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Mellon Elementary School

Summary:

Mellon Elementary School, a public school serving grades PK-5 with 389 students, is a standout institution in the Ligonier Valley School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Pennsylvania in academic assessments, making it a shining example of educational excellence.

Mellon Elementary School's academic prowess is evident across all subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 62.6% of its students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.7% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate was an impressive 73.6%, surpassing the district's 59.7% and the state's 53%. The school also excels in PSSA Science, with 85.1% of students achieving proficiency or better, outpacing the district's 73.6% and the state's 65.8%. Mellon Elementary School's exceptional performance extends to its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking 141 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category, with a 5-star rating.

Mellon Elementary School's success can be attributed to its efficient use of resources and its commitment to equity. The school's per-student spending of $17,733 in the 2021-2022 school year is relatively high, and its student-to-teacher ratio of around 14:1 is lower than many nearby schools, such as Metzgar Elementary School, Blairsville Elementary School, and Norvelt Elementary School. This investment in resources has paid off, as Mellon Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and maintains a strong 4-star rating, making it a standout choice for families in the Ligonier Valley School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 559 Bell Street
       Ligonier, PA  15658

(724) 238-5663

District: Ligonier Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
333rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,733 Help


Students who attend Mellon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ligonier Valley Middle School
High:    Ligonier Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
2.1%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mellon Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (2.1%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mellon Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mellon Elementary School is $17,733.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mellon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mellon Elementary School 333rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mellon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ligonier Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ligonier Valley School District 243rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mellon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.20 323rd 1545 79.1%
2007 81.33 195th 1555 87.5%
2008 70.34 473rd 1551 69.5%
2009 76.80 289th 1549 81.3%
2010 64.82 639th 1579 59.5%
2011 66.00 619th 1597 61.2%
2012 75.73 362nd 1599 77.4%
2013 77.78 296th 1519 80.5%
2014 81.52 174th 1467 88.1%
2015 85.40 149th 1474 89.9%
2016 78.56 310th 1554 80.1%
2017 75.12 383rd 1547 75.2%
2018 69.25 518th 1530 66.1%
2019 64.08 634th 1544 58.9%
2021 56.90 703rd 1433 50.9%
2022 63.24 618th 1534 59.7%
2023 73.44 419th 1534 72.7%
2024 77.90 333rd 1526 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.49 284th 1414 79.9%
2024 83.02 141st 1432 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.79 261st 1488 82.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.46 209th 1043 80.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.56 390th 1495 73.9%
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Rank History for White students at Mellon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.64 534th 1236 56.8%
2024 66.48 399th 1229 67.5%
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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 Mellon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 713 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 715
1989 714 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1990 693 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 703 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1992 711 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 716
1993 573 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1994 574 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1995 558 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1996 558 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 563
1997 531 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 542 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1999 526 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2000 509 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 488 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 427 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2003 427 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
2004 425 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 402 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2006 413 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2007 425 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2008 402 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 392 1 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2010 385 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2011 467 1 2 6 0 0 4 0 480
2012 466 2 2 6 1 0 0 0 477
2013 446 1 1 2 1 0 1 0 452
2014 411 4 0 2 1 0 2 0 420
2015 405 5 0 0 1 0 3 0 414
2016 422 8 0 3 1 0 5 0 439
2017 440 5 1 3 1 0 3 0 453
2018 433 5 0 3 0 0 4 0 445
2019 393 2 0 3 0 1 5 0 404
2020 411 1 0 5 0 2 11 0 430
2021 385 4 0 5 0 2 9 0 405
2022 368 2 0 7 0 1 14 0 392
2023 368 4 0 5 0 0 12 0 389
2024 365 2 0 7 0 0 8 0 382

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 Mellon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 715 31.4 22.7 n/a
1989 714 28.9 24.7 n/a
1990 698 29.5 23.6 0
1991 705 29.5 23.8 n/a
1992 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 576 26.5 21.7 n/a
1994 582 27.0 21.6 n/a
1995 563 27.0 20.9 n/a
1996 563 27.0 20.9 n/a
1997 536 25.0 21.4 n/a
1998 549 25.0 22.0 n/a
1999 529 26.0 20.3 n/a
2000 512 28.0 18.3 29.9
2001 488 28.0 17.4 24.4
2002 431 23.5 18.3 23.7
2003 431 23.5 18.3 23.7
2004 429 20.6 20.8 27.7
2005 406 20.6 19.7 25.1
2006 417 24.7 16.9 24.7
2007 429 24.7 17.4 24.2
2008 409 16.7 24.5 27.1
2009 400 16.6 24.0 30.3
2010 391 17.9 21.8 32.7
2011 480 31.0 15.4 31.7
2012 477 29.3 16.2 36.1
2013 452 28.7 15.7 34.3
2014 420 28.3 14.8 30.7
2015 414 27.0 15.3 32.9
2016 439 27.0 16.2 31.9
2017 453 28.3 15.9 33.1
2018 445 30.8 14.4 36.4
2019 404 30.8 13.0 33.2
2020 430 30.3 14.1 33
2021 405 28.6 14.1 99.3
2022 392 27.3 14.3 99.2
2023 389 27.2 14.2 100
2024 382 29.1 13.1 100

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 Mellon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 715 31.4 22.7 n/a
1989 714 28.9 24.7 n/a
1990 698 29.5 23.6 0
1991 705 29.5 23.8 n/a
1992 716 36.0 19.8 n/a
1993 576 26.5 21.7 n/a
1994 582 27.0 21.6 n/a
1995 563 27.0 20.9 n/a
1996 563 27.0 20.9 n/a
1997 536 25.0 21.4 n/a
1998 549 25.0 22.0 n/a
1999 529 26.0 20.3 n/a
2000 512 28.0 18.3 29.9
2001 488 28.0 17.4 24.4
2002 431 23.5 18.3 23.7
2003 431 23.5 18.3 23.7
2004 429 20.6 20.8 27.7
2005 406 20.6 19.7 25.1
2006 417 24.7 16.9 24.7
2007 429 24.7 17.4 24.2
2008 409 16.7 24.5 27.1
2009 400 16.6 24.0 30.3
2010 391 17.9 21.8 32.7
2011 480 31.0 15.4 31.7
2012 477 29.3 16.2 36.1
2013 452 28.7 15.7 34.3
2014 420 28.3 14.8 30.7
2015 414 27.0 15.3 32.9
2016 439 27.0 16.2 31.9
2017 453 28.3 15.9 33.1
2018 445 30.8 14.4 36.4
2019 404 30.8 13.0 33.2
2020 430 30.3 14.1 33
2021 405 28.6 14.1 99.3
2022 392 27.3 14.3 99.2
2023 389 27.2 14.2 100
2024 382 29.1 13.1 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mellon Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $52 (0.3%) $17,772 (99.7%) $17,825
2020 $310 (2.2%) $13,699 (97.8%) $14,009
2021 $924 (5.6%) $15,455 (94.4%) $16,379
2022 $1,823 (10.3%) $15,910 (89.7%) $17,733

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mellon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 634th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 419th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mellon Elementary School)66.169
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mellon Elementary School)7567.2
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mellon Elementary School)48.555.8
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mellon Elementary School)84.888.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mellon Elementary School)79.179.1
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mellon Elementary School)33.346.3
 13%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mellon Elementary School)68.363.7
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Mellon Elementary School)5056.4
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mellon Elementary School)84.888.3
 3.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mellon Elementary School)74.368.8
 5.5%
   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 Students404389
 3.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White393368
 6.4%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.2%100%
 66.8%

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Mellon Elementary School ranks 333rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Ligonier Valley Middle School
High : Ligonier Valley High School

Students at Mellon Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Mellon Elementary School.


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