Donald E. Schick School

Summary:

Donald E. Schick School is an elementary school located in Montoursville, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 754 students. It is part of the Montoursville Area School District, which is ranked 86 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Donald E. Schick School stands out for its diverse student population, with 77.98% White, 6.23% African American, 3.05% Hispanic, and 2.39% Asian students. Academically, the school consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels, with an impressive 54.3% of students proficient or better in Math and 89.9% proficient in Science, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 65.6%, respectively. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students (46.02%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16:1.

Compared to nearby schools, such as George A Ferrell Elementary, Joseph C Ashkar Elementary, Ward L Myers Elementary, and Montgomery Elementary, Donald E. Schick School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, particularly in Math and Science. This suggests that the school is providing a strong educational foundation for its diverse student population and effectively serving the Montoursville community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2800 Four Mile Dr
       Montoursville, PA  17754-9584


(570) 326-3554

District: Loyalsock Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
523rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,735 Help


Students who attend Donald E. Schick School usually attend:

Middle:    Loyalsock Township Middle School
High:    Loyalsock Township Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Two or more races:
9.9%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46% Help


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Compare Details Donald E. Schick School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78%), two or more races (9.9%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donald E. Schick School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donald E. Schick School is $9,735.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Donald E. Schick School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donald E. Schick School 523rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Donald E. Schick School in the ranking list.)

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Loyalsock Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Loyalsock Township School District 86th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donald E. Schick School

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Rank History for all students at Donald E. Schick School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.51 466th 1302 64.2%
2004 47.24 829th 1308 36.6%
2005 69.66 417th 1299 67.9%
2006 50.86 949th 1545 38.6%
2007 60.60 722nd 1555 53.6%
2008 65.31 612th 1551 60.5%
2009 67.82 524th 1549 66.2%
2010 73.42 391st 1579 75.2%
2011 61.87 731st 1597 54.2%
2012 76.31 335th 1599 79.0%
2013 60.16 759th 1519 50.0%
2014 64.06 642nd 1467 56.2%
2015 63.42 631st 1474 57.2%
2016 67.39 585th 1554 62.4%
2017 58.63 764th 1547 50.6%
2018 71.12 475th 1530 69.0%
2019 65.91 596th 1544 61.4%
2021 66.98 495th 1433 65.5%
2022 63.93 608th 1534 60.4%
2023 68.77 523rd 1534 65.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Donald E. Schick School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.09 45th 117 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Donald E. Schick School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.11 537th 1414 62.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Donald E. Schick School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.72 700th 1043 32.9%
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Rank History for White students at Donald E. Schick School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.96 532nd 1236 57.0%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Open Quote The school continues to improve year after year. They are very pro-active with teaching children self-respect & how to deal with problems. Motivated teachers, administrative staff & an active PTO are great assets. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Donald E. Schick School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 10 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1989 341 8 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 353 11 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1991 389 13 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1992 362 20 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 413 27 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1994 416 37 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1995 409 26 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 409 26 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 388 41 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 387 32 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1999 394 34 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2000 319 28 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2001 347 30 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 231 27 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 231 27 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 316 27 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 465 46 9 16 2 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 501 46 12 19 3 n/a n/a 0 581
2007 498 35 18 19 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2008 523 49 17 9 3 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 524 51 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 553 54 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2011 550 61 18 16 0 2 4 0 651
2012 573 39 15 21 0 6 31 0 685
2013 545 39 20 19 1 4 34 0 662
2014 540 42 19 23 1 2 48 0 675
2015 534 44 18 22 0 3 64 0 685
2016 504 47 16 21 0 1 49 0 638
2017 516 56 21 20 1 1 62 0 677
2018 538 38 19 19 1 2 58 0 675
2019 542 41 25 20 1 1 70 0 700
2020 555 42 23 18 3 1 63 0 705
2021 546 47 25 20 3 1 63 0 705
2022 547 48 25 24 2 1 68 0 715
2023 588 47 18 23 2 1 75 0 754

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 Donald E. Schick School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1989 359 19.7 18.2 n/a
1990 377 20.0 18.8 0
1991 413 20.1 20.5 n/a
1992 397 23.9 16.6 n/a
1993 451 21.7 20.8 n/a
1994 465 25.7 18.1 n/a
1995 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1996 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1997 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1998 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1999 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
2000 359 20.0 18.0 24
2001 381 20.0 19.1 24.7
2002 377 16.0 23.6 19.6
2003 377 16.0 23.6 19.6
2004 348 16.0 21.8 22.1
2005 538 33.5 16.1 13.8
2006 581 30.5 19.0 26.7
2007 573 34.5 16.6 26.5
2008 601 35.9 16.7 28
2009 603 36.9 16.3 32.3
2010 635 39.9 15.9 30.4
2011 651 39.9 16.3 30.7
2012 685 38.1 17.9 31.8
2013 662 36.1 18.3 31.7
2014 675 38.1 17.6 35.4
2015 685 39.0 17.5 38.4
2016 638 39.0 16.3 40.1
2017 677 39.3 17.2 43.1
2018 675 37.2 18.1 42.7
2019 700 38.7 18.0 41.1
2020 705 42.0 16.7 40.1
2021 705 43.0 16.3 42.1
2022 715 44.0 16.2 43.6
2023 754 47.0 16.0 46

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 Donald E. Schick School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1989 359 19.7 18.2 n/a
1990 377 20.0 18.8 0
1991 413 20.1 20.5 n/a
1992 397 23.9 16.6 n/a
1993 451 21.7 20.8 n/a
1994 465 25.7 18.1 n/a
1995 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1996 446 26.0 17.2 n/a
1997 435 25.0 17.4 n/a
1998 426 23.0 18.5 n/a
1999 430 24.0 17.9 n/a
2000 359 20.0 18.0 24
2001 381 20.0 19.1 24.7
2002 377 16.0 23.6 19.6
2003 377 16.0 23.6 19.6
2004 348 16.0 21.8 22.1
2005 538 33.5 16.1 13.8
2006 581 30.5 19.0 26.7
2007 573 34.5 16.6 26.5
2008 601 35.9 16.7 28
2009 603 36.9 16.3 32.3
2010 635 39.9 15.9 30.4
2011 651 39.9 16.3 30.7
2012 685 38.1 17.9 31.8
2013 662 36.1 18.3 31.7
2014 675 38.1 17.6 35.4
2015 685 39.0 17.5 38.4
2016 638 39.0 16.3 40.1
2017 677 39.3 17.2 43.1
2018 675 37.2 18.1 42.7
2019 700 38.7 18.0 41.1
2020 705 42.0 16.7 40.1
2021 705 43.0 16.3 42.1
2022 715 44.0 16.2 43.6
2023 754 47.0 16.0 46

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 Donald E. Schick School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $602 (6.9%) $8,143 (93.1%) $8,746
2020 $607 (6.5%) $8,672 (93.4%) $9,280
2021 $591 (6.4%) $8,642 (93.6%) $9,233
2022 $503 (5.2%) $9,231 (94.8%) $9,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Donald E. Schick School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 596th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 523rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Donald E. Schick School)67.954.5
 13.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Donald E. Schick School)68.959.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Donald E. Schick School)70.559.2
 11.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Donald E. Schick School)89.889.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Donald E. Schick School)78.463.6
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Donald E. Schick School)41.449.1
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Donald E. Schick School)58.961.9
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Donald E. Schick School)57.854.3
 3.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Donald E. Schick School)89.889.9
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Donald E. Schick School)67.461.8
 5.6%
   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 Students700754
 7.7%
African American4147
 14.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian2518
 28%
Hispanic2023
 15%
Pacific Islander11
White542588
 8.5%
Two or More Races7075
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%46%
 4.9%


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Donald E. Schick School ranks 523rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Donald E. Schick School are 78% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 754 students attended Donald E. Schick School.


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