Is Keystone Elementary School a good school?

Keystone Elementary School ranks 417 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Keystone Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Keystone Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Keystone Elementary School?

Students at Keystone Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Keystone Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Keystone Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Keystone Elementary School

Summary:

Keystone Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Knox, Pennsylvania, serving 389 students in grades K-6 and part of the Keystone School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, effectively serves a population with greater educational needs, and receives significant investment from the district.

Keystone Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the state average in Math (58% vs. 39.3%), Science (85.9% vs. 65.6%), and English Language Arts (66.8% vs. 53.8%). This consistent achievement suggests the school is implementing effective strategies to support student learning, even with a relatively high percentage of students (55.01%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds - significantly higher than the state average. In contrast, the school's student population is quite homogeneous, with 96.92% of students identifying as White, compared to nearby schools like Hasson Heights School (85.97% White) and Clarion Area Elementary School (85.99% White).

The high per-student spending of $19,153 at Keystone Elementary School, significantly above the state average, indicates the Keystone School District is committed to investing in its students' education. This investment, combined with the school's ability to effectively serve a disadvantaged population and maintain strong academic performance, makes Keystone Elementary School a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public K-6

451 Huston Avenue
Knox, PA 16232-9390

(814) 797-1251

District: Keystone School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,153

Students who attend Keystone Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Keystone Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Keystone Elementary School ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), two or more races (2.6%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keystone Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)

Compare Keystone Elementary School employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keystone Elementary School is $19,153.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Keystone Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone Elementary School 417^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Keystone Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Keystone School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Keystone School District 242^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Keystone Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Keystone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	64.20	532^nd	1302	59.1%
2004	52.02	743^rd	1308	43.2%
2005	61.13	604^th	1299	53.5%
2006	53.13	884^th	1545	42.8%
2007	64.37	625^th	1555	59.8%
2008	61.46	712^th	1551	54.1%
2009	64.07	637^th	1549	58.9%
2010	57.09	855^th	1579	45.9%
2011	48.03	1061^st	1597	33.6%
2012	56.63	915^th	1599	42.8%
2013	55.43	875^th	1519	42.4%
2014	54.53	848^th	1467	42.2%
2015	60.06	700^th	1474	52.5%
2016	60.36	745^th	1554	52.1%
2017	67.47	562^nd	1547	63.7%
2018	69.25	519^th	1530	66.1%
2019	77.40	348^th	1544	77.5%
2021	75.66	339^th	1433	76.3%
2022	73.48	422^nd	1534	72.5%
2023	73.47	417^th	1534	72.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Keystone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.71	214^th	1414	84.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Keystone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.71	302^nd	1043	71.0%

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Rank History for White students at Keystone Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.75	546^th	1236	55.8%

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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 Keystone Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	763	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1989	723	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	727
1990	735	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	741
1991	708	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	712
1992	729	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	733
1993	715	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	716
1994	726	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	728
1995	725	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1996	725	0	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	730
1997	698	0	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	709
1998	674	1	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	685
1999	687	1	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	698
2000	679	1	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	689
2001	681	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	689
2002	633	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2003	633	3	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	641
2004	636	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	642
2005	632	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	635
2006	613	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	617
2007	612	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	616
2008	600	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2009	617	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
2010	557	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	6	564
2011	599	0	0	0	0	1	8	0	608
2012	581	1	1	0	0	0	8	0	591
2013	570	1	0	0	0	0	10	0	581
2014	565	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	574
2015	551	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	562
2016	535	0	0	1	0	0	12	0	548
2017	512	0	0	1	0	0	11	0	524
2018	480	2	0	3	0	0	11	0	496
2019	433	2	0	1	0	0	13	0	449
2020	419	3	0	3	1	0	12	0	438
2021	393	1	0	1	0	0	13	0	408
2022	402	1	0	1	0	0	13	0	417
2023	377	1	0	1	0	0	10	0	389

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 Keystone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	767	37.0	20.7	n/a
1989	727	37.0	19.6	n/a
1990	741	37.0	20.0	0
1991	712	40.0	17.8	n/a
1992	733	44.0	16.6	n/a
1993	716	37.0	19.4	n/a
1994	728	37.3	19.5	n/a
1995	730	41.6	17.5	n/a
1996	730	41.6	17.5	n/a
1997	709	42.0	16.9	n/a
1998	685	44.0	15.6	n/a
1999	698	44.5	15.7	n/a
2000	689	45.0	15.3	41.4
2001	689	45.0	15.3	40.6
2002	641	48.6	13.2	38.2
2003	641	48.6	13.2	38.2
2004	642	49.5	13.0	43
2005	635	49.0	13.0	38.6
2006	617	50.0	12.3	40.7
2007	616	50.0	12.3	42.4
2008	606	49.0	12.4	42.6
2009	621	50.0	12.4	41.9
2010	564	46.0	12.2	48
2011	608	44.0	13.8	45.1
2012	591	40.8	14.4	44.2
2013	581	40.8	14.2	45.8
2014	574	39.1	14.6	51
2015	562	38.0	14.7	53.9
2016	548	39.0	14.0	55.3
2017	524	39.3	13.3	52.3
2018	496	39.2	12.6	47.6
2019	449	39.1	11.4	49
2020	438	34.7	12.6	45.2
2021	408	34.7	11.7	45.6
2022	417	35.6	11.7	50.6
2023	389	32.6	11.9	55

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 Keystone Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	767	37.0	20.7	n/a
1989	727	37.0	19.6	n/a
1990	741	37.0	20.0	0
1991	712	40.0	17.8	n/a
1992	733	44.0	16.6	n/a
1993	716	37.0	19.4	n/a
1994	728	37.3	19.5	n/a
1995	730	41.6	17.5	n/a
1996	730	41.6	17.5	n/a
1997	709	42.0	16.9	n/a
1998	685	44.0	15.6	n/a
1999	698	44.5	15.7	n/a
2000	689	45.0	15.3	41.4
2001	689	45.0	15.3	40.6
2002	641	48.6	13.2	38.2
2003	641	48.6	13.2	38.2
2004	642	49.5	13.0	43
2005	635	49.0	13.0	38.6
2006	617	50.0	12.3	40.7
2007	616	50.0	12.3	42.4
2008	606	49.0	12.4	42.6
2009	621	50.0	12.4	41.9
2010	564	46.0	12.2	48
2011	608	44.0	13.8	45.1
2012	591	40.8	14.4	44.2
2013	581	40.8	14.2	45.8
2014	574	39.1	14.6	51
2015	562	38.0	14.7	53.9
2016	548	39.0	14.0	55.3
2017	524	39.3	13.3	52.3
2018	496	39.2	12.6	47.6
2019	449	39.1	11.4	49
2020	438	34.7	12.6	45.2
2021	408	34.7	11.7	45.6
2022	417	35.6	11.7	50.6
2023	389	32.6	11.9	55

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 Keystone Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$732 (4.5%)	$15,632 (95.5%)	$16,363
2020	$751 (4.7%)	$15,098 (95.3%)	$15,850
2021	$1,905 (10.9%)	$15,552 (89.1%)	$17,457
2022	$2,852 (14.9%)	$16,300 (85.1%)	$19,153

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Keystone Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 348^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 417^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Keystone Elementary School)	83.8	91.1	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Elementary School)	86.6	82.2	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Keystone Elementary School)	56.9	61.4	4.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Keystone Elementary School)	96.1	85.9	10.2%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Elementary School)	78.5	67.8	10.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Keystone Elementary School)	42.3	47.1	4.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Elementary School)	74.3	66.7	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Keystone Elementary School)	50	39	11%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Keystone Elementary School)	82.8	54.3	28.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Keystone Elementary School)	57.8	58	0.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Keystone Elementary School)	96.1	85.9	10.2%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Keystone Elementary School)	80.3	66.8	13.5%
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	449	389	13.4%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	433	377	12.9%
Two or More Races	13	10	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	55%	6%

Schools Near Keystone 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
Keystone Elementary School	Public	K-6	451 Huston Avenue	Knox	16232	Clarion County	Keystone School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 797-1251	389	33	11.9	55.0%	377 (96.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	73.5	417^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%		73.5	422^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.5%	5	91.1	61.4	47.1	39.0	58.0	85.9	85.9	82.2	67.8	66.7	54.3	66.8	$19,153	$2,852	$16,301
Clarion Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Boundary St	Clarion	16214	Clarion County	Clarion Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 226-8118	421	33	12.7	59.9%	362 (86.0%)	16 (3.8%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	55.9	775^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.8	714^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.5%	61	56.9	47.6	44.5	25.4	42.3	78.6	78.6	52.9	52.4	58.5	61.9	57.0	$18,108	$1,789	$16,320
Sligo Elementary School	Public	K-5	2013 Madison Street Extension	Sligo	16255	Clarion County	Union School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 745-2152	253	21	12.0	99.6%	241 (95.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.8	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%		41.3	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	21	50.0	34.0	28.2		36.2	80.8	80.8	43.3	49.0	41.0		44.8	$12,373	$1,503	$10,871
Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	776 Route 58	Foxburg	16036	Clarion County	Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 659-3555	318	28	11.3	47.5%	312 (98.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59.1	721^st of 1534 public elementary schools	53.0%		57.6	740^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.8%	19	66.7	50.0	36.0	25.5	43.9	86.4	86.4	71.8	56.7	54.0	53.2	58.8	$20,552	$2,406	$18,147
Cranberry Elementary School	Public	K-6	3 Education Dr	Seneca	16346	Venango County	Cranberry Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-1871	606	44	13.8	45.9%	583 (96.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.3%)	51.2	852^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	44.5%		53.3	831^st of 1534 public elementary schools	45.8%	21	52.1	44.3	40.5	30.4	41.0	75.0	75.0	56.3	55.7	53.2	48.5	53.1	$15,094	$496	$14,598
Clarion-Limestone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4091 C-L School Road	Strattanville	16258	Clarion County	Clarion-Limestone Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 764-6006	425	36	11.9	53.4%	412 (96.9%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	74.6	390^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.1	384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	6	78.8	81.1	57.1	33.9	62.2	89.7	89.7	68.5	67.3	57.2	61.0	63.4	$16,778	$1,360	$15,418
North Clarion County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Forest County	North Clarion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 744-8541	322	25	12.8	47.8%	313 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	60.1	701^st of 1534 public elementary schools	54.3%		57.3	746^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.4%	45	72.7	55.6	62.5	51.2	59.5	80.0	80.0	48.5	35.6	60.6	46.5	46.8	$16,084	$2,584	$13,500
Seventh Street School	Public	2-4	102 W 7th St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-3029	156	15	10.5	100.0%	144 (92.3%)	5 (3.2%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	44.3	958^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.5%		43.7	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%	30	57.5	25.5			41.5	83.0	83.0	42.5	44.7			43.6	$16,878	$1,968	$14,911
Smedley Street School	Public	K-1	310 Smedley St	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 676-2294	102	9	10.7	100.0%	83 (81.4%)	4 (3.9%)	8 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)													$18,452	$2,865	$15,587
Hasson Heights School	Public	K-4	833 Grandview Rd	Oil City	16301	Venango County	Oil City Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 677-8021	385	35	11.0	100.0%	331 (86.0%)	21 (5.5%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	60.7	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%		47	941^st of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%	258	60.3	42.0			50.7	91.3	91.3	53.9	55.0			54.5	$16,525	$1,830	$14,695

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