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Jonestown Elementary School

Summary:

Jonestown Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 446 students in grades K-5 in the Northern Lebanon School District in Jonestown, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population (81.84%), with significant Hispanic representation (15.02%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Jonestown Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 5 years, with a statewide ranking between 826 and 1061. Its performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is below the state and district averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. The school's Hispanic and White student subgroups perform significantly worse on PSSA tests compared to the state and district averages, suggesting potential equity issues. Additionally, Jonestown Elementary School's low-income and disabled student populations rank in the bottom half of the state, indicating socioeconomic challenges. The school's growing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, rising from 34.97% in 2020-2021 to 47.98% in 2022-2023, further highlights the increasing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Jonestown Elementary School's performance lags behind its neighboring schools within the Northern Lebanon School District, such as East Hanover Elementary and Lickdale Elementary, which consistently outperform Jonestown on PSSA tests and have higher statewide rankings. The variability in per-student spending at Jonestown Elementary School, ranging from $11,336 in 2019-2020 to $17,872 in 2020-2021, could also be a factor in its academic performance, as consistent and adequate funding is crucial for providing the necessary resources and support for student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 135 South King St
       Jonestown, PA  17038-0839

(717) 865-3193

District: Northern Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1061st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,092 Help


Students who attend Jonestown Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Northern Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.8%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details Jonestown Elementary School ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), Hispanic (15%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Northern Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jonestown Elementary School is 14.8. 3 schools in the Northern Lebanon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jonestown Elementary School is $17,092, which is the highest among 5 schools in the Northern Lebanon School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jonestown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jonestown Elementary School 1061st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jonestown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Northern Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Northern Lebanon School District 286th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jonestown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jonestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.56 747th 1302 42.6%
2004 29.71 1014th 1308 22.5%
2005 25.70 1064th 1299 18.1%
2006 31.51 1250th 1545 19.1%
2007 28.42 1289th 1555 17.1%
2008 37.01 1189th 1551 23.3%
2009 26.18 1312th 1549 15.3%
2010 27.34 1321st 1579 16.3%
2011 28.09 1325th 1597 17.0%
2012 43.08 1151st 1599 28.0%
2013 35.57 1159th 1519 23.7%
2014 42.49 1038th 1467 29.2%
2015 56.58 778th 1474 47.2%
2016 65.62 624th 1554 59.8%
2017 63.37 661st 1547 57.3%
2018 64.46 647th 1530 57.7%
2019 53.59 859th 1544 44.4%
2021 49.41 826th 1433 42.4%
2022 41.03 1015th 1534 33.8%
2023 37.29 1061st 1534 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jonestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.67 962nd 1414 32.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jonestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.21 662nd 1043 36.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jonestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.90 324th 432 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jonestown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.14 1022nd 1236 17.3%
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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Jonestown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1989 463 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 467
1990 496 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1991 505 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 512 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1993 509 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1994 504 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1995 490 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1996 490 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1997 514 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1998 493 4 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1999 482 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 476 5 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2001 438 6 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2002 483 5 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 483 5 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 415 5 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2005 423 6 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 418 4 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 421 1 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 420 3 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 424 3 3 16 0 n/a n/a 5 451
2010 432 3 4 19 0 n/a n/a 3 461
2011 414 5 4 18 0 0 4 0 445
2012 427 6 4 22 0 0 6 0 465
2013 443 5 3 23 0 0 7 0 481
2014 474 4 3 21 0 0 6 0 508
2015 434 6 4 30 0 0 10 0 484
2016 449 3 1 39 1 0 5 0 498
2017 453 5 1 35 1 0 6 0 501
2018 451 4 2 46 1 0 11 0 515
2019 417 5 1 54 1 0 12 0 490
2020 419 5 3 64 1 0 12 0 504
2021 365 4 2 67 1 0 10 0 449
2022 375 3 3 74 1 1 11 0 468
2023 365 4 2 67 0 0 8 0 446

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1989 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1990 496 27.5 18.0 0
1991 509 27.5 18.5 n/a
1992 516 27.5 18.7 n/a
1993 512 26.5 19.3 n/a
1994 507 25.5 19.9 n/a
1995 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
1996 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
1997 520 30.0 17.3 n/a
1998 502 28.5 17.6 n/a
1999 490 30.5 16.1 n/a
2000 493 30.5 16.2 14.2
2001 456 31.0 14.7 14.5
2002 506 29.3 17.3 16
2003 506 29.3 17.3 16
2004 433 28.1 15.4 19.2
2005 442 27.6 16.0 18.3
2006 436 28.6 15.2 16.5
2007 437 25.0 17.5 15.6
2008 441 29.1 15.2 19.5
2009 451 30.1 15.0 19.3
2010 461 29.1 15.8 16.4
2011 445 28.8 15.4 18
2012 465 27.5 16.8 19.6
2013 481 26.2 18.3 20.8
2014 508 22.9 22.1 24.6
2015 484 26.0 18.6 18.2
2016 498 29.0 17.1 20.3
2017 501 28.4 17.6 21.8
2018 515 29.8 17.2 34.2
2019 490 29.8 16.4 40.4
2020 504 28.4 17.6 41.1
2021 449 30.3 14.7 35
2022 468 28.3 16.5 40
2023 446 30.0 14.8 48

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 470 30.0 15.6 n/a
1989 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1990 496 27.5 18.0 0
1991 509 27.5 18.5 n/a
1992 516 27.5 18.7 n/a
1993 512 26.5 19.3 n/a
1994 507 25.5 19.9 n/a
1995 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
1996 494 29.5 16.7 n/a
1997 520 30.0 17.3 n/a
1998 502 28.5 17.6 n/a
1999 490 30.5 16.1 n/a
2000 493 30.5 16.2 14.2
2001 456 31.0 14.7 14.5
2002 506 29.3 17.3 16
2003 506 29.3 17.3 16
2004 433 28.1 15.4 19.2
2005 442 27.6 16.0 18.3
2006 436 28.6 15.2 16.5
2007 437 25.0 17.5 15.6
2008 441 29.1 15.2 19.5
2009 451 30.1 15.0 19.3
2010 461 29.1 15.8 16.4
2011 445 28.8 15.4 18
2012 465 27.5 16.8 19.6
2013 481 26.2 18.3 20.8
2014 508 22.9 22.1 24.6
2015 484 26.0 18.6 18.2
2016 498 29.0 17.1 20.3
2017 501 28.4 17.6 21.8
2018 515 29.8 17.2 34.2
2019 490 29.8 16.4 40.4
2020 504 28.4 17.6 41.1
2021 449 30.3 14.7 35
2022 468 28.3 16.5 40
2023 446 30.0 14.8 48

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 Jonestown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (3.6%) $12,539 (96.4%) $13,001
2020 $655 (5.8%) $10,681 (94.2%) $11,336
2021 $13 (0.1%) $17,859 (99.9%) $17,872
2022 $1,026 (6.0%) $16,066 (94.0%) $17,092

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jonestown 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 859th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1061st of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jonestown Elementary School)64.463.6
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)69.455.8
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jonestown Elementary School)30.541.1
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jonestown Elementary School)80.367.8
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)55.648.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jonestown Elementary School)49.113
 36.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)67.829.4
 38.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jonestown Elementary School)4835.5
 12.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jonestown Elementary School)80.367.8
 12.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jonestown Elementary School)6442.5
 21.5%
   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 Students490446
 9%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic5467
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White417365
 12.5%
Two or More Races128
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%48%
 7.6%




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Jonestown Elementary School ranks 1061st of 1534 Pennsylvania schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Jonestown Elementary School are 82% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Jonestown Elementary School.


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