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Aston Elementary School

Summary:

Aston Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 419 students in grades K-5 in the Penn-Delco School District in Aston, Pennsylvania. The school has been rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Aston Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages on PSSA tests across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, 55.7% of Aston Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 43.1% for the district and 39.3% for the state. However, the school's performance for certain subgroups, such as disabled students, is an area of concern, with the school ranking 930 out of 1,043 PA elementary schools for this population. Aston Elementary also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.08%) compared to nearby schools like Parkside Elementary (51.49%) and schools in the Chichester School District (over 99%).

Comparing Aston Elementary to nearby schools provides valuable insights. For instance, Pennell Elementary, also in the Penn-Delco School District, has significantly higher academic performance than Aston, suggesting opportunities for Aston to learn from its neighbor. Additionally, while Aston spends more per student ($16,268) than the state average, it spends less than some higher-performing nearby schools like Bethel Springs Elementary ($23,589 per student) and Glenwood Elementary ($17,781 per student), indicating that additional resources could potentially further improve Aston's outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 900 Tryens Rd
       Aston, PA  19014-1522

(610) 497-6300

District: Penn-Delco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
589th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,268 Help


Students who attend Aston Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northley Middle School
High:    Sun Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Hispanic:
6.4%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aston Elementary School ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Aston Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Penn-Delco School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.5%), Hispanic (6.4%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aston Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aston Elementary School is $16,268, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Penn-Delco School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aston Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aston Elementary School 589th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Aston Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Penn-Delco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Delco School District 205th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aston Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.71 308th 1302 76.3%
2004 62.70 565th 1308 56.8%
2005 65.89 508th 1299 60.9%
2006 74.81 362nd 1545 76.6%
2007 76.28 326th 1555 79.0%
2008 68.48 521st 1551 66.4%
2009 77.14 278th 1549 82.1%
2010 72.57 424th 1579 73.1%
2011 66.08 618th 1597 61.3%
2012 68.18 601st 1599 62.4%
2013 69.47 520th 1519 65.8%
2014 66.65 577th 1467 60.7%
2015 65.53 585th 1474 60.3%
2016 63.87 669th 1554 56.9%
2017 66.49 587th 1547 62.1%
2018 69.15 524th 1530 65.8%
2019 77.93 330th 1544 78.6%
2021 57.13 696th 1433 51.4%
2022 68.21 536th 1534 65.1%
2023 65.33 589th 1534 61.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.03 564th 1414 60.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Aston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.49 930th 1043 10.8%
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Rank History for White students at Aston Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.22 727th 1236 41.2%
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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 Aston Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 396 2 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 398 2 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1990 432 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1991 488 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1992 483 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1993 455 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1994 442 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 438 4 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1996 438 4 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 450
1997 447 8 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 438 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 482 5 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2000 441 4 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 441 9 9 6 1 n/a n/a 0 466
2002 441 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 441 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 474 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 421 14 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2006 385 14 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2007 414 13 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2008 394 15 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2009 381 9 15 4 0 n/a n/a 3 412
2010 410 5 15 4 0 n/a n/a 4 438
2011 428 7 20 5 0 0 5 0 465
2012 402 7 19 5 0 0 4 0 437
2013 421 9 11 7 0 0 8 0 456
2014 443 7 7 12 0 0 18 0 487
2015 446 9 12 8 0 0 17 0 492
2016 451 11 14 12 0 0 23 0 511
2017 437 9 9 9 0 0 23 0 487
2018 454 8 11 9 1 0 25 0 508
2019 419 12 15 12 0 1 24 0 483
2020 406 18 14 23 0 0 18 0 479
2021 402 18 11 23 0 0 22 0 476
2022 371 23 7 30 0 0 23 0 454
2023 350 19 8 27 0 0 15 0 419

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 Aston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 22.5 17.9 n/a
1989 405 23.5 17.2 n/a
1990 435 26.5 16.4 0
1991 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1992 488 23.0 21.2 n/a
1993 458 20.5 22.3 n/a
1994 448 22.0 20.4 n/a
1995 450 21.5 20.9 n/a
1996 450 21.5 20.9 n/a
1997 460 20.5 22.4 n/a
1998 446 21.5 20.7 n/a
1999 492 24.5 20.1 n/a
2000 458 26.5 17.3 9.6
2001 466 27.5 16.9 10.5
2002 442 25.8 17.1 7.7
2003 442 25.8 17.1 7.7
2004 484 27.2 17.8 8.3
2005 445 28.2 15.8 7.6
2006 406 26.2 15.5 7.4
2007 442 27.4 16.1 7.5
2008 429 27.9 15.4 8.6
2009 412 23.6 17.4 10.3
2010 438 26.0 16.7 13.1
2011 465 26.4 17.5 12.7
2012 437 26.0 16.8 14.2
2013 456 25.5 17.8 11.6
2014 487 29.1 16.7 17
2015 492 31.0 15.8 19.7
2016 511 32.0 15.9 22.1
2017 487 31.5 15.4 18.9
2018 508 28.9 17.5 17.1
2019 483 29.8 16.2 22.2
2020 479 30.7 15.6 23.8
2021 476 30.0 15.8 27.7
2022 454 29.2 15.5 28.9
2023 419 30.2 13.8 35.1

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 Aston Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 22.5 17.9 n/a
1989 405 23.5 17.2 n/a
1990 435 26.5 16.4 0
1991 490 26.0 18.8 n/a
1992 488 23.0 21.2 n/a
1993 458 20.5 22.3 n/a
1994 448 22.0 20.4 n/a
1995 450 21.5 20.9 n/a
1996 450 21.5 20.9 n/a
1997 460 20.5 22.4 n/a
1998 446 21.5 20.7 n/a
1999 492 24.5 20.1 n/a
2000 458 26.5 17.3 9.6
2001 466 27.5 16.9 10.5
2002 442 25.8 17.1 7.7
2003 442 25.8 17.1 7.7
2004 484 27.2 17.8 8.3
2005 445 28.2 15.8 7.6
2006 406 26.2 15.5 7.4
2007 442 27.4 16.1 7.5
2008 429 27.9 15.4 8.6
2009 412 23.6 17.4 10.3
2010 438 26.0 16.7 13.1
2011 465 26.4 17.5 12.7
2012 437 26.0 16.8 14.2
2013 456 25.5 17.8 11.6
2014 487 29.1 16.7 17
2015 492 31.0 15.8 19.7
2016 511 32.0 15.9 22.1
2017 487 31.5 15.4 18.9
2018 508 28.9 17.5 17.1
2019 483 29.8 16.2 22.2
2020 479 30.7 15.6 23.8
2021 476 30.0 15.8 27.7
2022 454 29.2 15.5 28.9
2023 419 30.2 13.8 35.1

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 Aston Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.3%) $14,735 (98.7%) $14,932
2020 $187 (1.2%) $15,011 (98.8%) $15,199
2021 $451 (3.0%) $14,538 (97.0%) $14,990
2022 $596 (3.7%) $15,673 (96.3%) $16,268

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aston 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 330th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 589th of 1534 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Aston Elementary School)65.761.7
 4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aston Elementary School)73.263
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Aston Elementary School)60.253.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Aston Elementary School)89.169.3
 19.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aston Elementary School)79.558.9
 20.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Aston Elementary School)71.552
 19.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aston Elementary School)84.369.4
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Aston Elementary School)65.755.7
 10%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Aston Elementary School)89.169.3
 19.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aston Elementary School)79.163.8
 15.3%
   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 Students483419
 13.3%
African American1219
 58.3%
American Indian00
Asian158
 46.7%
Hispanic1227
 125%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White419350
 16.5%
Two or More Races2415
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.2%35.1%
 12.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aston Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Aston Elementary School.

Students who attend Aston Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northley Middle School
High : Sun Valley High School

Aston Elementary School ranks 589th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Aston Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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