Alloway Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Alloway Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Littlestown, Pennsylvania, serving 790 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Littlestown Area School District, which is ranked 291 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Academically, Alloway Creek Elementary School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on PSSA tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in Math (43.2%) and English Language Arts (45.7%) below the state averages, but its Science proficiency (79.9%) significantly higher. Compared to nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary School and schools in the Hanover Public School District, Alloway Creek's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school's relatively low dropout rate and its ability to support its higher percentage of low-socioeconomic status students suggest that it may be providing effective resources and interventions.

Despite the challenges, Alloway Creek Elementary School's strong performance in Science and its commitment to serving its diverse student population are noteworthy. Continued focus on improving academic outcomes, especially in core subjects like Math and English Language Arts, could help the school better serve its community and improve its overall ranking and rating.


Detail:

Public K-5

 162 Newark St
       Littlestown, PA  17340


(717) 359-4146

District: Littlestown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
940th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,496 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  780

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alloway Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 61.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.13. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alloway Creek Elementary School is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Alloway Creek Elementary School employs 52.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alloway Creek Elementary School is $13,496.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alloway Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alloway Creek Elementary School 940th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Alloway Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Littlestown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Littlestown Area School District 291st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alloway Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.84 1010th 1544 34.6%
2021 51.78 784th 1433 45.3%
2022 57.31 745th 1534 51.4%
2023 51.23 853rd 1534 44.4%
2024 45.13 940th 1526 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.31 727th 1414 48.6%
2024 52.93 734th 1432 48.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.37 996th 1488 33.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.80 917th 1043 12.1%
2024 28.77 786th 1084 27.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 49.85 839th 1495 43.9%
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Rank History for White students at Alloway Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.27 909th 1236 26.5%
2024 23.71 1030th 1229 16.2%
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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 Alloway Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 746 13 4 31 0 0 34 0 828
2019 729 15 6 28 0 0 38 0 816
2020 771 14 7 19 0 1 43 0 855
2021 727 15 7 30 2 1 33 0 815
2022 754 11 6 36 1 1 29 0 838
2023 716 7 3 35 1 1 27 0 790
2024 705 6 4 36 2 1 26 0 780

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 Alloway Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 828 53.3 15.5 41.2
2019 816 53.3 15.2 40.2
2020 855 54.3 15.7 39.9
2021 815 54.3 14.9 28
2022 838 54.3 15.4 39.5
2023 790 53.5 14.7 47.2
2024 780 52.7 14.8 39.6

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 Alloway Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2018 828 53.3 15.5 41.2
2019 816 53.3 15.2 40.2
2020 855 54.3 15.7 39.9
2021 815 54.3 14.9 28
2022 838 54.3 15.4 39.5
2023 790 53.5 14.7 47.2
2024 780 52.7 14.8 39.6

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 Alloway Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $503 (3.9%) $12,351 (96.1%) $12,854
2020 $412 (3.4%) $11,864 (96.6%) $12,277
2021 $529 (3.9%) $12,941 (96.1%) $13,470
2022 $709 (5.3%) $12,787 (94.7%) $13,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alloway Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1010th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 853rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Alloway Creek Elementary School)57.457.5
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alloway Creek Elementary School)51.245.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Alloway Creek Elementary School)45.141.8
 3.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Alloway Creek Elementary School)82.478
 4.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alloway Creek Elementary School)60.951.5
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Alloway Creek Elementary School)32.533.9
 1.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alloway Creek Elementary School)49.660
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Alloway Creek Elementary School)45.245.3
 0.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Alloway Creek Elementary School)82.478
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Alloway Creek Elementary School)54.251.8
 2.4%
   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 Students816790
 3.2%
African American157
 53.3%
American Indian01
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2835
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White729716
 1.8%
Two or More Races3827
 28.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%47.2%
 7%


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Students at Alloway Creek Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Alloway Creek Elementary School ranks 940th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 780 students attended Alloway Creek 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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