Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jersey Shore Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jersey Shore Area School District 230th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.89 905th 1302 30.5%
2004 23.17 1066th 1308 18.5%
2005 46.11 873rd 1299 32.8%
2006 58.62 743rd 1545 51.9%
2007 68.12 537th 1555 65.5%
2008 70.56 465th 1551 70.0%
2009 68.47 505th 1549 67.4%
2010 55.85 886th 1579 43.9%
2011 56.67 874th 1597 45.3%
2012 65.31 680th 1599 57.5%
2013 56.35 863rd 1519 43.2%
2014 49.31 948th 1467 35.4%
2015 58.86 728th 1474 50.6%
2016 57.95 805th 1554 48.2%
2017 50.78 916th 1547 40.8%
2018 51.11 892nd 1530 41.7%
2019 45.49 1000th 1544 35.2%
2021 48.72 844th 1433 41.1%
2022 65.10 586th 1534 61.8%
2023 60.68 684th 1534 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.35 645th 1414 54.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.38 731st 1043 29.9%
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Rank History for White students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.63 811th 1236 34.4%
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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 Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 744 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1989 760 4 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 769
1990 790 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 779 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1992 787 5 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 800
1993 763 4 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 746 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 751
1995 789 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1996 789 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1997 775 7 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1998 761 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1999 742 10 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2000 733 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2001 719 10 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 636 5 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2003 636 5 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2004 553 5 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2005 510 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2006 503 8 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 481 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 512 5 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2009 501 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 3 511
2010 486 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 2 496
2011 474 3 2 0 0 0 4 0 483
2012 489 3 1 0 0 0 8 0 501
2013 510 2 1 0 1 0 11 0 525
2014 613 6 3 7 5 0 12 0 646
2015 603 5 3 3 7 0 16 0 637
2016 592 5 1 2 5 0 18 0 623
2017 585 4 0 2 5 0 21 0 617
2018 595 4 0 4 4 0 22 0 629
2019 592 6 1 6 3 0 26 0 634
2020 614 3 1 10 0 0 23 0 651
2021 529 3 2 9 0 0 18 0 561
2022 548 1 1 8 2 0 21 0 581
2023 562 2 0 12 0 0 20 0 596

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 Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 35.3 21.2 n/a
1989 769 37.8 20.3 n/a
1990 798 38.8 20.5 0
1991 788 37.3 21.1 n/a
1992 800 38.3 20.8 n/a
1993 772 41.5 18.6 n/a
1994 751 40.1 18.7 n/a
1995 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1996 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1997 785 39.0 20.1 n/a
1998 770 41.0 18.8 n/a
1999 757 39.0 19.4 n/a
2000 745 41.0 18.2 36.6
2001 734 41.8 17.6 39.4
2002 652 41.9 15.6 33.7
2003 652 41.9 15.6 33.7
2004 562 36.7 15.3 43.1
2005 520 33.4 15.6 42.3
2006 514 31.6 16.3 32.3
2007 489 31.8 15.4 52.6
2008 520 33.0 15.8 45.4
2009 511 33.7 15.1 52.6
2010 496 32.7 15.1 54.7
2011 483 32.7 14.7 52.4
2012 501 31.5 15.9 53.3
2013 525 32.2 16.2 55.8
2014 646 38.0 16.9 45.5
2015 637 39.0 16.3 51.6
2016 623 46.0 13.5 53.6
2017 617 45.1 13.6 56.2
2018 629 42.1 14.9 51
2019 634 42.4 14.9 53
2020 651 41.4 15.7 48.8
2021 561 40.1 13.9 50.6
2022 581 40.3 14.3 50.1
2023 596 41.8 14.2 54.2

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 Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 750 35.3 21.2 n/a
1989 769 37.8 20.3 n/a
1990 798 38.8 20.5 0
1991 788 37.3 21.1 n/a
1992 800 38.3 20.8 n/a
1993 772 41.5 18.6 n/a
1994 751 40.1 18.7 n/a
1995 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1996 795 39.1 20.3 n/a
1997 785 39.0 20.1 n/a
1998 770 41.0 18.8 n/a
1999 757 39.0 19.4 n/a
2000 745 41.0 18.2 36.6
2001 734 41.8 17.6 39.4
2002 652 41.9 15.6 33.7
2003 652 41.9 15.6 33.7
2004 562 36.7 15.3 43.1
2005 520 33.4 15.6 42.3
2006 514 31.6 16.3 32.3
2007 489 31.8 15.4 52.6
2008 520 33.0 15.8 45.4
2009 511 33.7 15.1 52.6
2010 496 32.7 15.1 54.7
2011 483 32.7 14.7 52.4
2012 501 31.5 15.9 53.3
2013 525 32.2 16.2 55.8
2014 646 38.0 16.9 45.5
2015 637 39.0 16.3 51.6
2016 623 46.0 13.5 53.6
2017 617 45.1 13.6 56.2
2018 629 42.1 14.9 51
2019 634 42.4 14.9 53
2020 651 41.4 15.7 48.8
2021 561 40.1 13.9 50.6
2022 581 40.3 14.3 50.1
2023 596 41.8 14.2 54.2

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 Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $471 (3.4%) $13,576 (96.6%) $14,047
2020 $544 (3.8%) $13,727 (96.2%) $14,271
2021 $951 (6.1%) $14,662 (93.9%) $15,613
2022 $979 (6.3%) $14,620 (93.7%) $15,599

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jersey Shore Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1000th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 684th of 1534 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)54.651.9
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)52.861.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)40.256.4
 16.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)73.973.4
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)58.754.2
 4.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)43.750
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)6059.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)46.452.7
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)73.973.4
 0.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jersey Shore Area Elementary School)57.158.4
 1.3%
   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 Students634596
 6%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic612
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White592562
 5.1%
Two or More Races2620
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53%54.2%
 1.2%


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Students who attend Jersey Shore Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jersey Shore Area Middle School
High : Jersey Shore Area Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Jersey Shore Area Elementary School.

Jersey Shore Area Elementary School ranks 684th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Jersey Shore Area Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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