Verner Elementary School

Summary:

Verner Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Verona, Pennsylvania, serving 169 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Riverview School District, which is ranked 106 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Verner Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 62.4% in Math, 76% in Science, and 63.5% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 39.3%, 65.6%, and 53.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school's low-socioeconomic status (SES) students perform exceptionally well, ranking 202 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category, with a 4-star rating. Verner Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 9.3 is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, such as Tenth Street Elementary and Catalyst Academy Charter School.

Verner Elementary School's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years indicates a stable and high-performing educational environment. While the school has a higher percentage of White students (83.43%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations, its low-SES students are performing exceptionally well. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting and addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Fairview Elementary and Tenth Street Elementary, both part of the top-performing Fox Chapel Area School District, Verner Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution with stronger test scores and a more favorable student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public K-6

 700 1st St
       Verona, PA  15147-1325


(412) 828-1800

District: Riverview School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,547 Help


Students who attend Verner Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Riverview Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
African American:
10.1%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.9% Help


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Compare Details Verner Elementary School ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), African American (10.1%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Verner Elementary School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Verner Elementary School is $14,547.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Verner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Verner Elementary School 433rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Verner Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverview School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview School District 106th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Verner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Verner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.36 793rd 1302 39.1%
2004 42.64 880th 1308 32.7%
2005 65.60 516th 1299 60.3%
2006 56.77 789th 1545 48.9%
2007 60.36 732nd 1555 52.9%
2008 60.88 722nd 1551 53.4%
2009 56.73 835th 1549 46.1%
2010 58.98 807th 1579 48.9%
2011 54.84 914th 1597 42.8%
2012 44.42 1133rd 1599 29.1%
2013 70.09 494th 1519 67.5%
2014 64.23 636th 1467 56.6%
2015 75.31 359th 1474 75.6%
2016 68.88 548th 1554 64.7%
2017 67.36 565th 1547 63.5%
2018 67.11 583rd 1530 61.9%
2019 62.56 669th 1544 56.7%
2021 68.54 462nd 1433 67.8%
2022 73.14 425th 1534 72.3%
2023 72.89 433rd 1534 71.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Verner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.50 202nd 1414 85.7%
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Rank History for White students at Verner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.77 496th 1236 59.9%
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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.

Verner Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Verner Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 258 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1989 290 6 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1990 275 12 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 271 9 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 284
1992 252 9 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 248 11 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1994 272 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 276 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1996 276 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1997 273 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1998 248 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 253 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 263 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2001 237 20 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2002 208 30 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 208 30 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 205 25 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2005 189 24 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2006 173 29 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2007 154 34 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2008 152 31 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 188
2009 135 29 0 0 0 n/a n/a 6 170
2010 134 28 0 3 0 n/a n/a 8 173
2011 141 32 0 4 0 0 13 0 190
2012 125 35 0 0 0 0 14 0 174
2013 130 35 0 0 0 0 15 0 180
2014 153 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 193
2015 154 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 192
2016 128 38 0 1 0 0 16 0 183
2017 137 37 0 0 0 0 14 0 188
2018 147 41 0 1 0 0 15 0 204
2019 155 36 0 1 0 0 13 0 205
2020 149 31 0 3 0 0 11 0 194
2021 142 24 0 0 0 0 8 0 174
2022 140 22 0 3 1 2 8 0 176
2023 141 17 0 4 1 1 5 0 169

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 Verner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 19.5 13.6 n/a
1989 300 18.5 16.2 n/a
1990 291 18.0 16.1 0
1991 284 18.0 15.7 n/a
1992 264 21.0 12.5 n/a
1993 261 17.0 15.4 n/a
1994 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1995 292 19.3 15.1 n/a
1996 292 19.3 15.1 n/a
1997 286 18.5 15.5 n/a
1998 267 18.0 14.8 n/a
1999 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2000 286 20.5 14.0 53.8
2001 257 20.5 12.5 56.8
2002 239 21.2 11.3 50.6
2003 239 21.2 11.3 50.6
2004 232 20.2 11.5 52.2
2005 213 18.7 11.4 56.8
2006 207 21.4 9.7 59.9
2007 190 20.9 9.1 64.7
2008 188 20.3 9.3 57.9
2009 170 20.0 8.5 65.9
2010 173 18.8 9.2 63.6
2011 190 22.8 8.3 70
2012 174 21.9 7.9 62.6
2013 180 21.8 8.2 70
2014 193 20.4 9.4 69.4
2015 192 20.0 9.6 74.5
2016 183 21.0 8.7 71
2017 188 19.7 9.5 68.6
2018 204 21.1 9.6 63.7
2019 205 19.1 10.7 61
2020 194 19.8 9.7 51
2021 174 18.8 9.2 39.7
2022 176 19.0 9.2 27.8
2023 169 18.0 9.3 21.9

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 Verner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 267 19.5 13.6 n/a
1989 300 18.5 16.2 n/a
1990 291 18.0 16.1 0
1991 284 18.0 15.7 n/a
1992 264 21.0 12.5 n/a
1993 261 17.0 15.4 n/a
1994 288 18.0 16.0 n/a
1995 292 19.3 15.1 n/a
1996 292 19.3 15.1 n/a
1997 286 18.5 15.5 n/a
1998 267 18.0 14.8 n/a
1999 278 18.0 15.4 n/a
2000 286 20.5 14.0 53.8
2001 257 20.5 12.5 56.8
2002 239 21.2 11.3 50.6
2003 239 21.2 11.3 50.6
2004 232 20.2 11.5 52.2
2005 213 18.7 11.4 56.8
2006 207 21.4 9.7 59.9
2007 190 20.9 9.1 64.7
2008 188 20.3 9.3 57.9
2009 170 20.0 8.5 65.9
2010 173 18.8 9.2 63.6
2011 190 22.8 8.3 70
2012 174 21.9 7.9 62.6
2013 180 21.8 8.2 70
2014 193 20.4 9.4 69.4
2015 192 20.0 9.6 74.5
2016 183 21.0 8.7 71
2017 188 19.7 9.5 68.6
2018 204 21.1 9.6 63.7
2019 205 19.1 10.7 61
2020 194 19.8 9.7 51
2021 174 18.8 9.2 39.7
2022 176 19.0 9.2 27.8
2023 169 18.0 9.3 21.9

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 Verner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,022 (4.6%) $21,326 (95.4%) $22,348
2020 $1,163 (5.9%) $18,517 (94.1%) $19,680
2021 $1,151 (9.0%) $11,586 (91.0%) $12,737
2022 $760 (5.2%) $13,787 (94.8%) $14,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Verner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 669th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Verner Elementary School)84.381.3
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verner Elementary School)89.581.3
 8.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Verner Elementary School)54.856
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Verner Elementary School)7176
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Verner Elementary School)54.956
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Verner Elementary School)6457.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Verner Elementary School)7263.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Verner Elementary School)4560
 15%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Verner Elementary School)5960
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Verner Elementary School)58.362.4
 4.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Verner Elementary School)7176
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Verner Elementary School)65.863.5
 2.3%
   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 Students205169
 17.6%
African American3617
 52.8%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander01
White155141
 9%
Two or More Races135
 61.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61%21.9%
 39.1%


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

High : Riverview Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 169 students attended Verner Elementary School.

Verner Elementary School ranks 433rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Verner Elementary School are 83% White, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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