Donegal Elementary School

Summary:

Donegal Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jones Mills, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a student population of 109. The school is part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District, which is ranked 317 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Donegal Elementary School stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.41%) compared to nearby schools like Mountain View Elementary (92.53% white) and Latrobe Elementary (89.86% white), suggesting a lack of racial diversity in the school's catchment area. Academically, Donegal Elementary's proficiency rates in Math (40%) and English Language Arts (47.5%) for all grades are below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (39.45%), indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to higher-performing neighboring schools like Mountain View Elementary, West Point Elementary, and Latrobe Elementary, which are in the Greater Latrobe School District and Hempfield Area School District, Donegal Elementary's academic performance lags behind, highlighting the potential impact of district-level factors on a school's outcomes. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated over the years, suggesting inconsistent funding and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-4

 138 Schoolhouse Lane
       Jones Mills, PA  15646


(724) 547-4100

District: Mount Pleasant Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
966th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,550 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Asian:
1.8%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Donegal Elementary School ranks worse than 63% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.4%), Asian (1.8%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donegal Elementary School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donegal Elementary School is $15,550.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Donegal Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donegal Elementary School 966th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Donegal Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mount Pleasant Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area School District 317th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Donegal Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Donegal Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.27 1117th 1302 14.2%
2004 75.35 345th 1308 73.6%
2005 72.74 355th 1299 72.7%
2006 52.94 888th 1545 42.5%
2007 62.55 677th 1555 56.5%
2008 62.08 695th 1551 55.2%
2009 62.69 678th 1549 56.2%
2010 58.27 828th 1579 47.6%
2011 45.07 1122nd 1597 29.7%
2012 60.41 823rd 1599 48.5%
2013 42.95 1079th 1519 29.0%
2014 37.13 1100th 1467 25.0%
2015 53.65 832nd 1474 43.6%
2016 30.46 1178th 1554 24.2%
2017 39.15 1085th 1547 29.9%
2018 49.57 926th 1530 39.5%
2019 53.90 853rd 1544 44.8%
2022 49.78 901st 1534 41.3%
2023 43.35 966th 1534 37.0%
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Rank History for White students at Donegal Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.33 1067th 1236 13.7%
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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 Donegal Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 340 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 349 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1991 341 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1992 344 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 323 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1994 309 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 303 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 295 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1999 272 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2000 277 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2002 253 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 253 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 237 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 226 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2006 227 4 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2007 212 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 219 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 211 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 216
2010 188 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 191
2011 188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 188
2012 191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191
2013 193 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 194
2014 202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202
2015 198 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 199
2016 203 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 204
2017 202 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 202
2018 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200
2019 189 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 190
2020 92 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 94
2021 60 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 61
2022 93 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 97
2023 104 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 109

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 Donegal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.4 21.2 n/a
1989 342 16.4 20.8 n/a
1990 351 16.4 21.4 0
1991 341 16.4 20.7 n/a
1992 345 16.4 21.0 n/a
1993 324 11.0 29.5 n/a
1994 309 14.0 22.1 n/a
1995 303 14.0 21.6 n/a
1996 303 14.0 21.6 n/a
1997 295 13.0 22.7 n/a
1998 299 13.0 23.0 n/a
1999 273 13.0 21.0 n/a
2000 277 17.0 16.3 45.8
2001 255 16.0 15.9 40.8
2002 258 17.0 15.2 40.7
2003 258 17.0 15.2 40.7
2004 239 17.0 14.1 34.3
2005 230 17.0 13.5 45.7
2006 234 17.0 13.8 44.9
2007 218 17.0 12.8 62.4
2008 223 16.7 13.4 43.9
2009 216 16.5 13.0 40
2010 191 15.5 12.2 44.2
2011 188 14.5 12.8 42
2012 191 12.7 15.0 42.4
2013 194 13.2 14.6 43.3
2014 202 13.2 15.3 50.5
2015 199 13.0 15.3 52.8
2016 204 13.0 15.6 51
2017 202 13.7 14.6 42.1
2018 200 13.7 14.5 46
2019 190 14.2 13.2 46.3
2020 94 9.3 10.0 47.9
2021 61 7.8 7.7 36.1
2022 97 6.0 16.0 30.9
2023 109 7.5 14.4 39.4

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 Donegal Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 348 16.4 21.2 n/a
1989 342 16.4 20.8 n/a
1990 351 16.4 21.4 0
1991 341 16.4 20.7 n/a
1992 345 16.4 21.0 n/a
1993 324 11.0 29.5 n/a
1994 309 14.0 22.1 n/a
1995 303 14.0 21.6 n/a
1996 303 14.0 21.6 n/a
1997 295 13.0 22.7 n/a
1998 299 13.0 23.0 n/a
1999 273 13.0 21.0 n/a
2000 277 17.0 16.3 45.8
2001 255 16.0 15.9 40.8
2002 258 17.0 15.2 40.7
2003 258 17.0 15.2 40.7
2004 239 17.0 14.1 34.3
2005 230 17.0 13.5 45.7
2006 234 17.0 13.8 44.9
2007 218 17.0 12.8 62.4
2008 223 16.7 13.4 43.9
2009 216 16.5 13.0 40
2010 191 15.5 12.2 44.2
2011 188 14.5 12.8 42
2012 191 12.7 15.0 42.4
2013 194 13.2 14.6 43.3
2014 202 13.2 15.3 50.5
2015 199 13.0 15.3 52.8
2016 204 13.0 15.6 51
2017 202 13.7 14.6 42.1
2018 200 13.7 14.5 46
2019 190 14.2 13.2 46.3
2020 94 9.3 10.0 47.9
2021 61 7.8 7.7 36.1
2022 97 6.0 16.0 30.9
2023 109 7.5 14.4 39.4

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 Donegal Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2020 $193 (1.3%) $14,784 (98.7%) $14,977
2021 $721 (3.5%) $19,963 (96.5%) $20,684
2022 $826 (5.3%) $14,724 (94.7%) $15,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Donegal Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 853rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 966th of 1534 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Donegal Elementary School)57.142.1
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)6047.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Donegal Elementary School)48.238
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Donegal Elementary School)79.376.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)86.247.6
 38.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Donegal Elementary School)43.440
 3.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Donegal Elementary School)79.376.2
 3.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)67.947.5
 20.4%
   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 Students190109
 42.6%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White189104
 45%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.3%39.4%
 6.9%


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Students at Donegal Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Donegal Elementary School ranks 966th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Donegal Elementary School.


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