Donegal Elementary School

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Donegal Elementary School ranks 680 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Donegal Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jones Mills, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 109 students. The school is part of the Mount Pleasant Area School District, which is ranked 322 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Donegal Elementary School consistently outperforms the Mount Pleasant Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Donegal Elementary School had 57.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 41.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA Science, Donegal Elementary School had an impressive 86.6% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (69.6%) and state (65.8%) averages. The school's PSSA English Language Arts performance is also above the district and state levels, with 54.5% of students proficient or better.

Donegal Elementary School's academic success is further highlighted when compared to nearby schools. For example, Mountain View Elementary School, which is part of the higher-ranked Greater Latrobe School District, has similar or slightly higher PSSA scores compared to Donegal Elementary School. However, Donegal Elementary School's performance is notably better than some of the other nearby schools, such as Southmoreland Elementary School and Bullskin Elementary School, which are part of lower-ranked school districts. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch may be contributing factors to its academic success.

Detail:

Public K-4

138 Schoolhouse Lane
Jones Mills, PA 15646

(724) 547-4100

District: Mount Pleasant Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
680^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,550

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 118

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

African American:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Donegal Elementary School ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), African American (2.5%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Donegal Elementary School is 13.8. (See more...)

Compare Donegal Elementary School employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Donegal Elementary School is $15,550.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Donegal Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Donegal Elementary School 680^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Donegal Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mount Pleasant Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Pleasant Area School District 322^nd of 610 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
2003	15.27	1117^th	1302	14.2%
2004	75.35	345^th	1308	73.6%
2005	72.74	355^th	1299	72.7%
2006	52.94	888^th	1545	42.5%
2007	62.55	677^th	1555	56.5%
2008	62.08	695^th	1551	55.2%
2009	62.69	678^th	1549	56.2%
2010	58.27	828^th	1579	47.6%
2011	45.07	1122^nd	1597	29.7%
2012	60.41	823^rd	1599	48.5%
2013	42.95	1079^th	1519	29.0%
2014	37.13	1100^th	1467	25.0%
2015	53.65	832^nd	1474	43.6%
2016	30.46	1178^th	1554	24.2%
2017	39.15	1085^th	1547	29.9%
2018	49.57	926^th	1530	39.5%
2019	53.90	853^rd	1544	44.8%
2022	49.78	901^st	1534	41.3%
2023	43.35	966^th	1534	37.0%
2024	61.30	680^th	1526	55.4%

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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	1067^th	1236	13.7%
2024	38.54	831^st	1229	32.4%

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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 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
2024	111	3	1	2	0	0	1	0	118

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

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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
2024	118	8.5	13.8	52.5

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
2024	118	8.5	13.8	52.5

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 Donegal Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 853^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 966^th 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)	57.1	42.1	15%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)	60	47.4	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Donegal Elementary School)	48.2	38	10.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Donegal Elementary School)	79.3	76.2	3.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)	86.2	47.6	38.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Donegal Elementary School)	43.4	40	3.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Donegal Elementary School)	79.3	76.2	3.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Donegal Elementary School)	67.9	47.5	20.4%
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	190	109	42.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	189	104	45%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.3%	39.4%	6.9%

Schools Near Donegal 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Donegal Elementary School	Public	K-4	138 Schoolhouse Lane	Jones Mills	15646	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	118	9	13.8	52.5%	111 (94.1%)	3 (2.5%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	61.3	680^th of 1526 public elementary schools	55.4%		43.3	966^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.0%	286	55.6	60.0			57.5	86.6	86.6	55.6	53.3			54.5	$15,550	$826	$14,724
Springfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	14 School House Road	Normalville	15469	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 455-3191	309	24	12.7	100.0%	306 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	39.9	1008^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.9%		31.8	1115^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.3%	107	35.5	39.0	25.0		33.3	80.4	80.4	45.9	56.1	45.0		48.8	$18,981	$3,248	$15,733
Norvelt Elementary School	Public	K-3	163 Lilac Lane	Mount Pleasant	15666	Westmoreland County	Mount Pleasant Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 547-4100	495	31	16.0	54.1%	468 (94.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)								(n/a)	52.6				52.6			60.3				60.3	$13,016	$691	$12,325
Bullskin Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Pleasant Valley Rd	Connellsville	15425	Fayette County	Connellsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 628-6540	439	25	17.5	100.0%	419 (95.4%)	4 (0.9%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	50.4	857^th of 1526 public elementary schools	43.8%		48.4	901^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.3%	44	64.4	25.0	30.9		40.9	93.8	93.8	63.0	53.2	32.3		49.7	$17,740	$3,035	$14,705
Baggaley Elementary School	Public	K-6	4080 Route 982	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 539-4531	521	38	13.7	36.3%	487 (93.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.1%)	68.4	526^th of 1526 public elementary schools	65.5%		72	454^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.4%	72	59.7	53.9	48.7	54.7	54.0	83.1	83.1	63.0	61.5	52.0	69.4	61.3	$17,056	$1,014	$16,043
Mellon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	559 Bell Street	Ligonier	15658	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 238-5663	382	29	13.1	100.0%	365 (95.5%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	77.9	333^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	78.2%		73.4	419^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.7%	86	59.1	64.8	63.4		62.6	85.1	85.1	79.6	66.6	75.6		73.6	$17,733	$1,823	$15,910
Southmoreland Elementary School	Public	2-5	100 Scottie Way	Scottdale	15683	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2021	560	37	15.3	63.0%	525 (93.8%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	46	926^th of 1526 public elementary schools	39.3%		51.8	845^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.9%	81	44.4	37.9	43.5		41.9	81.0	81.0	51.6	43.9	48.8		48.1	$10,318	$616	$9,703
Southmoreland Primary Center	Public	K-1	1431 Water St	Alverton	15612	Westmoreland County	Southmoreland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 887-2026	268	20	13.7	66.4%	250 (93.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)								(n/a)													$14,146	$2,133	$12,013
West Point Elementary School	Public	K-5	533 St Andrews Drive	Greensburg	15601	Westmoreland County	Hempfield Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 850-2270	403	28	14.6	32.5%	357 (88.6%)	3 (0.7%)	12 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (6.9%)	84	209^th of 1526 public elementary schools	86.3%		77.5	329^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.6%	120	78.1	63.3	58.4		65.8	94.1	94.1	89.1	75.0	70.2		77.3	$14,039	$630	$13,409
Latrobe Elementary School	Public	K-6	20 Cedar St	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 539-9777	655	44	14.7	50.8%	576 (87.9%)	11 (1.7%)	22 (3.4%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)	70.5	476^th of 1526 public elementary schools	68.8%		76	352^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.1%	124	64.3	65.6	57.3	28.7	54.1	95.6	95.6	75.0	68.8	54.2	52.8	62.5	$17,673	$1,043	$16,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Donegal Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Donegal Elementary School?

Students at Donegal Elementary School are 94% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Donegal Elementary School in?

Mount Pleasant Area School District

Is Donegal Elementary School a good school?

Donegal Elementary School ranks 680^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Donegal Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 118 students attended Donegal Elementary School.

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