Old Forge Elementary School

Summary:

Old Forge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Old Forge School District in Pennsylvania, with 493 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.2. The school's student population is predominantly White (74.44%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (12.78%), African American (3.65%), and Asian (3.45%) students.

While Old Forge Elementary School generally outperforms the nearby Scranton School District schools in academic measures, its own performance is below the state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Math (32%) and English Language Arts (41.4%) were significantly lower than the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (49.9%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the state average.

Old Forge Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking of 1092 out of 1534 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the school may face challenges in areas such as curriculum, instructional practices, and targeted support for struggling students. While the school's academic performance is generally better than the nearby Scranton School District schools, which have a higher percentage of students from low-income families and a more diverse student population, addressing the school's own academic and socioeconomic challenges could be crucial in improving the educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 401 Melmore St
       Old Forge, PA  18518-1647


(570) 457-8391

District: Old Forge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,938 Help


Students who attend Old Forge Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Old Forge Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  493

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.9% Help


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Compare Details Old Forge Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.74. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Forge Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Old Forge Elementary School employs 40.2 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Forge Elementary School is $15,938.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Old Forge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Forge Elementary School 1092nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Old Forge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Old Forge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Forge School District 405th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Forge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 22.39 1072nd 1302 17.7%
2004 36.54 942nd 1308 28.0%
2005 65.05 526th 1299 59.5%
2006 60.74 696th 1545 55.0%
2007 50.19 960th 1555 38.3%
2008 50.59 967th 1551 37.7%
2009 50.44 969th 1549 37.4%
2010 41.32 1155th 1579 26.9%
2011 37.73 1225th 1597 23.3%
2012 44.80 1127th 1599 29.5%
2013 40.73 1106th 1519 27.2%
2014 50.02 935th 1467 36.3%
2015 54.20 823rd 1474 44.2%
2016 50.94 914th 1554 41.2%
2017 56.14 812th 1547 47.5%
2018 63.21 661st 1530 56.8%
2019 51.12 905th 1544 41.4%
2021 29.21 1075th 1433 25.0%
2022 32.34 1098th 1534 28.4%
2023 33.74 1092nd 1534 28.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.14 1002nd 1414 29.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.87 616th 1043 40.9%
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Rank History for White students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.76 1057th 1236 14.5%
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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.

Old Forge Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Old Forge Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1989 460 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1990 481 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 453 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1992 482 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1993 498 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 524 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1995 531 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 531 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 521 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1998 489 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 511 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2000 522 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2001 523 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 487 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2003 487 8 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2004 482 12 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 460 13 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2006 438 7 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2007 409 8 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 410 15 6 21 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2009 406 21 9 24 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 420 18 7 32 0 n/a n/a 4 481
2011 454 23 11 33 0 0 8 0 529
2012 434 15 12 30 0 1 12 0 504
2013 412 15 11 27 0 1 12 0 478
2014 438 12 14 25 0 2 17 0 508
2015 452 17 13 26 0 2 18 0 528
2016 430 10 11 31 0 1 26 0 509
2017 442 13 10 39 0 1 27 0 532
2018 410 15 10 38 0 2 28 0 503
2019 411 24 12 47 0 2 32 0 528
2020 410 27 13 51 0 2 29 0 532
2021 375 24 12 39 1 2 33 0 486
2022 377 23 13 54 0 2 28 0 497
2023 367 18 17 63 0 2 26 0 493

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 Old Forge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
1989 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 458 26.0 17.6 n/a
1992 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1994 529 24.0 22.0 n/a
1995 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1996 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1997 527 28.0 18.8 n/a
1998 492 28.0 17.6 n/a
1999 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
2000 529 31.0 17.1 27.8
2001 533 30.0 17.8 28.3
2002 501 29.0 17.3 32.9
2003 501 29.0 17.3 32.9
2004 503 29.0 17.3 25
2005 482 29.0 16.6 34.2
2006 455 27.0 16.9 27.7
2007 428 28.0 15.3 37.6
2008 452 31.4 14.4 35.6
2009 460 36.0 12.8 35
2010 481 34.0 14.1 42.6
2011 529 35.0 15.1 42.3
2012 504 35.0 14.4 39.3
2013 478 34.3 13.9 42.7
2014 508 34.3 14.8 42.7
2015 528 35.0 15.0 43
2016 509 36.0 14.1 42.4
2017 532 35.8 14.8 44.4
2018 503 35.7 14.0 n/a
2019 528 36.0 14.6 47
2020 532 36.0 14.7 51.5
2021 486 35.7 13.5 45.9
2022 497 39.4 12.5 45.5
2023 493 40.2 12.2 49.9

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 Old Forge Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
1989 463 27.0 17.1 n/a
1990 483 25.0 19.3 0
1991 458 26.0 17.6 n/a
1992 489 26.0 18.8 n/a
1993 502 24.0 20.9 n/a
1994 529 24.0 22.0 n/a
1995 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1996 537 28.0 19.2 n/a
1997 527 28.0 18.8 n/a
1998 492 28.0 17.6 n/a
1999 516 30.0 17.2 n/a
2000 529 31.0 17.1 27.8
2001 533 30.0 17.8 28.3
2002 501 29.0 17.3 32.9
2003 501 29.0 17.3 32.9
2004 503 29.0 17.3 25
2005 482 29.0 16.6 34.2
2006 455 27.0 16.9 27.7
2007 428 28.0 15.3 37.6
2008 452 31.4 14.4 35.6
2009 460 36.0 12.8 35
2010 481 34.0 14.1 42.6
2011 529 35.0 15.1 42.3
2012 504 35.0 14.4 39.3
2013 478 34.3 13.9 42.7
2014 508 34.3 14.8 42.7
2015 528 35.0 15.0 43
2016 509 36.0 14.1 42.4
2017 532 35.8 14.8 44.4
2018 503 35.7 14.0 n/a
2019 528 36.0 14.6 47
2020 532 36.0 14.7 51.5
2021 486 35.7 13.5 45.9
2022 497 39.4 12.5 45.5
2023 493 40.2 12.2 49.9

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 Old Forge Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $448 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $448
2020 $496 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $496
2021 $534 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $534
2022 $1,275 (8.0%) $14,663 (92.0%) $15,938

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Forge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 905th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1092nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)48.845.2
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)56.342.6
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)46.322.9
 23.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Old Forge Elementary School)78.867.2
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)67.131.4
 35.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)39.435.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)61.542.1
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)32.425.8
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)73.951.7
 22.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Old Forge Elementary School)41.832
 9.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Old Forge Elementary School)78.867.2
 11.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)64.241.4
 22.8%
   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 Students528493
 6.6%
African American2418
 25%
American Indian00
Asian1217
 41.7%
Hispanic4763
 34%
Pacific Islander22
White411367
 10.7%
Two or More Races3226
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%49.9%
 2.9%


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Students at Old Forge Elementary School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Old Forge Elementary School ranks 1092nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Old Forge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Old Forge Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Old Forge Elementary School.


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