Kutztown Elementary School

Summary:

Kutztown Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school is part of the Kutztown Area School District, which is ranked 93 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kutztown Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 68.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 50.8% for the Kutztown Area School District and 40.4% for Pennsylvania. In PSSA English Language Arts, Kutztown Elementary School had 69.4% of students proficient or better, compared to 67.2% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA Science is particularly noteworthy, with 95.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (75.7%) and state (65.8%) averages.

While Kutztown Elementary School outperforms its closest neighboring school, Greenwich-Lenhartsville Elementary School, in both PSSA Math and English Language Arts, other nearby schools, such as Circle of Seasons Charter School and Alburtis Elementary School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some metrics exceeding Kutztown Elementary School's results. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Kutztown Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies in supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public K-5

 40 Normal Ave
       Kutztown, PA  19530-1729


(610) 683-3557

District: Kutztown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
257th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,219 Help


Students who attend Kutztown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kutztown Area Middle School
High:    Kutztown Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  367

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
Hispanic:
17.4%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kutztown Elementary School ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), Hispanic (17.4%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kutztown Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kutztown Elementary School is $18,219.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kutztown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kutztown Elementary School 257th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Kutztown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kutztown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Kutztown Area School District 93rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kutztown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.78 241st 1302 81.5%
2004 86.32 130th 1308 90.1%
2005 59.31 641st 1299 50.7%
2006 68.02 518th 1545 66.5%
2007 58.32 778th 1555 50.0%
2008 69.79 483rd 1551 68.9%
2009 65.37 612th 1549 60.5%
2010 67.25 568th 1579 64.0%
2011 75.76 315th 1597 80.3%
2012 72.98 456th 1599 71.5%
2013 71.10 472nd 1519 68.9%
2014 69.22 521st 1467 64.5%
2015 59.95 703rd 1474 52.3%
2016 51.83 902nd 1554 42.0%
2017 63.43 660th 1547 57.3%
2018 74.91 387th 1530 74.7%
2019 79.35 298th 1544 80.7%
2021 83.44 198th 1433 86.2%
2022 74.68 399th 1534 74.0%
2023 69.04 518th 1534 66.2%
2024 81.37 257th 1526 83.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.91 414th 1414 70.7%
2024 82.63 145th 1432 89.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.01 141st 1488 90.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.51 677th 1043 35.1%
2024 65.13 288th 1084 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.43 395th 1495 73.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.16 65th 432 85.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kutztown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.88 394th 1236 68.1%
2024 77.88 226th 1229 81.6%
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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 Kutztown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 474 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1989 481 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1990 499 6 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 516 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1992 529 4 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 544 4 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1994 542 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 533 3 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 542
1996 533 3 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 542
1997 538 4 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 526 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1999 500 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 488 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 444 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 331 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2003 331 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2004 307 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 292 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 308 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2007 320 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2008 292 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2009 276 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 360 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 353 0 5 4 0 0 1 0 363
2012 338 1 6 8 0 0 3 0 356
2013 327 2 9 6 0 0 5 0 349
2014 304 1 9 10 1 0 6 0 331
2015 300 1 7 13 1 0 6 0 328
2016 292 2 6 18 0 0 9 0 327
2017 293 4 4 19 0 0 12 0 332
2018 286 5 2 19 0 0 12 0 324
2019 296 8 3 36 0 0 14 0 357
2020 300 12 3 45 0 0 20 0 380
2021 303 10 5 47 1 0 12 0 378
2022 311 13 8 61 0 0 18 0 411
2023 284 16 6 67 1 0 18 0 392
2024 267 18 4 64 0 0 14 0 367

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 Kutztown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 25.0 19.2 n/a
1989 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1990 516 28.0 18.4 0
1991 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1992 539 29.7 18.1 n/a
1993 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1994 550 24.7 22.3 n/a
1995 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
1996 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
1997 550 31.5 17.5 n/a
1998 539 32.3 16.7 n/a
1999 511 32.5 15.7 n/a
2000 495 32.6 15.2 3.6
2001 451 34.8 13.0 5.5
2002 335 23.0 14.6 7.2
2003 335 23.0 14.6 7.2
2004 310 23.4 13.2 6.8
2005 294 22.7 13.0 8.2
2006 314 22.4 14.0 10.8
2007 325 22.7 14.3 12.6
2008 298 23.9 12.5 12.8
2009 284 25.6 11.1 14.1
2010 374 28.1 13.2 19
2011 363 28.8 12.5 14.9
2012 356 28.6 12.4 18.5
2013 349 28.6 12.1 22.9
2014 331 29.8 11.1 23.9
2015 328 30.0 10.9 24.1
2016 327 29.0 11.2 29.7
2017 332 29.5 11.2 31.3
2018 324 28.7 11.2 29.6
2019 357 28.8 12.3 33.3
2020 380 28.1 13.5 33.4
2021 378 32.0 11.7 33.1
2022 411 30.4 13.4 37
2023 392 30.1 12.9 41.6
2024 367 29.1 12.5 43.6

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 Kutztown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 481 25.0 19.2 n/a
1989 490 28.0 17.5 n/a
1990 516 28.0 18.4 0
1991 528 28.0 18.8 n/a
1992 539 29.7 18.1 n/a
1993 556 26.0 21.4 n/a
1994 550 24.7 22.3 n/a
1995 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
1996 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
1997 550 31.5 17.5 n/a
1998 539 32.3 16.7 n/a
1999 511 32.5 15.7 n/a
2000 495 32.6 15.2 3.6
2001 451 34.8 13.0 5.5
2002 335 23.0 14.6 7.2
2003 335 23.0 14.6 7.2
2004 310 23.4 13.2 6.8
2005 294 22.7 13.0 8.2
2006 314 22.4 14.0 10.8
2007 325 22.7 14.3 12.6
2008 298 23.9 12.5 12.8
2009 284 25.6 11.1 14.1
2010 374 28.1 13.2 19
2011 363 28.8 12.5 14.9
2012 356 28.6 12.4 18.5
2013 349 28.6 12.1 22.9
2014 331 29.8 11.1 23.9
2015 328 30.0 10.9 24.1
2016 327 29.0 11.2 29.7
2017 332 29.5 11.2 31.3
2018 324 28.7 11.2 29.6
2019 357 28.8 12.3 33.3
2020 380 28.1 13.5 33.4
2021 378 32.0 11.7 33.1
2022 411 30.4 13.4 37
2023 392 30.1 12.9 41.6
2024 367 29.1 12.5 43.6

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 Kutztown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (1.7%) $17,336 (98.3%) $17,640
2020 $345 (2.1%) $16,414 (97.9%) $16,759
2021 $775 (3.8%) $19,510 (96.2%) $20,285
2022 $925 (5.1%) $17,294 (94.9%) $18,219

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kutztown 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 298th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 518th of 1534 Elementary schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Kutztown Elementary School)64.157
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kutztown Elementary School)86.863.1
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Kutztown Elementary School)70.656.4
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Kutztown Elementary School)90.280.7
 9.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kutztown Elementary School)78.461.6
 16.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Kutztown Elementary School)70.358.7
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kutztown Elementary School)70.465.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Kutztown Elementary School)68.357.3
 11%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Kutztown Elementary School)90.280.7
 9.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kutztown Elementary School)78.563.2
 15.3%
   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 Students357392
 9.8%
African American816
 100%
American Indian01
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic3667
 86.1%
Pacific Islander00
White296284
 4.1%
Two or More Races1418
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.3%41.6%
 8.2%


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Students at Kutztown Elementary School are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Kutztown Elementary School ranks 257th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kutztown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kutztown Area Middle School
High : Kutztown Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 367 students attended Kutztown Elementary 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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