Fink Elementary School

Summary:

Fink Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Middletown, Pennsylvania, serving 226 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Middletown Area School District, which is ranked 339 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fink Elementary School has consistently performed below the state and district averages in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (47.2%), Science (80.7%), and English Language Arts (53.2%) were lower than the state and district averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its low socioeconomic status (SES) students performing relatively better than its white and disabled students. Fink Elementary School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with the rate increasing from 63.84% in 2020-2021 to 73.89% in 2022-2023, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-income families.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the Middletown Area School District and surrounding districts, Kunkel Elementary School and Robert Reid Elementary School outperform Fink Elementary School in PSSA test scores and overall state rankings. This suggests that Fink Elementary School may need to implement targeted interventions and support to address the unique learning needs of its high-needs student population and improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 150 N Race Street
       Middletown, PA  17057-2240


(717) 948-3370

District: Middletown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
820th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,398 Help


Students who attend Fink Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Middletown Area Middle School
High:    Middletown Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  226

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
27.9%
African American:
12.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fink Elementary School ranks worse than 53.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Middletown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Fink Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Middletown Area School District. Student population at Fink Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), Hispanic (27.9%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Middletown Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fink Elementary School is 9.5, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Middletown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fink Elementary School is $19,398, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Middletown Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fink Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fink Elementary School 820th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fink Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Middletown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown Area School District 339th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fink Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 33.27 1263rd 1579 20.0%
2011 57.02 864th 1597 45.9%
2012 43.61 1145th 1599 28.4%
2013 49.49 980th 1519 35.5%
2014 30.07 1163rd 1467 20.7%
2015 49.35 893rd 1474 39.4%
2016 34.93 1121st 1554 27.9%
2017 31.24 1154th 1547 25.4%
2018 29.43 1160th 1530 24.2%
2019 25.09 1202nd 1544 22.2%
2021 37.18 997th 1433 30.4%
2022 45.08 965th 1534 37.1%
2023 46.28 933rd 1534 39.2%
2024 53.29 820th 1526 46.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.70 596th 1414 57.9%
2024 62.55 541st 1432 62.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.60 808th 1488 45.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.47 692nd 1043 33.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.67 826th 1495 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at Fink Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.34 907th 1236 26.6%
2024 43.93 758th 1229 38.3%
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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 Fink Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 141 27 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2010 136 28 1 20 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2011 143 8 0 36 0 0 17 0 204
2012 134 15 1 44 1 0 16 0 211
2013 134 14 1 42 1 0 21 0 213
2014 136 15 1 35 1 0 32 0 220
2015 143 14 0 39 0 0 25 0 221
2016 122 22 0 37 0 0 37 0 218
2017 109 22 8 35 1 0 38 0 213
2018 115 15 14 39 1 0 41 0 225
2019 117 26 11 54 1 0 34 0 243
2020 101 28 20 55 0 0 26 0 230
2021 96 28 21 55 0 0 24 0 224
2022 106 27 20 61 0 0 27 0 241
2023 91 29 23 63 0 0 20 0 226

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 Fink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 183 17.1 10.7 47.5
2010 185 17.5 10.5 51.4
2011 204 16.7 12.2 55.9
2012 211 17.0 12.4 49.8
2013 213 14.7 14.4 67.1
2014 220 17.0 12.9 69.5
2015 221 19.0 11.6 76.5
2016 218 19.0 11.4 74.3
2017 213 19.6 10.8 80.3
2018 225 21.4 10.5 70.2
2019 243 22.1 10.9 71.6
2020 230 22.2 10.3 71.7
2021 224 23.3 9.6 63.8
2022 241 23.6 10.1 69.3
2023 226 23.6 9.5 73.9

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 Fink Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 183 17.1 10.7 47.5
2010 185 17.5 10.5 51.4
2011 204 16.7 12.2 55.9
2012 211 17.0 12.4 49.8
2013 213 14.7 14.4 67.1
2014 220 17.0 12.9 69.5
2015 221 19.0 11.6 76.5
2016 218 19.0 11.4 74.3
2017 213 19.6 10.8 80.3
2018 225 21.4 10.5 70.2
2019 243 22.1 10.9 71.6
2020 230 22.2 10.3 71.7
2021 224 23.3 9.6 63.8
2022 241 23.6 10.1 69.3
2023 226 23.6 9.5 73.9

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 Fink Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,146 (6.4%) $16,726 (93.6%) $17,872
2020 $1,048 (5.6%) $17,625 (94.4%) $18,673
2021 $1,732 (9.0%) $17,414 (91.0%) $19,146
2022 $3,245 (16.7%) $16,154 (83.3%) $19,398

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fink Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1202nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 933rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)45.850
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)58.341.9
 16.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)21.434.2
 12.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fink Elementary School)64.384.2
 19.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)45.342.1
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)2045.5
 25.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)48.747.7
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fink Elementary School)26.442.9
 16.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fink Elementary School)64.384.2
 19.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)49.544.3
 5.2%
   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 Students243226
 7%
African American2629
 11.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1123
 109.1%
Hispanic5463
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11791
 22.2%
Two or More Races3420
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%73.9%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fink Elementary School

Fink Elementary School ranks 820th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Fink Elementary School are 40% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Middletown Area Middle School
High : Middletown Area High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 226 students attended Fink 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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