Kiski Area South Primary School

Summary:

Kiski Area South Primary School is an exceptional elementary school located in Export, Pennsylvania, serving 289 students in grades K-4. As part of the Kiski Area School District, which is ranked 178 out of 610 school districts in the state, Kiski Area South Primary School has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 school years, indicating its strong academic performance.

The school's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy, as it consistently outperforms both the Kiski Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 73.6% of Kiski Area South Primary School students were proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 58.9% for the district and 53% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 124 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 119 out of 1,432 for low socioeconomic status students, both earning a 5-star rating. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are exceptionally high, with 98% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Science, compared to 74% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Kiski Area North Primary School and Kiski Area East Primary School, both also part of the Kiski Area School District, Kiski Area South Primary School stands out as a high-performing institution, outperforming these schools in most academic areas. This consistent excellence, coupled with the school's ability to support the success of diverse student subgroups, makes Kiski Area South Primary School a standout educational institution within the region.


Detail:

Public K-4

 230 Mamont Dr
       Export, PA  15632-9802


(724) 327-4057

District: Kiski Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,651 Help


Students who attend Kiski Area South Primary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kiski Area IHS
    Kiski Area Upper Elementary School
High:    Kiski Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.1% Help


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Compare Details Kiski Area South Primary School ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Kiski Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Kiski Area South Primary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Kiski Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (92%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiski Area South Primary School is 14.6. 1 elementary schools in the Kiski Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiski Area South Primary School is $21,651, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Kiski Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiski Area South Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiski Area South Primary School 278th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kiski Area South Primary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kiski Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiski Area School District 178th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kiski Area South Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Kiski Area South Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.61 65th 1302 95.0%
2004 83.89 169th 1308 87.1%
2005 87.79 27th 1299 97.9%
2006 85.98 65th 1545 95.8%
2007 82.20 176th 1555 88.7%
2008 79.77 219th 1551 85.9%
2009 82.77 118th 1549 92.4%
2010 89.41 7th 1579 99.6%
2011 85.61 55th 1597 96.6%
2012 83.11 119th 1599 92.6%
2013 79.95 230th 1519 84.9%
2014 75.55 344th 1467 76.6%
2015 76.35 337th 1474 77.1%
2016 75.65 370th 1554 76.2%
2017 77.73 331st 1547 78.6%
2018 78.80 301st 1530 80.3%
2019 77.56 345th 1544 77.7%
2021 80.63 255th 1433 82.2%
2022 82.75 239th 1534 84.4%
2023 85.79 176th 1534 88.5%
2024 80.40 278th 1526 81.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiski Area South Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.06 63rd 1414 95.5%
2024 84.55 119th 1432 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiski Area South Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.44 498th 1488 66.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiski Area South Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.55 124th 1495 91.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kiski Area South Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.64 116th 1236 90.6%
2024 72.47 309th 1229 74.9%
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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 Kiski Area South Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 145 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1989 147 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
1990 138 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1991 139 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1992 139 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1994 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1995 141 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1996 141 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1997 133 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 135
1998 124 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1999 310 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 307 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 296 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2002 302 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2003 302 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2004 287 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2005 278 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2006 269 5 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2007 280 6 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 289
2008 257 7 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2009 240 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2010 238 9 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 252
2011 237 9 0 3 0 0 1 0 250
2012 249 5 1 5 0 0 0 0 260
2013 263 12 1 7 0 0 0 0 283
2014 330 14 3 3 0 0 0 0 350
2015 342 10 3 4 0 1 0 0 360
2016 291 5 2 7 0 0 0 0 305
2017 306 11 2 6 0 0 0 0 325
2018 285 5 2 8 0 0 0 0 300
2019 284 10 0 8 0 0 0 0 302
2020 280 6 0 8 0 0 1 0 295
2021 261 7 0 5 0 0 1 0 274
2022 266 4 0 6 0 0 2 0 278
2023 266 5 0 11 0 0 7 0 289

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 Kiski Area South Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 6.0 24.6 n/a
1989 149 6.0 24.8 n/a
1990 140 6.0 23.3 0
1991 141 6.0 23.5 n/a
1992 140 6.0 23.3 n/a
1993 154 7.0 22.0 n/a
1994 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1995 142 6.0 23.7 n/a
1996 142 6.0 23.7 n/a
1997 135 6.0 22.5 n/a
1998 126 7.0 18.0 n/a
1999 314 13.0 24.2 n/a
2000 312 14.0 22.3 15.4
2001 302 14.0 21.6 14.6
2002 309 13.0 23.8 10.7
2003 309 13.0 23.8 10.7
2004 293 14.0 20.9 11.9
2005 286 14.0 20.4 11.5
2006 277 14.0 19.8 16.6
2007 289 16.0 18.1 19.7
2008 267 16.0 16.7 19.5
2009 249 18.3 13.6 22.9
2010 252 20.4 12.3 24.7
2011 250 20.2 12.3 19.6
2012 260 20.4 12.7 15.4
2013 283 20.4 13.8 23
2014 350 21.0 16.6 35.1
2015 360 22.0 16.3 38.3
2016 305 22.0 13.8 28.9
2017 325 20.3 16.0 43.1
2018 300 18.8 15.9 42.3
2019 302 19.1 15.8 41.1
2020 295 19.1 15.4 37.6
2021 274 19.1 14.3 40.9
2022 278 19.7 14.0 38.1
2023 289 19.7 14.6 47.1

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 Kiski Area South Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 6.0 24.6 n/a
1989 149 6.0 24.8 n/a
1990 140 6.0 23.3 0
1991 141 6.0 23.5 n/a
1992 140 6.0 23.3 n/a
1993 154 7.0 22.0 n/a
1994 157 7.0 22.4 n/a
1995 142 6.0 23.7 n/a
1996 142 6.0 23.7 n/a
1997 135 6.0 22.5 n/a
1998 126 7.0 18.0 n/a
1999 314 13.0 24.2 n/a
2000 312 14.0 22.3 15.4
2001 302 14.0 21.6 14.6
2002 309 13.0 23.8 10.7
2003 309 13.0 23.8 10.7
2004 293 14.0 20.9 11.9
2005 286 14.0 20.4 11.5
2006 277 14.0 19.8 16.6
2007 289 16.0 18.1 19.7
2008 267 16.0 16.7 19.5
2009 249 18.3 13.6 22.9
2010 252 20.4 12.3 24.7
2011 250 20.2 12.3 19.6
2012 260 20.4 12.7 15.4
2013 283 20.4 13.8 23
2014 350 21.0 16.6 35.1
2015 360 22.0 16.3 38.3
2016 305 22.0 13.8 28.9
2017 325 20.3 16.0 43.1
2018 300 18.8 15.9 42.3
2019 302 19.1 15.8 41.1
2020 295 19.1 15.4 37.6
2021 274 19.1 14.3 40.9
2022 278 19.7 14.0 38.1
2023 289 19.7 14.6 47.1

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 Kiski Area South Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (3.7%) $13,408 (96.3%) $13,925
2020 $532 (3.6%) $14,190 (96.4%) $14,722
2021 $919 (5.8%) $15,027 (94.2%) $15,946
2022 $1,316 (6.1%) $20,336 (93.9%) $21,651

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiski Area South Primary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 176th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kiski Area South Primary School)64.384.5
 20.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kiski Area South Primary School)7586.7
 11.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kiski Area South Primary School)67.958.9
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kiski Area South Primary School)96.296.4
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kiski Area South Primary School)8372.7
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Kiski Area South Primary School)6670.3
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kiski Area South Primary School)96.296.4
 0.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kiski Area South Primary School)78.979
 0.1%
   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 Students302289
 4.3%
African American105
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White284266
 6.3%
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%47.1%
 6%


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Students at Kiski Area South Primary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 289 students attended Kiski Area South Primary School.

Kiski Area South Primary School ranks 278th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kiski Area South Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kiski Area IHS
Middle : Kiski Area Upper Elementary School
High : Kiski Area High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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