Paul V Fly Elementary School

Summary:

Paul V Fly Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, serving 452 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Norristown Area School District, which is ranked 500 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Paul V Fly Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, its performance on PSSA tests is notably better than the district and state averages, especially in Science. In 2023-2024, the school had 78.5% proficiency in PSSA Science, compared to 49.5% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school also outperforms the district in Math and English Language Arts, though it still lags behind the state averages. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly for different student subgroups, with African American students ranking in the top 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while English Language Learners rank in the bottom 10%.

Paul V Fly Elementary School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, consistently over 99% in recent years. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the Norristown Area School District, which also have high rates, and much higher than the nearby Wissahickon and Methacton school districts, which have much lower free/reduced lunch rates. Despite these challenges, the school's targeted support and interventions may be contributing to the strong performance of certain student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2920 Potshop Rd
       Norristown, PA  19403-3817


(610) 630-0380

District: Norristown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
970th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,212 Help


Students who attend Paul V Fly Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Norristown Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  452

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.7%
African American:
26.1%
White:
21.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Paul V Fly Elementary School ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paul V Fly Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (34.7%), African American (26.1%), White (21.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul V Fly Elementary School is 13.9. 4 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul V Fly Elementary School is $22,212, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Norristown Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul V Fly Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul V Fly Elementary School 970th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Paul V Fly Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Norristown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Norristown Area School District 500th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul V Fly Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.23 800th 1302 38.6%
2004 71.19 413th 1308 68.4%
2005 64.27 537th 1299 58.7%
2006 56.26 800th 1545 48.2%
2007 63.13 655th 1555 57.9%
2008 63.94 647th 1551 58.3%
2009 52.37 922nd 1549 40.5%
2010 45.40 1093rd 1579 30.8%
2011 50.06 1024th 1597 35.9%
2012 58.18 876th 1599 45.2%
2013 47.03 1015th 1519 33.2%
2014 47.78 974th 1467 33.6%
2015 49.77 883rd 1474 40.1%
2016 50.14 925th 1554 40.5%
2017 53.77 855th 1547 44.7%
2018 47.85 963rd 1530 37.1%
2019 57.70 780th 1544 49.5%
2021 37.54 993rd 1433 30.7%
2022 40.20 1024th 1534 33.2%
2023 45.72 939th 1534 38.8%
2024 43.50 970th 1526 36.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 57.40 43rd 128 66.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.04 174th 196 11.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.28 924th 1414 34.7%
2024 40.68 939th 1432 34.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.24 921st 1488 38.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.16 283rd 1043 72.9%
2024 54.01 435th 1084 59.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.76 968th 1495 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.39 20th 437 95.4%
2024 90.58 24th 437 94.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.71 226th 432 47.7%
2024 40.52 268th 454 41.0%
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Rank History for White students at Paul V Fly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.82 132nd 1236 89.3%
2024 57.08 529th 1229 57.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Paul V Fly Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 340 141 59 27 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1989 341 157 63 27 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 327 179 58 51 0 n/a n/a 0 615
1991 350 200 66 56 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1992 340 212 61 60 0 n/a n/a 0 673
1993 265 206 55 49 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1994 241 219 47 52 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 232 234 39 57 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1996 232 234 39 57 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1997 254 190 38 69 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 244 201 33 80 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 215 215 31 75 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 306 168 27 78 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 302 149 24 74 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2002 333 200 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2003 333 200 10 32 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2004 331 206 16 34 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2005 325 197 13 50 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2006 322 192 18 68 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2007 259 191 14 61 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2008 240 179 22 78 0 n/a n/a 11 530
2009 238 184 22 77 1 n/a n/a 14 536
2010 219 170 20 87 1 n/a n/a 25 522
2011 223 147 20 112 1 0 34 0 537
2012 238 133 20 105 0 0 40 0 536
2013 234 130 24 110 0 0 42 0 540
2014 241 130 28 144 0 0 36 0 579
2015 220 128 22 145 1 0 38 0 554
2016 216 123 20 148 2 0 44 0 553
2017 215 122 19 147 2 0 40 0 545
2018 200 115 19 147 1 0 48 0 530
2019 165 116 19 137 1 0 57 0 495
2020 158 137 9 160 1 0 66 0 531
2021 144 133 15 153 1 0 61 0 507
2022 111 110 16 139 1 0 74 0 451
2023 98 118 12 157 0 0 67 0 452

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 Paul V Fly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
1989 588 39.4 14.9 n/a
1990 615 39.8 15.4 0
1991 672 40.3 16.6 n/a
1992 673 42.6 15.7 n/a
1993 575 36.0 16.0 n/a
1994 560 33.0 17.0 n/a
1995 562 36.1 15.6 n/a
1996 562 36.1 15.6 n/a
1997 551 38.8 14.2 n/a
1998 558 35.5 15.7 n/a
1999 536 33.5 16.0 n/a
2000 579 38.5 15.0 41.3
2001 549 38.5 14.3 38.1
2002 575 41.7 13.8 33
2003 575 41.7 13.8 33
2004 587 43.3 13.6 27.4
2005 585 43.9 13.3 32.5
2006 600 43.4 13.8 30.7
2007 525 41.9 12.5 37.3
2008 530 45.1 11.8 41.6
2009 536 46.8 11.5 42.7
2010 522 45.0 11.6 47.1
2011 537 44.0 12.2 47.3
2012 536 39.8 13.4 52.2
2013 540 36.8 14.6 53
2014 579 37.4 15.4 55.3
2015 554 42.0 13.1 57.9
2016 553 40.0 13.8 56.1
2017 545 37.4 14.5 99.4
2018 530 38.3 13.8 100
2019 495 34.0 14.5 100
2020 531 36.0 14.7 100
2021 507 34.3 14.7 99.4
2022 451 30.8 14.6 99.3
2023 452 32.4 13.9 100

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 Paul V Fly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 567 36.0 15.7 n/a
1989 588 39.4 14.9 n/a
1990 615 39.8 15.4 0
1991 672 40.3 16.6 n/a
1992 673 42.6 15.7 n/a
1993 575 36.0 16.0 n/a
1994 560 33.0 17.0 n/a
1995 562 36.1 15.6 n/a
1996 562 36.1 15.6 n/a
1997 551 38.8 14.2 n/a
1998 558 35.5 15.7 n/a
1999 536 33.5 16.0 n/a
2000 579 38.5 15.0 41.3
2001 549 38.5 14.3 38.1
2002 575 41.7 13.8 33
2003 575 41.7 13.8 33
2004 587 43.3 13.6 27.4
2005 585 43.9 13.3 32.5
2006 600 43.4 13.8 30.7
2007 525 41.9 12.5 37.3
2008 530 45.1 11.8 41.6
2009 536 46.8 11.5 42.7
2010 522 45.0 11.6 47.1
2011 537 44.0 12.2 47.3
2012 536 39.8 13.4 52.2
2013 540 36.8 14.6 53
2014 579 37.4 15.4 55.3
2015 554 42.0 13.1 57.9
2016 553 40.0 13.8 56.1
2017 545 37.4 14.5 99.4
2018 530 38.3 13.8 100
2019 495 34.0 14.5 100
2020 531 36.0 14.7 100
2021 507 34.3 14.7 99.4
2022 451 30.8 14.6 99.3
2023 452 32.4 13.9 100

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 Paul V Fly Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (2.5%) $15,395 (97.5%) $15,786
2020 $642 (3.6%) $16,997 (96.4%) $17,640
2021 $2,409 (14.1%) $14,617 (85.9%) $17,026
2022 $2,289 (10.3%) $19,923 (89.7%) $22,212

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul V Fly 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 780th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 939th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paul V Fly Elementary School)59.456.1
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paul V Fly Elementary School)6651.9
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Paul V Fly Elementary School)46.745.7
 1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Paul V Fly Elementary School)86.362.9
 23.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paul V Fly Elementary School)65.842.9
 22.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Paul V Fly Elementary School)5451.3
 2.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Paul V Fly Elementary School)86.362.9
 23.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paul V Fly Elementary School)65.947.6
 18.3%
   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 Students495452
 8.7%
African American116118
 1.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1912
 36.8%
Hispanic137157
 14.6%
Pacific Islander00
White16598
 40.6%
Two or More Races5767
 17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Paul V Fly Elementary School ranks 970th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Paul V Fly Elementary School are 35% Hispanic, 26% African American, 22% White, 15% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 452 students attended Paul V Fly Elementary School.

Students who attend Paul V Fly Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Norristown Area High School


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