McConnellsburg Elementary School

Summary:

McConnellsburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 429 students in grades PK-5 in the Chambersburg Area School District in Mc Connellsburg, Pennsylvania.

McConnellsburg Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on PSSA assessments, with 50.2% of students proficient or better in Math, 80% proficient or better in Science, and 58.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and higher-than-average spending per student of $18,852 may contribute to its strong academic performance. While the school has a relatively high percentage of students (49.65%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, it ranks higher for its low socioeconomic status students compared to its White and disabled student subgroups, suggesting effective support for economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools in the Everett Area and Chambersburg Area school districts, McConnellsburg Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in Math and Science. For example, its 2022-2023 Math proficiency rate of 50.2% was significantly higher than the 37-40% range of the nearby districts, and its Science proficiency rate of 80% was much higher than the 62-78% range of the nearby schools. While the school performs well overall, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance for specific student subgroups, such as its White and disabled students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 151 E Cherry St
       Mc Connellsburg, PA  17233-1400


(717) 485-4438

District: Central Fulton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,852 Help


Students who attend McConnellsburg Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McConnellsburg Middle School
High:    McConnellsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.2%
Two or more races:
4.7%
Hispanic:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Compare Details McConnellsburg Elementary School ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.2%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McConnellsburg Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McConnellsburg Elementary School is $18,852.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

McConnellsburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McConnellsburg Elementary School 695th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McConnellsburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Fulton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Fulton School District 238th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McConnellsburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McConnellsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.51 809th 1302 37.9%
2004 35.73 955th 1308 27.0%
2005 46.44 865th 1299 33.4%
2006 34.31 1223rd 1545 20.8%
2007 44.10 1067th 1555 31.4%
2008 61.79 701st 1551 54.8%
2009 53.04 909th 1549 41.3%
2010 64.32 652nd 1579 58.7%
2011 64.98 648th 1597 59.4%
2012 69.75 560th 1599 65.0%
2013 58.14 815th 1519 46.3%
2014 57.72 790th 1467 46.1%
2015 60.46 693rd 1474 53.0%
2016 65.58 625th 1554 59.8%
2017 62.72 679th 1547 56.1%
2018 64.96 640th 1530 58.2%
2019 64.11 633rd 1544 59.0%
2021 57.02 700th 1433 51.2%
2022 59.37 705th 1534 54.0%
2023 60.31 695th 1534 54.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McConnellsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.69 597th 1414 57.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McConnellsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.59 728th 1043 30.2%
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Rank History for White students at McConnellsburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.83 754th 1236 39.0%
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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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Enrollment information for McConnellsburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 617 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 635
1989 618 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1990 614 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 604 13 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1992 613 21 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 603 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1994 634 19 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 639 25 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1996 639 25 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1997 627 29 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1998 620 34 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1999 588 41 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 578 36 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 543 25 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2002 439 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 439 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 448 18 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2005 478 14 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2006 493 15 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2007 512 19 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2008 503 22 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2009 474 20 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2010 477 21 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2011 485 20 4 8 0 0 0 0 517
2012 469 13 3 8 0 0 0 0 493
2013 483 15 3 9 0 0 0 0 510
2014 502 13 4 9 0 0 0 0 528
2015 488 17 2 14 0 0 7 0 528
2016 490 9 2 11 0 0 11 0 523
2017 460 8 3 17 0 0 12 0 500
2018 492 9 1 17 0 0 15 0 534
2019 478 7 1 19 0 0 21 0 526
2020 444 7 1 19 1 0 20 0 492
2021 406 5 0 19 1 0 23 0 454
2022 385 4 0 16 1 0 15 0 421
2023 387 6 0 16 0 0 20 0 429

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 McConnellsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 32.5 19.5 n/a
1989 633 32.5 19.4 n/a
1990 630 27.0 23.3 0
1991 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1992 636 36.0 17.6 n/a
1993 624 35.8 17.4 n/a
1994 659 35.8 18.4 n/a
1995 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1996 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1997 662 39.8 16.6 n/a
1998 660 37.8 17.5 n/a
1999 635 37.0 17.2 n/a
2000 620 38.0 16.3 44.4
2001 574 38.0 15.1 39.2
2002 460 35.0 13.1 47.4
2003 460 35.0 13.1 47.4
2004 473 36.0 13.1 55.8
2005 497 34.0 14.6 43.9
2006 514 36.3 14.2 43.4
2007 539 38.0 14.2 39.1
2008 532 40.0 13.3 38.3
2009 500 40.0 12.5 39.2
2010 508 42.0 12.1 40.7
2011 517 39.2 13.1 41.8
2012 493 35.6 13.8 46
2013 510 34.1 14.9 41.6
2014 528 34.6 15.2 48.5
2015 528 36.0 14.6 49.4
2016 523 36.0 14.5 47
2017 500 38.1 13.1 51.8
2018 534 38.1 13.9 57.7
2019 526 38.1 13.7 55.7
2020 492 38.1 12.8 50.2
2021 454 38.1 11.9 52.4
2022 421 35.1 11.9 48.2
2023 429 35.1 12.2 49.7

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 McConnellsburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 635 32.5 19.5 n/a
1989 633 32.5 19.4 n/a
1990 630 27.0 23.3 0
1991 618 35.0 17.6 n/a
1992 636 36.0 17.6 n/a
1993 624 35.8 17.4 n/a
1994 659 35.8 18.4 n/a
1995 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1996 670 36.8 18.2 n/a
1997 662 39.8 16.6 n/a
1998 660 37.8 17.5 n/a
1999 635 37.0 17.2 n/a
2000 620 38.0 16.3 44.4
2001 574 38.0 15.1 39.2
2002 460 35.0 13.1 47.4
2003 460 35.0 13.1 47.4
2004 473 36.0 13.1 55.8
2005 497 34.0 14.6 43.9
2006 514 36.3 14.2 43.4
2007 539 38.0 14.2 39.1
2008 532 40.0 13.3 38.3
2009 500 40.0 12.5 39.2
2010 508 42.0 12.1 40.7
2011 517 39.2 13.1 41.8
2012 493 35.6 13.8 46
2013 510 34.1 14.9 41.6
2014 528 34.6 15.2 48.5
2015 528 36.0 14.6 49.4
2016 523 36.0 14.5 47
2017 500 38.1 13.1 51.8
2018 534 38.1 13.9 57.7
2019 526 38.1 13.7 55.7
2020 492 38.1 12.8 50.2
2021 454 38.1 11.9 52.4
2022 421 35.1 11.9 48.2
2023 429 35.1 12.2 49.7

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 McConnellsburg Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $25 (100.0%) $25
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $1,235 (8.7%) $12,997 (91.3%) $14,232
2022 $1,594 (8.5%) $17,259 (91.5%) $18,852

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McConnellsburg Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 633rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 695th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McConnellsburg Elementary School)75.671.9
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Elementary School)73.265.6
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (McConnellsburg Elementary School)52.145.7
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (McConnellsburg Elementary School)88.780
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Elementary School)60.652.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (McConnellsburg Elementary School)42.932.8
 10.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Elementary School)63.757.4
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (McConnellsburg Elementary School)57.450.2
 7.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (McConnellsburg Elementary School)88.780
 8.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McConnellsburg Elementary School)66.158.4
 7.7%
   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 Students526429
 18.4%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1916
 15.8%
Pacific Islander00
White478387
 19%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%49.7%
 6.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended McConnellsburg Elementary School.

McConnellsburg Elementary School ranks 695th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : McConnellsburg Middle School
High : McConnellsburg High School

Students at McConnellsburg Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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