GNA Elementary Center

Summary:

GNA Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, serving 505 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Greater Nanticoke Area School District, which is ranked 484 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

GNA Elementary Center stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (70.69%) compared to schools like Heights/Murray Elementary School and Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School, which have much lower percentages of white students (13.5% and 15.72%, respectively). GNA Elementary Center also consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools and has proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts that are well below 50%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Northwest Area Intermediate School (48.08%).

These factors suggest that GNA Elementary Center is serving a unique and challenging community. The stark contrast in racial makeup and the persistently low academic performance, coupled with the high concentration of poverty, indicate that the school may be facing significant resource and support challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a multifaceted approach, including a closer examination of funding disparities, targeted interventions, and a deeper understanding of the local context and the needs of the community.

Detail:

Public 3-5

601 Kosciuszko Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634

(570) 735-1320

District: Greater Nanticoke Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1275^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,344

Students who attend GNA Elementary Center usually attend:

High:

Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 505

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

15.4%

African American:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GNA Elementary Center ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Hispanic (15.4%), African American (9.5%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GNA Elementary Center is 16. (See more...)

Compare GNA Elementary Center employs 31.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GNA Elementary Center is $11,344.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

GNA Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks GNA Elementary Center 1275^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See GNA Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Greater Nanticoke Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greater Nanticoke Area School District 484^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for GNA Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2004	51.59	753^rd	1308	42.4%
2005	38.64	956^th	1299	26.4%
2006	38.77	1161^st	1545	24.9%
2007	32.34	1231^st	1555	20.8%
2008	32.58	1243^rd	1551	19.9%
2009	35.45	1212^th	1549	21.8%
2010	38.45	1202^nd	1579	23.9%
2011	36.04	1238^th	1597	22.5%
2012	42.61	1159^th	1599	27.5%
2013	34.94	1166^th	1519	23.2%
2014	26.14	1189^th	1467	19.0%
2015	23.71	1159^th	1474	21.4%
2016	24.16	1227^th	1554	21.0%
2017	18.10	1274^th	1547	17.6%
2018	22.02	1222^nd	1530	20.1%
2019	22.08	1231^st	1544	20.3%
2021	18.89	1156^th	1433	19.3%
2022	19.81	1213^th	1534	20.9%
2023	15.26	1275^th	1534	16.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	19.27	1176^th	1414	16.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	24.08	828^th	1043	20.6%

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Rank History for African American students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.62	389^th	437	11.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.04	243^rd	432	43.8%

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Rank History for White students at GNA Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.51	1203^rd	1236	2.7%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for GNA Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	384	17	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	412
2005	417	12	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	437
2006	417	13	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	443
2007	405	27	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	451
2008	454	25	4	16	0	n/a	n/a	499
2009	488	27	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	534
2010	478	21	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	516
2011	472	14	3	17	0	0	0	506
2012	495	20	4	15	1	0	1	536
2013	486	23	3	14	1	0	2	529
2014	458	26	4	20	1	0	6	515
2015	445	21	4	21	0	0	7	498
2016	428	20	4	28	2	0	7	489
2017	423	22	2	29	2	0	14	492
2018	436	31	2	46	2	0	12	529
2019	406	37	4	52	1	0	17	517
2020	409	31	3	58	1	0	19	521
2021	370	38	2	65	0	0	18	493
2022	362	47	1	77	0	1	19	507
2023	357	48	0	78	2	1	19	505

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 GNA Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	412	24.0	17.2	0
2005	437	27.2	16.1	0
2006	443	26.8	16.5	0
2007	451	26.1	17.3	67
2008	499	24.0	20.8	68.3
2009	534	31.8	16.8	69.3
2010	516	34.1	15.1	56.4
2011	506	35.0	14.4	59.3
2012	536	28.8	18.5	62.9
2013	529	28.8	18.3	63.5
2014	515	31.3	16.4	63.3
2015	498	33.0	15.0	60.8
2016	489	31.0	15.7	66.7
2017	492	31.2	15.7	69.3
2018	529	32.2	16.4	72
2019	517	33.5	15.4	68.3
2020	521	33.5	15.5	69.3
2021	493	32.0	15.3	70.6
2022	507	30.8	16.4	73.2
2023	505	31.3	16.0	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 GNA Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	412	24.0	17.2	0
2005	437	27.2	16.1	0
2006	443	26.8	16.5	0
2007	451	26.1	17.3	67
2008	499	24.0	20.8	68.3
2009	534	31.8	16.8	69.3
2010	516	34.1	15.1	56.4
2011	506	35.0	14.4	59.3
2012	536	28.8	18.5	62.9
2013	529	28.8	18.3	63.5
2014	515	31.3	16.4	63.3
2015	498	33.0	15.0	60.8
2016	489	31.0	15.7	66.7
2017	492	31.2	15.7	69.3
2018	529	32.2	16.4	72
2019	517	33.5	15.4	68.3
2020	521	33.5	15.5	69.3
2021	493	32.0	15.3	70.6
2022	507	30.8	16.4	73.2
2023	505	31.3	16.0	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 GNA Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,289 (11.6%)	$9,844 (88.4%)	$11,133
2020	$470 (4.3%)	$10,464 (95.7%)	$10,933
2021	$1,534 (13.7%)	$9,689 (86.3%)	$11,223
2022	$1,711 (15.1%)	$9,632 (84.9%)	$11,344

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GNA Elementary Center

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 1231^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1275^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (GNA Elementary Center)	34.7	21.4	13.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (GNA Elementary Center)	49.3	24	25.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (GNA Elementary Center)	24.5	13.3	11.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (GNA Elementary Center)	66.9	51.8	15.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (GNA Elementary Center)	50	31.7	18.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (GNA Elementary Center)	18.5	16.5	2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (GNA Elementary Center)	39.9	39.7	0.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (GNA Elementary Center)	25.8	17.2	8.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (GNA Elementary Center)	66.9	51.8	15.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (GNA Elementary Center)	46.4	31.7	14.7%
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	517	505	2.3%
African American	37	48	29.7%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	0	100%
Hispanic	52	78	50%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	406	357	12.1%
Two or More Races	17	19	11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	100%	31.7%

Schools Near GNA Elementary Center

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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 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
GNA Elementary Center	Public	3-5	601 Kosciuszko Street	Nanticoke	18634	Luzerne County	Greater Nanticoke Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 735-1320	505	31	16.0	100.0%	357 (70.7%)	48 (9.5%)	78 (15.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	15.3	1275^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.9%		19.8	1213^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.9%	62	21.4	13.3	16.5		17.2	51.8	51.8	24.0	31.7	39.7		31.7	$11,344	$1,711	$9,633
Kennedy Early Childhood Center	Public	PK, KG-2	513 Kosciuszko St	Nanticoke	18634	Luzerne County	Greater Nanticoke Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 735-6450	513	34	15.2	99.8%	338 (65.9%)	39 (7.6%)	92 (17.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.0%)								(n/a)													$12,677	$2,034	$10,643
Hanover Green Elementary School	Public	1-2	561 Main Rd	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 824-3941	308	20	15.1	94.5%	137 (44.5%)	56 (18.2%)	96 (31.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)								(n/a)													$12,862	$2,912	$9,951
Lyndwood Elementary School	Public	PK-K	2 Collet St	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 820-4301	242	15	16.5	96.3%	130 (53.7%)	34 (14.0%)	59 (24.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.0%)								(n/a)				14.2	14.2						32.0	32.0	$19,537	$3,379	$16,159
Rice Elementary School	Public	K-6	3700 Church Road	Mountain Top	18707	Luzerne County	Crestwood School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 868-3161	767	45	16.9	25.0%	695 (90.6%)	12 (1.6%)	26 (3.4%)	27 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.7%)	73.9	406^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.5%		70.1	494^th of 1534 public elementary schools	67.8%	88	60.6	60.0	47.0	53.4	55.5	92.8	92.8	60.3	72.5	66.0	64.6	65.7	$13,359	$1,737	$11,622
Lee Park Elementary School	Public	3-4	99 Lee Park Ave	Hanover Township	18706	Luzerne County	Hanover Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 824-4741	286	22	13.1	98.6%	140 (49.0%)	46 (16.1%)	85 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)								(n/a)	27.7				27.7			29.9				29.9	$13,385	$2,149	$11,236
Dr David W Kistler Elementary School	Public	K-5	301 Old River Rd	Wilkes Barre	18702	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7230	916	49	18.6	100.0%	144 (15.7%)	158 (17.2%)	509 (55.6%)	10 (1.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (9.7%)	16.4	1259^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.9%		14.3	1282^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	16.4%	23	32.5	15.7	11.5		19.3	57.2	57.2	40.3	21.1	30.3		29.6	$14,981	$4,829	$10,152
State Elementary Center	Public	K-5	355 State Street	Larksville	18704	Luzerne County	Wyoming Valley West School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 779-5381	1,353	82	16.4	100.0%	615 (45.5%)	240 (17.7%)	338 (25.0%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	154 (11.4%)	11.7	1327^th of 1534 public elementary schools	13.5%		15.7	1258^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.0%	69	14.9	7.7	8.6		10.6	51.4	51.4	30.9	30.5	28.8		30.1	$12,791	$1,514	$11,276
Northwest Area Intermediate School	Public	3-6	21 Sunset Lake Rd	Shickshinny	18655	Luzerne County	Northwest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 256-3649	260	26	10.0	48.1%	241 (92.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	55	785^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.8%		45.5	962^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.3%	177	76.2	37.3	26.6	41.0	46.1	84.8	84.8	50.8	42.4	53.3	61.7	52.0	$20,190	$522	$19,668
Heights/Murray Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 S Sherman St	Wilkes Barre	18702	Luzerne County	Wilkes-Barre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 826-7256	837	45	18.7	100.0%	113 (13.5%)	171 (20.4%)	467 (55.8%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (9.6%)	14.8	1278^th of 1534 public elementary schools	16.7%		8.6	1382^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	9.9%	104	26.8	20.8	14.0		20.5	58.3	58.3	24.2	23.9	30.8		26.4	$14,585	$4,534	$10,051

Frequently Asked Questions about GNA Elementary Center

What schools do graduates of GNA Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend GNA Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Greater Nanticoke Area Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of GNA Elementary Center?

Students at GNA Elementary Center are 71% White, 15% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend GNA Elementary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 505 students attended GNA Elementary Center.

What district is GNA Elementary Center in?

Greater Nanticoke Area School District

Is GNA Elementary Center a good school?

GNA Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 16.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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