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Port Allegany Elementary School

Summary:

Port Allegany Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 476 students in grades PK-6 in the Port Allegany School District located in Port Allegany, Pennsylvania. The school consistently underperforms the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with an overall Math proficiency of just 26.2% compared to the state average of 40.4% in 2023-2024.

Port Allegany Elementary School struggles to support certain student subgroups, with the school's White students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Disabled students all ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in their respective categories. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching nearly 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite spending significantly more per student ($14,948 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

Interestingly, the nearby elementary schools, such as Coudersport Area Elementary, Oswayo Valley Elementary, and Otto-Eldred Elementary, significantly outperform Port Allegany Elementary School on PSSA assessments across all subject areas and grade levels. These schools have higher proficiency rates, stronger student subgroup performance, and better overall SchoolDigger rankings. The declining performance of Port Allegany Elementary School over the past several years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 902 out of 1,474 in 2014-2015 to 1,101 out of 1,526 in 2023-2024, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's practices and resources to identify and address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 85 Clyde Lynch Dr
       Port Allegany, PA  16743

(814) 642-9557

District: Port Allegany School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1101st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,948 Help


Students who attend Port Allegany Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
3.0%
Hispanic:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Port Allegany Elementary School ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (1.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Allegany Elementary School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Allegany Elementary School is $14,948.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Allegany Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Allegany Elementary School 1101st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Port Allegany Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Allegany School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Allegany School District 415th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Port Allegany Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.94 1089th 1302 16.4%
2004 34.19 971st 1308 25.8%
2005 38.51 957th 1299 26.3%
2006 46.31 1037th 1545 32.9%
2007 46.35 1027th 1555 34.0%
2008 38.25 1172nd 1551 24.4%
2009 39.83 1155th 1549 25.4%
2010 35.29 1236th 1579 21.7%
2011 27.47 1332nd 1597 16.6%
2012 33.39 1261st 1599 21.1%
2013 51.62 941st 1519 38.1%
2014 35.82 1116th 1467 23.9%
2015 48.63 902nd 1474 38.8%
2016 40.84 1062nd 1554 31.7%
2017 42.20 1040th 1547 32.8%
2018 39.89 1060th 1530 30.7%
2019 35.96 1105th 1544 28.4%
2021 30.07 1069th 1433 25.4%
2022 38.20 1043rd 1534 32.0%
2023 34.96 1081st 1534 29.5%
2024 30.55 1101st 1526 27.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.39 921st 1414 34.9%
2024 36.36 997th 1432 30.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.88 1094th 1488 26.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.22 796th 1043 23.7%
2024 18.68 930th 1084 14.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 31.88 1074th 1495 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Port Allegany Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.54 1134th 1236 8.3%
2024 10.98 1151st 1229 6.3%
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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 Port Allegany Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 645 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1990 691 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1991 692 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 700 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1993 667 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 670
1994 680 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1995 685 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 685 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 683 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1998 674 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 668 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2000 635 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 644
2001 648 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2002 610 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2003 610 1 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2004 540 4 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 550
2005 535 9 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2006 510 8 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 489 6 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 500 7 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 480 4 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 454 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 2 464
2011 461 1 1 4 0 0 2 0 469
2012 458 2 1 9 0 0 2 0 472
2013 456 2 1 6 0 0 3 0 468
2014 474 5 1 3 0 1 4 0 488
2015 449 1 1 3 0 1 3 0 458
2016 374 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 378
2017 474 2 1 4 0 1 2 0 484
2018 480 2 1 4 0 1 2 0 490
2019 505 1 1 7 0 0 5 0 519
2020 499 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 508
2021 485 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 492
2022 454 3 1 9 0 0 1 0 468
2023 451 3 0 8 1 0 13 0 476
2024 480 1 0 9 1 0 15 0 506

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 Port Allegany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 648 28.2 22.9 n/a
1990 693 41.5 16.6 0
1991 692 43.0 16.0 n/a
1992 702 43.5 16.1 n/a
1993 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1994 681 32.0 21.3 n/a
1995 687 31.0 22.2 n/a
1996 687 31.0 22.2 n/a
1997 687 32.0 21.5 n/a
1998 679 32.0 21.2 n/a
1999 673 32.0 21.0 n/a
2000 644 33.0 19.5 39.1
2001 657 33.0 19.9 40
2002 618 34.5 17.9 43
2003 618 34.5 17.9 43
2004 550 32.5 16.9 49.5
2005 551 33.4 16.5 48.3
2006 528 33.5 15.8 42.4
2007 500 32.3 15.5 41.4
2008 513 30.3 16.9 45.6
2009 492 32.2 15.3 47.2
2010 464 31.2 14.8 47.6
2011 469 30.2 15.5 46.1
2012 472 30.2 15.6 49.8
2013 468 30.2 15.4 47
2014 488 29.2 16.7 48.8
2015 458 29.0 15.7 46.7
2016 378 31.0 12.1 53.4
2017 484 35.2 13.7 52.1
2018 490 37.2 13.1 55.3
2019 519 37.2 13.9 57.6
2020 508 37.2 13.6 57.9
2021 492 36.2 13.5 60.4
2022 468 37.2 12.5 65.6
2023 476 38.2 12.4 99.6
2024 506 40.2 12.5 n/a

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 Port Allegany Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 648 28.2 22.9 n/a
1990 693 41.5 16.6 0
1991 692 43.0 16.0 n/a
1992 702 43.5 16.1 n/a
1993 670 33.0 20.3 n/a
1994 681 32.0 21.3 n/a
1995 687 31.0 22.2 n/a
1996 687 31.0 22.2 n/a
1997 687 32.0 21.5 n/a
1998 679 32.0 21.2 n/a
1999 673 32.0 21.0 n/a
2000 644 33.0 19.5 39.1
2001 657 33.0 19.9 40
2002 618 34.5 17.9 43
2003 618 34.5 17.9 43
2004 550 32.5 16.9 49.5
2005 551 33.4 16.5 48.3
2006 528 33.5 15.8 42.4
2007 500 32.3 15.5 41.4
2008 513 30.3 16.9 45.6
2009 492 32.2 15.3 47.2
2010 464 31.2 14.8 47.6
2011 469 30.2 15.5 46.1
2012 472 30.2 15.6 49.8
2013 468 30.2 15.4 47
2014 488 29.2 16.7 48.8
2015 458 29.0 15.7 46.7
2016 378 31.0 12.1 53.4
2017 484 35.2 13.7 52.1
2018 490 37.2 13.1 55.3
2019 519 37.2 13.9 57.6
2020 508 37.2 13.6 57.9
2021 492 36.2 13.5 60.4
2022 468 37.2 12.5 65.6
2023 476 38.2 12.4 99.6
2024 506 40.2 12.5 n/a

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 Port Allegany Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $441 (3.4%) $12,550 (96.6%) $12,991
2020 $506 (3.9%) $12,324 (96.1%) $12,830
2021 $603 (4.5%) $12,665 (95.5%) $13,268
2022 $528 (3.5%) $14,420 (96.5%) $14,948

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Allegany 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 1105th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1081st of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Port Allegany Elementary School)42.335.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Allegany Elementary School)56.340.7
 15.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Port Allegany Elementary School)24.722.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Port Allegany Elementary School)69.576.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Allegany Elementary School)50.744.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Port Allegany Elementary School)30.425.4
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Allegany Elementary School)42.947.5
 4.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Port Allegany Elementary School)37.821.2
 16.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Allegany Elementary School)73.850
 23.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Port Allegany Elementary School)33.625.9
 7.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Port Allegany Elementary School)69.576.4
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Port Allegany Elementary School)55.345.6
 9.7%
   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 Students519476
 8.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian01
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic78
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White505451
 10.7%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%99.6%
 42%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 506 students attended Port Allegany Elementary School.

Port Allegany Elementary School ranks 1101st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Port Allegany Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Port Allegany Junior/Senior High School

Students at Port Allegany Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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