Fink Elementary School

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

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:
820^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,398

Students who attend Fink Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 226

Racial breakdown:

White:

40.3%

Hispanic:

27.9%

African American:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.29. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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

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...)

Compare Fink Elementary School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 820^th 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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Male students:

White students:

Middletown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Middletown Area School District 339^th 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
2010	33.27	1263^rd	1579	20.0%
2011	57.02	864^th	1597	45.9%
2012	43.61	1145^th	1599	28.4%
2013	49.49	980^th	1519	35.5%
2014	30.07	1163^rd	1467	20.7%
2015	49.35	893^rd	1474	39.4%
2016	34.93	1121^st	1554	27.9%
2017	31.24	1154^th	1547	25.4%
2018	29.43	1160^th	1530	24.2%
2019	25.09	1202^nd	1544	22.2%
2021	37.18	997^th	1433	30.4%
2022	45.08	965^th	1534	37.1%
2023	46.28	933^rd	1534	39.2%
2024	53.29	820^th	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	596^th	1414	57.9%
2024	62.55	541^st	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	808^th	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	692^nd	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	826^th	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	907^th	1236	26.6%
2024	43.93	758^th	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.

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	Total
2009	141	27	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	183
2010	136	28	1	20	0	n/a	n/a	185
2011	143	8	0	36	0	0	17	204
2012	134	15	1	44	1	0	16	211
2013	134	14	1	42	1	0	21	213
2014	136	15	1	35	1	0	32	220
2015	143	14	0	39	0	0	25	221
2016	122	22	0	37	0	0	37	218
2017	109	22	8	35	1	0	38	213
2018	115	15	14	39	1	0	41	225
2019	117	26	11	54	1	0	34	243
2020	101	28	20	55	0	0	26	230
2021	96	28	21	55	0	0	24	224
2022	106	27	20	61	0	0	27	241
2023	91	29	23	63	0	0	20	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fink Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

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

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)	45.8	50	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)	58.3	41.9	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)	21.4	34.2	12.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fink Elementary School)	64.3	84.2	19.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)	45.3	42.1	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fink Elementary School)	20	45.5	25.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)	48.7	47.7	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Fink Elementary School)	26.4	42.9	16.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Fink Elementary School)	64.3	84.2	19.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fink Elementary School)	49.5	44.3	5.2%
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	243	226	7%
African American	26	29	11.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	23	109.1%
Hispanic	54	63	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	117	91	22.2%
Two or More Races	34	20	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.6%	73.9%	2.3%

Schools Near Fink Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fink Elementary School	Public	K-5	150 N Race Street	Middletown	17057	Dauphin County	Middletown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 948-3370	226	24	9.5	73.9%	91 (40.3%)	29 (12.8%)	63 (27.9%)	23 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.8%)	53.3	820^th of 1526 public elementary schools	46.3%		46.3	933^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	39.2%	113	73.5	38.7	32.5	47.2	80.7	80.7	70.6	48.4	43.2	53.2	$19,398	$3,245	$16,154
Robert Reid Elementary School	Public	K-5	201 Oberlin Road	Middletown	17057	Dauphin County	Middletown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 948-3360	459	39	11.7	68.6%	245 (53.4%)	54 (11.8%)	86 (18.7%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	67 (14.6%)	56.1	776^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.1%		39.8	1022^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	33.4%	246	69.6	60.3	40.0	57.3	76.2	76.2	53.6	56.3	38.3	49.8	$16,519	$2,761	$13,757
Londonderry Elementary School	Public	K-5	260 Schoolhouse Rd	Middletown	17057	Dauphin County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 944-9462	222	24	9.0	41.9%	192 (86.5%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.9%)	56.4	773^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	49.3%		60.4	692^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.9%	81	43.4	52.5	55.3	50.0	80.0	80.0	45.6	60.0	63.2	55.7	$16,612	$1,204	$15,408
Kunkel Elementary School	Public	K-5	2401 Fulling Mill Rd	Middletown	17057	Dauphin County	Middletown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 939-6862	375	29	12.9	48.0%	224 (59.7%)	25 (6.7%)	66 (17.6%)	16 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	42 (11.2%)	70.9	468^th of 1526 public elementary schools	69.3%		74.9	383^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	85	57.9	68.1	53.8	60.2	92.7	92.7	57.9	63.8	58.4	60.2	$15,785	$2,329	$13,456
Nye Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 S John St	Hummelstown	17036	Dauphin County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 566-0300	315	25	12.7	38.1%	239 (75.9%)	1 (0.3%)	44 (14.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.9%)	63.8	618^th of 1526 public elementary schools	59.5%		64	618^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.7%		66.7	45.5	55.8	56.3	72.7	72.7	68.3	51.8	69.8	62.9	$16,291	$883	$15,408
Red Mill Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Red Mill Rd	Etters	17319	York County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 938-3778	557	35	15.8	37.7%	470 (84.4%)	10 (1.8%)	53 (9.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	74	420^th of 1526 public elementary schools	72.5%		79.5	290^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.1%	130	60.5	77.9	59.0	66.1	90.5	90.5	54.4	67.0	65.1	62.1	$17,997	$1,326	$16,671
Chambers Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	6450 Chambers Hill Rd	Harrisburg	17111	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 561-1655	258	23	11.3	99.6%	66 (25.6%)	58 (22.5%)	47 (18.2%)	61 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.1%)	31.5	1094^th of 1526 public elementary schools	28.3%		21.9	1204^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.5%	110	40.0	36.7	10.0	29.8	69.4	69.4	32.0	53.1	30.0	41.4	$17,603	$2,031	$15,572
Rutherford Elementary School	Public	K-5	6500 Clearfield St	Harrisburg	17111	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 561-1990	441	27	16.4	99.5%	120 (27.2%)	102 (23.1%)	67 (15.2%)	112 (25.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.6%)	44.2	962^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	37.0%		54.5	796^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.1%	166	50.0	31.1	50.1	43.8	68.5	68.5	52.8	33.8	56.3	47.8	$13,149	$1,616	$11,533
Tri-Community Elementary School	Public	K-5	255 Cypress St	Steelton	17113	Dauphin County	Central Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 939-9591	428	32	13.5	100.0%	105 (24.5%)	148 (34.6%)	81 (18.9%)	43 (10.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.2%)	23.1	1181^st of 1526 public elementary schools	22.6%		35.9	1070^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.2%	111	46.0	25.0	20.0	29.5	57.0	57.0	39.7	22.5	41.3	34.4	$13,967	$2,156	$11,811
Conewago Elementary School	Public	K-5	2809 Hershey Rd	Elizabethtown	17022	Lancaster County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 367-7233	211	15	13.9	28.0%	182 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	76.6	361^st of 1526 public elementary schools	76.3%		85.8	175^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.6%	186	64.5	86.8	57.2	68.8	92.1	92.1	67.4	63.2	59.5	63.5	$16,580	$1,172	$15,408

Frequently Asked Questions about Fink Elementary School

What district is Fink Elementary School in?

Middletown Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Fink Elementary School?

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

How many students attend Fink Elementary School?

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

What schools do graduates of Fink Elementary School attend?

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

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

Is Fink Elementary School a good school?

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

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