Is Fox Township Elementary School a good school?

Fox Township Elementary School ranks 819 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fox Township Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 166 students attended Fox Township Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Fox Township Elementary School?

Students at Fox Township Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Fox Township Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fox Township Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : St Marys Area Middle School High : St Marys Area Senior High School

Fox Township Elementary School

Summary:

Fox Township Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Kersey, Pennsylvania, serving 166 students in grades K-5 as part of the Saint Marys Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, particularly in PSSA Math and Science assessments.

Fox Township Elementary School's academic performance is impressive, with 52.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 35.3% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school's PSSA Science results are even more remarkable, with 93.1% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (71.8%) and state (65.6%) averages. This strong academic performance is especially evident in 3rd grade, where 79.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, outpacing the district (61.9%) and state (51.7%) averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from a high of 68th place in 2015-2016 to 819th place in 2022-2023, suggesting that it may be facing challenges in keeping up with the performance of other elementary schools across the state.

While Fox Township Elementary School's academic achievements are impressive, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 95.18% of students identifying as White. This contrasts with nearby South St Marys Street Elementary School, which has a more diverse student body. Additionally, Fox Township Elementary School serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average. These factors present unique challenges and opportunities for the school to address in order to maintain and improve its educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

376 Main St
Kersey, PA 15846-9782

(814) 885-8076

District: Saint Marys Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,543

Students who attend Fox Township Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	St Marys Area Middle School
High:	St Marys Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

1.8%

Asian:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fox Township Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.61. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (1.8%), Asian (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fox Township Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Fox Township Elementary School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fox Township Elementary School is $16,543.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fox Township Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fox Township Elementary School 819^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fox Township Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Saint Marys Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Saint Marys Area School District 349^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fox Township Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fox Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	76.99	318^th	1302	75.6%
2004	75.63	337^th	1308	74.2%
2005	68.01	459^th	1299	64.7%
2006	59.34	725^th	1545	53.1%
2007	70.80	461^st	1555	70.4%
2008	85.92	63^rd	1551	95.9%
2009	75.16	338^th	1549	78.2%
2010	78.10	252^nd	1579	84.0%
2011	77.96	255^th	1597	84.0%
2012	79.67	221^st	1599	86.2%
2013	77.02	312^th	1519	79.5%
2014	69.43	517^th	1467	64.8%
2015	84.85	164^th	1474	88.9%
2016	89.24	68^th	1554	95.6%
2017	79.38	301^st	1547	80.5%
2018	79.08	296^th	1530	80.7%
2019	72.43	456^th	1544	70.5%
2021	68.09	471^st	1433	67.1%
2022	53.52	825^th	1534	46.2%
2023	53.61	819^th	1534	46.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fox Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.02	631^st	1414	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Fox Township Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.23	814^th	1236	34.1%

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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 Fox Township Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	206	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1989	206	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1990	206	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1991	201	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1992	221	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	223
1993	215	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	218
1994	233	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
1995	250	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
1996	250	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	253
1997	251	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
1998	255	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
1999	246	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
2000	233	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
2001	236	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2002	205	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2003	205	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2004	205	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2005	218	2	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	216	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2007	217	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
2008	223	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	226
2009	237	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	241
2010	230	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	233
2011	221	0	0	5	0	0	2	0	228
2012	202	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	207
2013	187	0	1	1	0	0	4	0	193
2014	168	0	1	1	0	0	3	0	173
2015	146	0	2	1	0	0	3	0	152
2016	140	2	2	0	1	0	3	0	148
2017	149	2	2	0	0	0	5	0	158
2018	148	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	155
2019	151	0	3	1	0	0	2	0	157
2020	147	0	3	3	0	0	2	0	155
2021	160	0	2	1	0	0	2	0	165
2022	169	0	1	1	1	0	3	0	175
2023	158	0	2	3	1	0	2	0	166

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fox Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	209	10.9	19.1	n/a
1989	209	11.7	17.8	n/a
1990	208	11.7	17.7	0
1991	204	11.0	18.5	n/a
1992	223	11.0	20.2	n/a
1993	218	14.0	15.6	n/a
1994	236	14.0	16.9	n/a
1995	253	17.0	14.9	n/a
1996	253	17.0	14.9	n/a
1997	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
1998	258	17.0	15.2	n/a
1999	247	15.0	16.5	n/a
2000	235	16.0	14.7	20
2001	238	16.0	14.9	27.3
2002	208	14.3	14.5	31.7
2003	208	14.3	14.5	31.7
2004	208	14.3	14.5	29.8
2005	225	13.3	16.9	29.3
2006	221	16.3	13.6	40.7
2007	221	14.8	14.9	39.8
2008	226	13.5	16.7	38.7
2009	241	14.0	17.2	40.4
2010	233	15.0	15.5	43.7
2011	228	16.1	14.1	39.9
2012	207	15.1	13.7	40.6
2013	193	13.1	14.7	33.7
2014	173	12.8	13.4	38.2
2015	152	11.0	13.8	38.2
2016	148	12.0	12.3	37.2
2017	158	12.1	12.9	38.6
2018	155	12.1	12.7	42.6
2019	157	11.0	14.1	41.4
2020	155	10.9	14.1	51
2021	165	10.9	15.0	98.2
2022	175	14.3	12.1	98.3
2023	166	15.3	10.7	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 Fox Township Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	209	10.9	19.1	n/a
1989	209	11.7	17.8	n/a
1990	208	11.7	17.7	0
1991	204	11.0	18.5	n/a
1992	223	11.0	20.2	n/a
1993	218	14.0	15.6	n/a
1994	236	14.0	16.9	n/a
1995	253	17.0	14.9	n/a
1996	253	17.0	14.9	n/a
1997	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
1998	258	17.0	15.2	n/a
1999	247	15.0	16.5	n/a
2000	235	16.0	14.7	20
2001	238	16.0	14.9	27.3
2002	208	14.3	14.5	31.7
2003	208	14.3	14.5	31.7
2004	208	14.3	14.5	29.8
2005	225	13.3	16.9	29.3
2006	221	16.3	13.6	40.7
2007	221	14.8	14.9	39.8
2008	226	13.5	16.7	38.7
2009	241	14.0	17.2	40.4
2010	233	15.0	15.5	43.7
2011	228	16.1	14.1	39.9
2012	207	15.1	13.7	40.6
2013	193	13.1	14.7	33.7
2014	173	12.8	13.4	38.2
2015	152	11.0	13.8	38.2
2016	148	12.0	12.3	37.2
2017	158	12.1	12.9	38.6
2018	155	12.1	12.7	42.6
2019	157	11.0	14.1	41.4
2020	155	10.9	14.1	51
2021	165	10.9	15.0	98.2
2022	175	14.3	12.1	98.3
2023	166	15.3	10.7	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fox Township Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$674 (4.6%)	$13,857 (95.4%)	$14,531
2020	$994 (6.8%)	$13,525 (93.1%)	$14,520
2021	$1,822 (12.7%)	$12,480 (87.3%)	$14,302
2022	$1,594 (9.6%)	$14,948 (90.4%)	$16,542

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fox Township Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 456^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 819^th of 1534 Elementary schools	23.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fox Township Elementary School)	80.9	79.3	1.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fox Township Elementary School)	76.1	55.2	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fox Township Elementary School)	72.2	51.7	20.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fox Township Elementary School)	94.4	93.1	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Township Elementary School)	77.8	44.8	33%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fox Township Elementary School)	51.7	25.9	25.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fox Township Elementary School)	55.2	29.6	25.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Fox Township Elementary School)	66.2	52.9	13.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Fox Township Elementary School)	94.4	93.1	1.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fox Township Elementary School)	67.6	43.5	24.1%
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	157	166	5.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	158	4.6%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	100%	58.6%

Schools Near Fox Township 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oklahoma Elementary School	Public	K-4	1032 Chestnut Ave	Du Bois	15801	Clearfield County	DuBois Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 371-3660	291	26	11.3	100.0%	272 (93.5%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.1%)	74.5	393^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	74.4%		75	389^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.6%	4	60.4	66.6			63.4	88.8	88.8	63.8	66.7			65.2	$15,991	$1,640	$14,351
Wasson Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 Wasson Ave	Du Bois	15801	Clearfield County	DuBois Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 371-6171	419	35	11.8	100.0%	391 (93.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	65.3	592^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	61.4%		79.6	295^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	297	55.9	58.5			57.1	84.4	84.4	63.7	52.6			58.2	$14,759	$1,695	$13,064

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Schools Near Fox Township Elementary School