Purchase Line Elementary School

Summary:

Purchase Line Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 386 students in grades PK-6 in Commodore, PA, which is part of the Purchase Line School District. The school has faced some academic challenges, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, but it also has some bright spots, particularly in science education.

Academically, Purchase Line Elementary School's performance on PSSA tests is mixed compared to state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in math (45.9%) and ELA (56.8%) are above the district averages, they fall below the state averages. However, the school stands out for its exceptional performance in science, with a proficiency rate of 78% that is significantly higher than both the district (62.7%) and state (65.8%) averages. The school's performance varies across grade levels, with 6th-grade math and 3rd/6th-grade ELA being the strongest areas.

The school faces significant challenges due to its very high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's performance for low-income students is relatively strong, ranking 521 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this subgroup. When compared to nearby schools, such as Horace Mann Elementary School in the Indiana Area School District, Purchase Line Elementary School generally performs in the middle to lower range, with some exceptions like its strong science performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 16957 Route 286 Hwy E
       Commodore, PA  15729-0374


(724) 254-4312

District: Purchase Line School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
763rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $49 Help


Students who attend Purchase Line Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Purchase Line Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  386

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
Two or more races:
2.3%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Purchase Line Elementary School ranks worse than 50% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (2.3%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Purchase Line Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Purchase Line Elementary School is $49.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Purchase Line Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Purchase Line Elementary School 763rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Purchase Line Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Purchase Line School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Purchase Line School District 323rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Purchase Line Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 66.98 490th 1302 62.4%
2004 46.69 835th 1308 36.2%
2005 54.48 732nd 1299 43.6%
2006 53.18 882nd 1545 42.9%
2007 52.96 907th 1555 41.7%
2008 40.26 1139th 1551 26.6%
2009 40.71 1140th 1549 26.4%
2010 41.84 1148th 1579 27.3%
2011 47.41 1068th 1597 33.1%
2012 44.22 1135th 1599 29.0%
2013 34.88 1168th 1519 23.1%
2014 27.85 1179th 1467 19.6%
2015 19.47 1189th 1474 19.3%
2016 31.27 1167th 1554 24.9%
2017 33.73 1131st 1547 26.9%
2018 43.91 1021st 1530 33.3%
2019 46.86 976th 1544 36.8%
2021 43.56 916th 1433 36.1%
2022 46.56 946th 1534 38.3%
2023 56.50 766th 1534 50.1%
2024 57.02 763rd 1526 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.15 459th 1414 67.5%
2024 63.90 521st 1432 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.73 764th 1488 48.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.29 471st 1043 54.8%
2024 45.15 559th 1084 48.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.94 712th 1495 52.4%
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Rank History for White students at Purchase Line Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.51 844th 1236 31.7%
2024 38.27 836th 1229 32.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Purchase Line Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1989 604 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1990 583 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 585 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1992 595 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 617 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1994 568 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1995 563 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1996 563 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1997 552 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1998 557 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1999 537 8 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 549
2000 495 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 506
2001 482 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 433 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 433 5 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 435 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2005 439 6 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2006 449 5 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 449 3 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2008 434 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2009 428 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2010 430 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 432
2011 411 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 414
2012 402 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 406
2013 481 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 484
2014 498 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 501
2015 487 3 0 0 0 0 4 0 494
2016 449 5 0 0 0 0 7 0 461
2017 442 4 0 0 0 0 12 0 458
2018 431 4 0 0 0 0 16 0 451
2019 422 4 0 0 0 0 9 0 435
2020 441 7 0 2 0 0 14 0 464
2021 412 6 0 2 0 0 11 0 431
2022 386 3 0 4 0 0 11 0 404
2023 370 3 0 3 1 0 9 0 386

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 Purchase Line Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 34.0 17.0 n/a
1989 604 36.0 16.7 n/a
1990 583 36.0 16.1 0
1991 586 36.0 16.2 n/a
1992 597 36.0 16.5 n/a
1993 618 26.0 23.8 n/a
1994 569 30.0 19.0 n/a
1995 567 31.0 18.3 n/a
1996 567 31.0 18.3 n/a
1997 556 33.0 16.8 n/a
1998 566 33.0 17.2 n/a
1999 549 37.0 14.8 n/a
2000 506 37.0 13.7 63.4
2001 493 38.0 13.0 64.5
2002 444 37.8 11.7 59.9
2003 444 37.8 11.7 59.9
2004 446 35.8 12.5 70.6
2005 450 32.0 14.1 59.1
2006 459 33.1 13.9 60.8
2007 457 33.0 13.8 57.8
2008 438 22.9 19.1 58
2009 430 32.3 13.3 55.6
2010 432 31.8 13.5 62.3
2011 414 30.2 13.6 57.7
2012 406 29.6 13.6 62.1
2013 484 35.2 13.7 65.5
2014 501 35.1 14.2 66.5
2015 494 31.0 15.9 63.4
2016 461 34.0 13.5 64.6
2017 458 34.6 13.2 66.6
2018 451 34.7 12.9 65.6
2019 435 35.3 12.3 63.9
2020 464 34.8 13.3 62.5
2021 431 34.1 12.6 99.3
2022 404 31.9 12.6 99.3
2023 386 29.8 12.9 100

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 Purchase Line Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 581 34.0 17.0 n/a
1989 604 36.0 16.7 n/a
1990 583 36.0 16.1 0
1991 586 36.0 16.2 n/a
1992 597 36.0 16.5 n/a
1993 618 26.0 23.8 n/a
1994 569 30.0 19.0 n/a
1995 567 31.0 18.3 n/a
1996 567 31.0 18.3 n/a
1997 556 33.0 16.8 n/a
1998 566 33.0 17.2 n/a
1999 549 37.0 14.8 n/a
2000 506 37.0 13.7 63.4
2001 493 38.0 13.0 64.5
2002 444 37.8 11.7 59.9
2003 444 37.8 11.7 59.9
2004 446 35.8 12.5 70.6
2005 450 32.0 14.1 59.1
2006 459 33.1 13.9 60.8
2007 457 33.0 13.8 57.8
2008 438 22.9 19.1 58
2009 430 32.3 13.3 55.6
2010 432 31.8 13.5 62.3
2011 414 30.2 13.6 57.7
2012 406 29.6 13.6 62.1
2013 484 35.2 13.7 65.5
2014 501 35.1 14.2 66.5
2015 494 31.0 15.9 63.4
2016 461 34.0 13.5 64.6
2017 458 34.6 13.2 66.6
2018 451 34.7 12.9 65.6
2019 435 35.3 12.3 63.9
2020 464 34.8 13.3 62.5
2021 431 34.1 12.6 99.3
2022 404 31.9 12.6 99.3
2023 386 29.8 12.9 100

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 Purchase Line Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,132 (6.3%) $16,793 (93.7%) $17,925
2020 $02 (5.0%) $37 (92.5%) $40
2021 $1,374 (7.4%) $17,172 (92.6%) $18,546
2022 $06 (12.2%) $43 (87.8%) $49

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Purchase Line Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 976th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 766th of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Purchase Line Elementary School)45.849.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Elementary School)5648.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Purchase Line Elementary School)36.539.6
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Purchase Line Elementary School)87.381.2
 6.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Elementary School)6558.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Purchase Line Elementary School)48.451.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Elementary School)54.567.3
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Purchase Line Elementary School)24.631.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Purchase Line Elementary School)6060.7
 0.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Purchase Line Elementary School)38.743.8
 5.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Purchase Line Elementary School)87.381.2
 6.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Purchase Line Elementary School)58.957.5
 1.4%
   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 Students435386
 11.3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White422370
 12.3%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.9%100%
 36.1%


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Purchase Line Elementary School ranks 763rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Purchase Line Elementary School.

Students at Purchase Line Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Purchase Line Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Purchase Line Junior/Senior 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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