Francis McClure Elementary School

Summary:

Francis McClure Elementary School is a public elementary school in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the McKeesport Area School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Francis McClure has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 40.9% White, 37.33% African American, 7% Hispanic, and 13.69% two or more races in the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (25.6%), Science (58.3%), and English Language Arts (42%) were all below the Pennsylvania state averages. When looking at specific student subgroups, Francis McClure's African American students performed better than the state average, but the school's White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performed significantly worse.

Francis McClure has a relatively high per-student spending of $17,302 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average and the spending of some nearby schools, such as Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy and South Allegheny Elementary School. However, the school's academic performance is generally lower than these nearby schools. Additionally, Francis McClure has an extremely high percentage of students from low-income families, with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which likely contributes to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public K-5

500 Longvue Dr
McKeesport, PA 15131-1227

(412) 664-3740

District: McKeesport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1160^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,302

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 643

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.9%

African American:

37.3%

Two or more races:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Francis McClure Elementary School ranks worse than 75.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Francis McClure Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.9%), African American (37.3%), two or more races (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis McClure Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Francis McClure Elementary School employs 49.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis McClure Elementary School is $17,302.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Francis McClure Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis McClure Elementary School 1160^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Francis McClure Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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McKeesport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks McKeesport Area School District 538^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Francis McClure Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	24.28	1210^th	1544	21.6%
2021	26.46	1102^nd	1433	23.1%
2022	35.68	1071^st	1534	30.2%
2023	26.02	1160^th	1534	24.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	26.03	1097^th	1414	22.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.23	810^th	1043	22.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.85	208^th	437	52.4%

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Rank History for White students at Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.14	1033^rd	1236	16.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Francis McClure Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	346	259	1	3	5	2	90	706
2019	322	266	2	7	0	1	93	691
2020	293	233	3	8	1	1	86	625
2021	280	217	3	9	1	1	77	588
2022	270	223	5	29	2	1	80	610
2023	263	240	3	45	3	1	88	643

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Francis McClure Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	706	49.5	14.2	99.9
2019	691	47.5	14.5	100
2020	625	48.7	12.8	99.8
2021	588	48.7	12.0	99.5
2022	610	52.2	11.6	99.5
2023	643	49.5	12.9	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 Francis McClure Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	706	49.5	14.2	99.9
2019	691	47.5	14.5	100
2020	625	48.7	12.8	99.8
2021	588	48.7	12.0	99.5
2022	610	52.2	11.6	99.5
2023	643	49.5	12.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Francis McClure Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,112 (7.7%)	$13,323 (92.3%)	$14,436
2020	$1,169 (7.3%)	$14,793 (92.7%)	$15,962
2021	$2,189 (12.5%)	$15,358 (87.5%)	$17,547
2022	$3,636 (21.0%)	$13,666 (79.0%)	$17,302

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis McClure Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1210^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1160^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Francis McClure Elementary School)	40.2	29	11.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis McClure Elementary School)	49.4	37.8	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Francis McClure Elementary School)	38	29.2	8.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Francis McClure Elementary School)	65.6	58.3	7.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis McClure Elementary School)	58.1	42.9	15.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Francis McClure Elementary School)	13.1	17.6	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis McClure Elementary School)	31.9	46.1	14.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Francis McClure Elementary School)	28.6	25.6	3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Francis McClure Elementary School)	65.6	58.3	7.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Francis McClure Elementary School)	45	42	3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	691	643	6.9%
African American	266	240	9.8%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	7	45	542.9%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	322	263	18.3%
Two or More Races	93	88	5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Francis McClure Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Francis McClure Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Longvue Dr	McKeesport	15131	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3740	643	50	12.9	100.0%	263 (40.9%)	240 (37.3%)	45 (7.0%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	88 (13.7%)	26	1160^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.4%		35.7	1071^st of 1534 public elementary schools	30.2%	89	29.0	29.2	17.6				25.6	58.3		58.3	37.8	42.9	46.1				42.0	$17,302	$3,637	$13,666
Logan Elementary School	Public	K-6	1154 Jacks Run Rd	North Versailles	15137	Allegheny County	East Allegheny School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 824-6053	704	61	11.5	100.0%	335 (47.6%)	245 (34.8%)	26 (3.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (13.8%)	23.7	1182^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.9%		20.7	1205^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.4%	23	30.0	17.6	18.8	23.0			22.5	62.9		62.9	35.2	37.0	32.2	43.9			37.1	$10,668	$965	$9,703
Propel Cs-McKeesport	Public, Charter	K-8	2412 Versailles Avenue	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	Propel CS-McKeesport	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	336	24	14.0		42 (12.5%)	254 (75.6%)	10 (3.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.0%)	27.9	1145^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.4%		23.9	1181^st of 1534 public elementary schools	23.0%	36	45.2	25.0	12.2	35.5	5.7	5.6	20.4	75.0	44.5	58.8	38.7	25.0	27.5	40.7	31.5	38.9	33.5	$17,651	$2,197	$15,454
Stewartsville Elementary School	Public	K-4	101 Carpenter Ln	North Huntingdon	15642	Westmoreland County	Norwin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 861-3030	428	25	16.8	27.1%	384 (89.7%)	3 (0.7%)	11 (2.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.5%)	85.5	183^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	88.1%		74.8	394^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.3%	211	89.1	71.0					80.1	89.1		89.1	78.3	67.5					72.9	$12,196	$524	$11,672
Duquesne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Kennedy Avenue	Duquesne	15110	Allegheny County	Duquesne City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-5300	439	47	9.4	100.0%	53 (12.1%)	277 (63.1%)	10 (2.3%)	37 (8.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (13.2%)	5.8	1452^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	5.3%		6.9	1421^st of 1534 public elementary schools	7.4%	31	9.1	7.7	2.5	0.0			4.9	28.2		28.2	20.8	22.5	17.1	22.5			20.7	$69	$17	$53
Greenock Elementary School	Public	K-2	1101 Greenock Buena Vista Rd	McKeesport	15135	Allegheny County	Elizabeth Forward School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 896-2324	197	15	13.5	49.2%	162 (82.2%)	8 (4.1%)	5 (2.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.7%)								(n/a)																		$16,013	$1,761	$14,251
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	K-5	1600 Cornell St	McKeesport	15132	Allegheny County	McKeesport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 664-3750	686	60	11.5	100.0%	171 (24.9%)	401 (58.5%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (12.8%)	7.6	1407^th of 1534 public elementary schools	8.3%		8.6	1381^st of 1534 public elementary schools	10.0%	26	6.1	18.4	8.6				11.1	38.9		38.9	16.6	17.1	28.9				20.3	$15,561	$3,271	$12,290
Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	10 Center Street	Pittsburgh	15132	Allegheny County	Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 673-7300	305	29	10.6	100.0%	28 (9.2%)	253 (83.0%)	10 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.6%)	15.8	1266^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.5%		15	1270^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.2%	4	28.9	10.8	3.1	12.5	29.4	28.6	17.2	54.0	50.0	52.9	37.8	24.3	12.5	50.0	29.4	42.8	31.0	$17,737	$3,621	$14,116
Trafford Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 E Brinton Ave	Trafford	15085	Westmoreland County	Penn-Trafford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 372-6600	202	16	12.5	45.5%	169 (83.7%)	9 (4.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (10.4%)	90.9	77^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.5	87^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.3%	10	87.5	82.2	65.7				77.9	96.4		96.4	90.7	82.2	74.3				82.1	$15,292	$710	$14,583
Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	126 Monroeville Ave	Turtle Creek	15145	Allegheny County	Woodland Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 824-2450	561	43	12.9	100.0%	166 (29.6%)	301 (53.7%)	39 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.3%)	38.6	1042^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	32.1%		40.8	1019^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.6%	23	41.6	41.2	33.4				38.6	70.6		70.6	43.6	44.9	44.0				44.2	$22,077	$1,952	$20,125

Frequently Asked Questions about Francis McClure Elementary School

Is Francis McClure Elementary School a good school?

Francis McClure Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend Francis McClure Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Francis McClure Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Francis McClure Elementary School?

Students at Francis McClure Elementary School are 41% White, 37% African American, 14% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

What district is Francis McClure Elementary School in?

McKeesport Area School District

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