Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School ranks 776 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, serving 362 students in grades K-5 and part of the Saint Marys Area School District.

The school has several strengths, including a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, strong performance on PSSA Math and Science tests that exceeds the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.4. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, and its performance for specific student subgroups, such as white students and students with disabilities, is concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools for those groups. While the school's PSSA English Language Arts scores are mixed compared to nearby schools like Brockway Area Elementary School, its spending per student of $14,288 is higher than some neighboring schools, such as South St Marys Street Elementary School at $12,174 per student.

Overall, Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School has some strong academic performance, particularly in PSSA Math and Science, but faces challenges in maintaining its statewide ranking and ensuring equitable outcomes for all student subgroups. As parents consider educational options for their children, it's important to weigh the school's strengths and areas for improvement against the performance of nearby schools in the Saint Marys Area School District and surrounding districts, such as DuBois Area School District, Kane Area School District, Brockway Area School District, and Johnsonburg Area School District.

Detail:

Public K-5

62 School Dr
Ridgway, PA 15853

(814) 776-2176

District: Ridgway Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
776^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,288

Students who attend Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ridgway Area Middle School
High:	Ridgway Area High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 362

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Two or more races:

3.3%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School ranks worse than 50.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (3.3%), African American (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School is $14,288.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School 776^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Ridgway Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ridgway Area School District 210^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	70.50	424^th	1302	67.4%
2004	63.93	550^th	1308	58.0%
2005	47.03	849^th	1299	34.6%
2006	43.84	1078^th	1545	30.2%
2007	40.76	1128^th	1555	27.5%
2008	37.41	1182^nd	1551	23.8%
2009	30.88	1273^rd	1549	17.8%
2010	40.37	1168^th	1579	26.0%
2011	51.02	1006^th	1597	37.0%
2012	58.71	865^th	1599	45.9%
2013	68.46	552^nd	1519	63.7%
2014	76.20	321^st	1467	78.1%
2015	77.31	317^th	1474	78.5%
2016	71.40	475^th	1554	69.4%
2017	73.72	415^th	1547	73.2%
2018	69.53	510^th	1530	66.7%
2019	64.99	615^th	1544	60.2%
2021	75.57	341^st	1433	76.2%
2022	69.54	503^rd	1534	67.2%
2023	55.79	776^th	1534	49.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.34	690^th	1414	51.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	18.53	903^rd	1043	13.4%

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Rank History for White students at Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.62	917^th	1236	25.8%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	514	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	523
1996	514	3	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	523
1997	501	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	510
1998	465	8	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	477
1999	476	4	6	0	2	n/a	n/a	488
2000	475	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	482
2001	468	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	475
2002	451	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	458
2003	451	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	458
2004	453	9	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	475
2005	448	6	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	465
2006	419	7	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	437
2007	420	10	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	443
2008	424	5	6	8	0	n/a	n/a	443
2009	423	8	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	444
2010	397	7	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	415
2011	391	7	4	9	4	0	0	415
2012	382	4	5	9	3	1	3	407
2013	366	4	3	6	1	2	3	385
2014	329	4	3	6	1	2	8	353
2015	330	4	1	5	0	2	9	351
2016	317	3	1	4	0	0	5	330
2017	317	3	0	4	0	0	4	328
2018	338	4	0	4	0	2	7	355
2019	350	3	0	5	0	2	7	367
2020	363	3	2	4	0	0	6	378
2021	340	4	1	5	0	0	10	360
2022	333	2	1	3	0	0	9	348
2023	346	2	1	1	0	0	12	362

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 Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	523	26.0	20.1	n/a
1996	523	26.0	20.1	n/a
1997	510	27.0	18.9	n/a
1998	477	25.0	19.1	n/a
1999	488	27.0	18.1	n/a
2000	482	28.0	17.2	32
2001	475	31.0	15.3	36.6
2002	458	31.2	14.7	31.2
2003	458	31.2	14.7	31.2
2004	475	27.2	17.5	37.1
2005	465	27.7	16.8	30.8
2006	437	28.1	15.6	34.8
2007	443	29.6	15.0	34.8
2008	443	32.0	13.8	34.5
2009	444	33.0	13.4	44.4
2010	415	31.2	13.2	53
2011	415	31.2	13.3	48
2012	407	30.2	13.4	52.1
2013	385	30.0	12.8	49.4
2014	353	29.1	12.0	51.6
2015	351	31.0	11.3	54.4
2016	330	31.0	10.6	50.9
2017	328	28.2	11.6	49.4
2018	355	26.2	13.5	53
2019	367	27.3	13.4	50.7
2020	378	27.9	13.5	48.7
2021	360	29.0	12.3	55
2022	348	28.0	12.4	51.7
2023	362	29.0	12.4	64.4

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 Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	523	26.0	20.1	n/a
1996	523	26.0	20.1	n/a
1997	510	27.0	18.9	n/a
1998	477	25.0	19.1	n/a
1999	488	27.0	18.1	n/a
2000	482	28.0	17.2	32
2001	475	31.0	15.3	36.6
2002	458	31.2	14.7	31.2
2003	458	31.2	14.7	31.2
2004	475	27.2	17.5	37.1
2005	465	27.7	16.8	30.8
2006	437	28.1	15.6	34.8
2007	443	29.6	15.0	34.8
2008	443	32.0	13.8	34.5
2009	444	33.0	13.4	44.4
2010	415	31.2	13.2	53
2011	415	31.2	13.3	48
2012	407	30.2	13.4	52.1
2013	385	30.0	12.8	49.4
2014	353	29.1	12.0	51.6
2015	351	31.0	11.3	54.4
2016	330	31.0	10.6	50.9
2017	328	28.2	11.6	49.4
2018	355	26.2	13.5	53
2019	367	27.3	13.4	50.7
2020	378	27.9	13.5	48.7
2021	360	29.0	12.3	55
2022	348	28.0	12.4	51.7
2023	362	29.0	12.4	64.4

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 Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$996 (7.7%)	$12,001 (92.3%)	$12,997
2020	$978 (7.3%)	$12,446 (92.7%)	$13,425
2021	$1,208 (8.5%)	$13,058 (91.5%)	$14,266
2022	$1,749 (12.2%)	$12,539 (87.8%)	$14,288

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis S Grandinetti 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 615^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 776^th of 1534 Elementary schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	60.4	43.5	16.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	71.7	58.1	13.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	67.9	46.9	21%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	85.7	75	10.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	76.8	46	30.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	42.9	57.6	14.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	57.1	61.1	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	56.9	49.2	7.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	85.7	75	10.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School)	68.5	54.9	13.6%
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	367	362	1.4%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	350	346	1.1%
Two or More Races	7	12	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.7%	64.4%	13.7%

Schools Near Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School	Public	K-5	62 School Dr	Ridgway	15853	Elk County	Ridgway Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 776-2176	362	29	12.4	64.4%	346 (95.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	55.8	776^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.4%		69.5	503^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	67.2%	273	43.5	46.9	57.6		49.2	75.0	75.0	58.1	46.0	61.1		54.9	$14,288	$1,749	$12,539
Fox Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	376 Main St	Kersey	15846	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 885-8076	166	15	10.7	100.0%	158 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	53.6	819^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.6%		53.5	825^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.2%	6	79.3	51.7	25.9		52.9	93.1	93.1	55.2	44.8	29.6		43.5	$16,543	$1,594	$14,948
Johnsonburg Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1356 Wilcox Rd	Johnsonburg	15845	Elk County	Johnsonburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 965-2577	290	24	12.2	60.7%	270 (93.1%)	3 (1.0%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	69.1	516^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.4%		78.5	319^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.2%	197	40.7	47.4	54.0	70.2	53.9	81.6	81.6	55.5	53.8	70.3	83.7	66.4	$17,026	$1,542	$15,484
South St Marys Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	370 S Saint Marys St	Saint Marys	15857	Elk County	Saint Marys Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 834-3021	577	36	15.9	100.0%	544 (94.3%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.4%)	46.9	923^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	39.8%		56	770^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.8%	153	60.2	52.8	21.8		45.3	78.6	78.6	48.4	46.1	41.4		45.4	$12,174	$1,025	$11,149
Brockway Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	40 North St	Brockway	15824	Jefferson County	Brockway Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 265-8417	466	37	12.6	48.3%	460 (98.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	77.3	333^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.3%		75	388^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.7%	55	64.3	59.2	52.8	76.9	63.3	83.7	83.7	75.7	63.3	61.1	72.3	68.4	$15,657	$2,033	$13,625
Kane Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 West Hemlock Ave	Kane	16735	McKean County	Kane Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 837-7555	433	35	12.3	100.0%	419 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	51.1	856^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.2%		59.3	709^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.8%	147	54.9	42.1	45.0		47.4	77.6	77.6	40.2	56.6	51.6		49.5	$14,498	$2,486	$12,011
Juniata Elementary School	Public	K-4	248 Juniata Street	Du Bois	15801	Clearfield County	DuBois Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 371-1090	273	24	11.2	100.0%	256 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	63.3	630^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.9%		67.2	553^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	64.0%	77	53.1	47.2			50.5	86.8	86.8	65.1	56.6			61.2	$17,866	$1,552	$16,313

Francis S Grandinetti Elementary School

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