Kiski Area East Primary School

Summary:

Kiski Area East Primary School is an elementary school located in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, serving 423 students in grades K-4. It is part of the Kiski Area School District, which is ranked 178 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kiski Area East Primary School has consistently performed well on PSSA tests, with high proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in these subjects were significantly higher than the state averages. The school has also shown exceptional performance among its subgroups, particularly for Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students and Disabled students, ranking among the top schools in Pennsylvania for these populations. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, Kiski Area East Primary School has been able to achieve exceptional academic outcomes for its students.

When compared to nearby schools within the Kiski Area School District, such as Kiski Area North Primary School and Kiski Area South Primary School, Kiski Area East Primary School's performance is generally on par or exceeds that of its neighbors. However, when compared to schools outside the district, such as Saltsburg Elementary School and South Buffalo Elementary School, the school's performance is more mixed, with some areas where it falls behind. Overall, Kiski Area East Primary School's commitment to supporting its diverse student population and its ability to maintain a stable and positive learning environment are key factors contributing to its success.


Detail:

Public K-4

 420 Franklin Ave
       Vandergrift, PA  15690-1311


(724) 567-6706

District: Kiski Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
469th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,883 Help


Students who attend Kiski Area East Primary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.6%
African American:
10.2%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Kiski Area East Primary School ranks better than 69.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last 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 70.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.6%), African American (10.2%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Kiski Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kiski Area East Primary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Kiski Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kiski Area East Primary School is $14,883, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Kiski Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kiski Area East Primary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kiski Area East Primary School 469th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kiski Area East Primary School in the ranking list.)

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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 East Primary School

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Rank History for all students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.55 310th 1302 76.2%
2004 64.90 533rd 1308 59.3%
2005 73.63 328th 1299 74.7%
2006 73.67 391st 1545 74.7%
2007 61.93 693rd 1555 55.4%
2008 65.15 617th 1551 60.2%
2009 59.25 766th 1549 50.5%
2010 67.76 559th 1579 64.6%
2011 53.67 954th 1597 40.3%
2012 62.31 772nd 1599 51.7%
2013 63.13 693rd 1519 54.4%
2014 61.14 722nd 1467 50.8%
2015 78.79 287th 1474 80.5%
2016 60.83 734th 1554 52.8%
2017 62.51 685th 1547 55.7%
2018 52.86 863rd 1530 43.6%
2019 43.83 1022nd 1544 33.8%
2021 43.62 914th 1433 36.2%
2022 71.71 465th 1534 69.7%
2023 74.85 385th 1534 74.9%
2024 70.85 469th 1526 69.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.05 64th 1414 95.5%
2024 80.17 184th 1432 87.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.37 480th 1488 67.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.84 246th 1043 76.4%
2024 81.97 135th 1084 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.12 466th 1495 68.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kiski Area East Primary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.27 429th 1236 65.3%
2024 62.78 455th 1229 63.0%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Kiski Area East Primary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 560 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1991 556 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 559 50 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1993 553 50 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 526 59 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1995 524 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 524 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 571 60 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1998 612 62 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 676
1999 643 61 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 564 57 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2001 530 69 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 512 62 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 512 62 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 489 76 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
2005 469 65 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 431 73 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 448 64 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 419 54 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2009 419 44 1 0 1 n/a n/a 7 472
2010 435 49 1 0 1 n/a n/a 11 497
2011 428 56 3 1 1 0 0 0 489
2012 401 59 2 5 0 0 0 0 467
2013 378 75 3 3 0 0 0 0 459
2014 313 72 2 2 0 0 0 0 389
2015 406 62 0 4 0 0 0 0 472
2016 414 68 1 7 0 0 0 0 490
2017 408 72 1 7 1 0 1 0 490
2018 405 69 1 6 2 0 0 0 483
2019 394 63 1 6 2 0 0 0 466
2020 388 64 2 9 1 0 0 0 464
2021 349 62 0 10 1 0 0 0 422
2022 347 49 0 11 2 0 16 0 425
2023 341 43 0 15 0 0 24 0 423

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 East Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 619 28.0 22.1 0
1991 610 27.0 22.5 n/a
1992 609 28.0 21.7 n/a
1993 604 23.0 26.3 n/a
1994 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1995 581 24.0 24.2 n/a
1996 581 24.0 24.2 n/a
1997 634 27.0 23.5 n/a
1998 676 30.0 22.5 n/a
1999 706 32.0 22.1 n/a
2000 625 34.0 18.4 51
2001 602 35.0 17.2 46.8
2002 581 31.0 18.7 48.9
2003 581 31.0 18.7 48.9
2004 569 35.0 16.3 53.4
2005 538 31.0 17.4 52.8
2006 509 29.5 17.3 58
2007 515 26.0 19.8 55.9
2008 474 28.0 16.9 60.1
2009 472 34.6 13.6 65.6
2010 497 35.6 13.9 73.5
2011 489 34.6 14.1 58.9
2012 467 35.2 13.2 59.3
2013 459 34.7 13.2 78.9
2014 389 24.5 15.8 71.7
2015 472 31.0 15.2 67.6
2016 490 31.0 15.8 55.5
2017 490 31.0 15.8 99.4
2018 483 29.8 16.2 100
2019 466 29.8 15.6 100
2020 464 30.1 15.4 100
2021 422 29.1 14.5 99.3
2022 425 30.7 13.8 99.3
2023 423 29.4 14.3 100

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 East Primary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 619 28.0 22.1 0
1991 610 27.0 22.5 n/a
1992 609 28.0 21.7 n/a
1993 604 23.0 26.3 n/a
1994 585 25.0 23.4 n/a
1995 581 24.0 24.2 n/a
1996 581 24.0 24.2 n/a
1997 634 27.0 23.5 n/a
1998 676 30.0 22.5 n/a
1999 706 32.0 22.1 n/a
2000 625 34.0 18.4 51
2001 602 35.0 17.2 46.8
2002 581 31.0 18.7 48.9
2003 581 31.0 18.7 48.9
2004 569 35.0 16.3 53.4
2005 538 31.0 17.4 52.8
2006 509 29.5 17.3 58
2007 515 26.0 19.8 55.9
2008 474 28.0 16.9 60.1
2009 472 34.6 13.6 65.6
2010 497 35.6 13.9 73.5
2011 489 34.6 14.1 58.9
2012 467 35.2 13.2 59.3
2013 459 34.7 13.2 78.9
2014 389 24.5 15.8 71.7
2015 472 31.0 15.2 67.6
2016 490 31.0 15.8 55.5
2017 490 31.0 15.8 99.4
2018 483 29.8 16.2 100
2019 466 29.8 15.6 100
2020 464 30.1 15.4 100
2021 422 29.1 14.5 99.3
2022 425 30.7 13.8 99.3
2023 423 29.4 14.3 100

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 East Primary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,230 (10.1%) $10,969 (89.9%) $12,199
2020 $1,346 (10.6%) $11,406 (89.4%) $12,752
2021 $1,586 (11.3%) $12,510 (88.7%) $14,096
2022 $1,563 (10.5%) $13,319 (89.5%) $14,883

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kiski Area East Primary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1022nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 385th of 1534 Elementary schools
 41.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kiski Area East Primary School)52.865.2
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kiski Area East Primary School)55.265.2
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kiski Area East Primary School)48.857.8
 9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kiski Area East Primary School)72.692.3
 19.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kiski Area East Primary School)58.864.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Kiski Area East Primary School)50.861
 10.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kiski Area East Primary School)72.692.3
 19.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kiski Area East Primary School)5764.8
 7.8%
   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 Students466423
 9.2%
African American6343
 31.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic615
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White394341
 13.5%
Two or More Races024
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiski Area East Primary School

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

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

Students at Kiski Area East Primary School are 81% White, 10% African American, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Kiski Area East Primary School ranks 469th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 423 students attended Kiski Area East Primary 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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