French Creek Elementary School

Summary:

French Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, serving 566 students in grades K-6 and part of the Owen J Roberts School District, which is ranked 59 out of 610 school districts in the state.

French Creek Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with PSSA test scores significantly higher than state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's proficiency rates in Math (62.2%), Science (90.8%), and English Language Arts (65.4%) are well above the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. French Creek also performs well across different student subgroups, with its female students, white students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students all ranking in the top 30-40% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, Owen J Roberts School District schools like East Coventry Elementary and West Vincent Elementary also perform well academically, but French Creek Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school within the district, with the most consistent 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Additionally, French Creek has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 13.7% to 18.73%, compared to nearby Pottstown School District schools like Lincoln Elementary and Barth Elementary, which have much higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3590 Coventryville Rd
       Pottstown, PA  19465-8540


(610) 469-5104

District: Owen J Roberts School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $33 Help


Students who attend French Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Owen J Roberts Middle School
High:    Owen J Roberts High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  590

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Compare Details French Creek Elementary School ranks better than 78% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Owen J Roberts School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details French Creek Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Owen J Roberts School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at French Creek Elementary School is 12.8. 2 elementary schools in the Owen J Roberts School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at French Creek Elementary School is $33. 3 elementary schools in the Owen J Roberts School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

French Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks French Creek Elementary School 335th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See French Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Owen J Roberts School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owen J Roberts School District 59th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for French Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.14 162nd 1302 87.6%
2004 85.73 144th 1308 89.0%
2005 78.41 230th 1299 82.3%
2006 81.56 183rd 1545 88.2%
2007 82.92 164th 1555 89.5%
2008 75.80 320th 1551 79.4%
2009 74.97 344th 1549 77.8%
2010 71.10 471st 1579 70.2%
2011 75.24 333rd 1597 79.1%
2012 77.13 309th 1599 80.7%
2013 80.83 204th 1519 86.6%
2014 85.46 76th 1467 94.8%
2015 90.24 48th 1474 96.7%
2016 88.40 84th 1554 94.6%
2017 87.48 107th 1547 93.1%
2018 88.49 87th 1530 94.3%
2019 91.62 35th 1544 97.7%
2021 83.83 188th 1433 86.9%
2022 86.59 169th 1534 89.0%
2023 87.83 139th 1534 90.9%
2024 77.81 335th 1526 78.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.16 432nd 1414 69.4%
2024 72.09 352nd 1432 75.4%
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Rank History for Female students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.84 231st 1488 84.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.98 22nd 1043 97.9%
2024 63.30 312th 1084 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.23 445th 1495 70.2%
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Rank History for White students at French Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.28 168th 1236 86.4%
2024 66.52 398th 1229 67.6%
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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.

French Creek Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for French Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 397 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 397 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 406 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 412 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2006 402 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 401 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 405 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 408
2009 520 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2010 519 3 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2011 500 5 3 9 0 0 10 0 527
2012 491 3 4 10 1 0 15 0 524
2013 452 3 1 13 2 0 17 0 488
2014 440 2 0 16 1 0 14 0 473
2015 430 7 3 11 0 0 17 0 468
2016 419 5 7 14 0 0 16 0 461
2017 382 5 8 19 0 0 15 0 429
2018 509 9 14 27 0 0 18 0 577
2019 518 7 14 27 0 0 19 0 585
2020 503 8 15 26 0 0 21 0 573
2021 454 8 12 31 0 0 28 0 533
2022 495 6 13 31 0 0 27 0 572
2023 497 5 10 23 0 0 31 0 566
2024 512 6 10 26 0 0 36 0 590

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 French Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 401 22.1 18.1 5.2
2003 401 22.1 18.1 5.2
2004 412 26.9 15.3 0
2005 416 28.8 14.4 5
2006 406 30.5 13.3 7.6
2007 405 28.2 14.4 n/a
2008 408 31.4 13.0 n/a
2009 528 40.2 13.1 n/a
2010 526 41.4 12.6 9.1
2011 527 39.9 13.1 10.2
2012 524 39.3 13.3 10.9
2013 488 38.2 12.7 10.9
2014 473 38.4 12.3 11.4
2015 468 39.0 12.0 12.8
2016 461 39.0 11.8 11.1
2017 429 35.9 11.9 12.6
2018 577 41.6 13.8 14.9
2019 585 42.7 13.6 12.8
2020 573 42.9 13.3 14.5
2021 533 43.1 12.3 13.7
2022 572 44.5 12.8 15.9
2023 566 44.3 12.7 18.7
2024 590 45.8 12.8 24.2

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 French Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 401 22.1 18.1 5.2
2003 401 22.1 18.1 5.2
2004 412 26.9 15.3 0
2005 416 28.8 14.4 5
2006 406 30.5 13.3 7.6
2007 405 28.2 14.4 n/a
2008 408 31.4 13.0 n/a
2009 528 40.2 13.1 n/a
2010 526 41.4 12.6 9.1
2011 527 39.9 13.1 10.2
2012 524 39.3 13.3 10.9
2013 488 38.2 12.7 10.9
2014 473 38.4 12.3 11.4
2015 468 39.0 12.0 12.8
2016 461 39.0 11.8 11.1
2017 429 35.9 11.9 12.6
2018 577 41.6 13.8 14.9
2019 585 42.7 13.6 12.8
2020 573 42.9 13.3 14.5
2021 533 43.1 12.3 13.7
2022 572 44.5 12.8 15.9
2023 566 44.3 12.7 18.7
2024 590 45.8 12.8 24.2

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 French Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $28 (100.0%) $28
2020 $00 (0.0%) $29 (100.0%) $29
2021 $01 (2.9%) $34 (97.1%) $35
2022 $01 (3.0%) $31 (93.9%) $33

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

Impact of COVID-19 on French Creek 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 35th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (French Creek Elementary School)8077.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (French Creek Elementary School)8471.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (French Creek Elementary School)88.473.8
 14.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (French Creek Elementary School)98.693.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (French Creek Elementary School)9068.9
 21.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (French Creek Elementary School)77.265.5
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (French Creek Elementary School)85.979.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (French Creek Elementary School)73.674.7
 1.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (French Creek Elementary School)94.384
 10.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (French Creek Elementary School)79.372.6
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (French Creek Elementary School)98.693.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (French Creek Elementary School)88.676
 12.6%
   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 Students585566
 3.2%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic2723
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White518497
 4.1%
Two or More Races1931
 63.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.8%18.7%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about French Creek Elementary School

Students at French Creek Elementary School are 87% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

French Creek Elementary School ranks 335th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 590 students attended French Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend French Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Owen J Roberts Middle School
High : Owen J Roberts High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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