Bower Hill Elementary School

Public K-3

424 Bower Hill Road
Venetia, PA 15367-1313

(724) 941-0913

District: Peters Township School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,970

Students who attend Bower Hill Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Peters Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 707

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Asian:

3.4%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Student Body

Compare Details Bower Hill Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Peters Township School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.1%), Asian (3.4%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Peters Township School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bower Hill Elementary School is 18.5, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District! (See more...)

Compare Bower Hill Elementary School employs 38.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bower Hill Elementary School is $13,970, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Peters Township School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bower Hill Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Peters Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Peters Township School District 3^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Enrollment information for Bower Hill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	570	0	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
2001	583	1	10	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2002	621	6	12	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	647
2003	621	6	12	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	647
2004	666	6	23	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	700
2005	657	4	21	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	685
2006	706	3	16	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
2007	736	2	22	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	772
2008	746	3	21	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	788
2009	747	3	26	14	0	n/a	n/a	7	797
2010	743	8	26	13	0	n/a	n/a	8	798
2011	712	4	23	15	0	0	20	0	774
2012	700	4	21	21	2	1	7	0	756
2013	684	3	16	22	2	1	8	0	736
2014	671	3	15	20	2	1	12	0	724
2015	666	4	16	20	1	0	13	0	720
2016	684	3	12	24	0	3	11	0	737
2017	625	0	17	20	0	3	19	0	684
2018	620	0	12	26	0	1	16	0	675
2019	632	0	11	20	0	1	26	0	690
2020	616	2	17	14	0	1	22	0	672
2021	597	1	13	11	1	0	16	0	639
2022	611	6	22	17	1	0	20	0	677
2023	620	5	24	18	1	0	17	0	685
2024	630	8	24	24	1	0	20	0	707

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 Bower Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	580	23.3	24.9	2.4
2001	605	25.0	24.2	2.8
2002	647	28.7	22.5	1.9
2003	647	28.7	22.5	1.9
2004	700	31.2	22.4	1.9
2005	685	34.6	19.8	1.8
2006	731	36.3	20.1	2.6
2007	772	35.4	21.8	2.7
2008	788	40.5	19.5	2.2
2009	797	42.1	18.9	2.2
2010	798	43.1	18.4	2
2011	774	43.1	17.9	2.7
2012	756	41.1	18.3	3.2
2013	736	40.1	18.3	3.5
2014	724	40.7	17.7	3.3
2015	720	41.0	17.5	1.9
2016	737	42.0	17.5	5.3
2017	684	39.5	17.2	3.9
2018	675	39.5	17.0	5.6
2019	690	39.3	17.5	5.5
2020	672	41.3	16.2	5.4
2021	639	37.2	17.1	3.9
2022	677	37.5	18.0	2.4
2023	685	36.2	18.8	10.2
2024	707	38.2	18.5	12.9

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 Bower Hill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	580	23.3	24.9	2.4
2001	605	25.0	24.2	2.8
2002	647	28.7	22.5	1.9
2003	647	28.7	22.5	1.9
2004	700	31.2	22.4	1.9
2005	685	34.6	19.8	1.8
2006	731	36.3	20.1	2.6
2007	772	35.4	21.8	2.7
2008	788	40.5	19.5	2.2
2009	797	42.1	18.9	2.2
2010	798	43.1	18.4	2
2011	774	43.1	17.9	2.7
2012	756	41.1	18.3	3.2
2013	736	40.1	18.3	3.5
2014	724	40.7	17.7	3.3
2015	720	41.0	17.5	1.9
2016	737	42.0	17.5	5.3
2017	684	39.5	17.2	3.9
2018	675	39.5	17.0	5.6
2019	690	39.3	17.5	5.5
2020	672	41.3	16.2	5.4
2021	639	37.2	17.1	3.9
2022	677	37.5	18.0	2.4
2023	685	36.2	18.8	10.2
2024	707	38.2	18.5	12.9

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 Bower Hill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$03 (0.0%)	$12,185 (100.0%)	$12,188
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$12,402 (100.0%)	$12,402
2021	$100 (0.7%)	$14,165 (99.3%)	$14,265
2022	$92 (0.7%)	$13,878 (99.3%)	$13,970

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bower Hill Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Bower Hill Elementary School)	94.3	87.8	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bower Hill Elementary School)	95.8	89	6.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
All Grades Math (Bower Hill Elementary School)	94.3	87.8	6.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bower Hill Elementary School)	95.8	89	6.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	690	685	0.7%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	1
Asian	11	24	118.2%
Hispanic	20	18	10%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	632	620	1.9%
Two or More Races	26	17	34.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.5%	10.2%	4.7%

Schools Near Bower Hill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bower Hill Elementary School	Public	K-3	424 Bower Hill Road	Venetia	15367	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-0913	707	38	18.5	12.9%	630 (89.1%)	8 (1.1%)	24 (3.4%)	24 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.8%)								(n/a)	92.7			92.7			92.2			92.2	$13,970	$92	$13,878
McMurray Elementary School	Public	4-5	626 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 941-5020	614	42	14.6	12.1%	553 (90.1%)	7 (1.1%)	14 (2.3%)	21 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.9%)	93.4	23^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	98.5%		92.9	38^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.5%	15		86.0	83.7	84.8	95.8	95.8		83.2	85.5	84.5	$16,564	$246	$16,318
William Penn Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Woodlet Ln	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8522	206	16	13.1	16.0%	169 (82.0%)	4 (1.9%)	6 (2.9%)	10 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.3%)	94.1	15^th of 1526 public elementary schools	99.0%		94.6	13^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.2%	2	82.1	97.0		88.9	100.0	100.0	84.6	97.0		90.2	$101	$03	$97
Pleasant Valley Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 E McMurray Rd	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6260	495	28	17.4	11.5%	458 (92.5%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)								(n/a)	93.8			93.8			93.8			93.8	$14,114	$225	$13,889
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-4	515 Clifton Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8546	280	22	12.7	10.4%	252 (90.0%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.3%)	89	111^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.7%		88.5	126^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.8%	15	72.2	80.0		75.9	98.0	98.0	90.8	74.0		82.7	$71	$06	$65
Ringgold Elementary School North	Public	K-4	3685 Finleyville-Elrama Rd	Finleyville	15332	Washington County	Ringgold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 348-7205	357	31	11.5	41.5%	319 (89.4%)	10 (2.8%)	11 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	66.3	564^th of 1526 public elementary schools	63.0%		61.4	663^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.8%	99	51.7	64.7		58.6	85.3	85.3	60.0	61.8		60.9	$15,611	$803	$14,808
Bethel Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-4	3301 S Park Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8506	367	25	14.8	20.4%	283 (77.1%)	4 (1.1%)	17 (4.6%)	34 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.6%)	80.4	276^th of 1526 public elementary schools	81.9%		66.2	568^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%	292	73.2	66.1		69.7	90.8	90.8	80.6	62.1		71.4	$45	$01	$44
Streams Elementary School	Public	K-4	1560 Ashlawn Dr	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	428	29	14.8	11.4%	346 (80.8%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.5%)	42 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.4%)	93.8	19^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.8%		93.2	34^th of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%	15	80.9	88.8		85.3	98.9	98.9	88.2	94.4		91.7	$18,908	$753	$18,154
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-4	5400 Florida Ave	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 854-8741	338	24	13.9	19.5%	279 (82.5%)	11 (3.3%)	16 (4.7%)	17 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	85.4	187^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.7%		86.6	165^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%	22	76.6	72.4		74.4	89.8	89.8	80.0	76.8		78.3	$42	$01	$41
Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School	Public	K-4	50 Mayview Rd	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 745-8390	253	15	16.4	26.1%	210 (83.0%)	10 (4.0%)	7 (2.8%)	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	85.3	189^th of 1526 public elementary schools	87.6%		92.2	54^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.5%	135	67.3	81.0		73.0	97.6	97.6	81.1	69.1		76.0	$12,828	$940	$11,888

Frequently Asked Questions about Bower Hill Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Bower Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Bower Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Peters Township High School

How many students attend Bower Hill Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 707 students attended Bower Hill Elementary School.

What district is Bower Hill Elementary School in?

Peters Township School District

What is the racial makeup of Bower Hill Elementary School?

Students at Bower Hill Elementary School are 89% White, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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