Cairnbrook Elementary School

Summary:

Cairnbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 166 students in grades K-6 in the Shade-Central City School District in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently underperformed academically, ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 in the most recent school year.

One of the key factors that differentiates Cairnbrook Elementary is its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 33% to 99% free/reduced lunch. Despite the low academic performance, Cairnbrook Elementary spends significantly more per student, at $22,775, compared to $11,043 to $16,717 spent by the other schools in the analysis. The school's proficiency rates in Math (36.3%), Science (80%), and English Language Arts (42.7%) were all below the state averages and lower than most of the surrounding schools, such as North Star Central Elementary and Conemaugh Township Area Elementary.

Another notable characteristic of Cairnbrook Elementary is its stark racial homogeneity, with over 98% of students identifying as White, in contrast to the more diverse nearby schools, which have student populations ranging from 67% to 97% White. The school's performance on standardized tests has also been inconsistent over the years, suggesting that it may be struggling to maintain consistent academic progress. These findings suggest that Cairnbrook Elementary may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and explore strategies used by the higher-performing nearby schools to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 235 McGregor Ave
       Cairnbrook, PA  15924


(814) 754-5021

District: Shade-Central City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
997th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,775 Help


Students who attend Cairnbrook Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Shade Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  166

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.8%
African American:
0.6%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cairnbrook Elementary School ranks worse than 65% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.8%), African American (0.6%), two or more races (0.6%). (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 Cairnbrook Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cairnbrook Elementary School is $22,775.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cairnbrook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cairnbrook Elementary School 997th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cairnbrook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Shade-Central City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shade-Central City School District 402nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cairnbrook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cairnbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 28.18 1011th 1302 22.4%
2004 75.35 345th 1308 73.6%
2005 56.37 697th 1299 46.3%
2006 66.27 560th 1545 63.8%
2007 62.60 672nd 1555 56.8%
2008 68.57 519th 1551 66.5%
2009 64.16 634th 1549 59.1%
2010 50.59 997th 1579 36.9%
2011 62.75 707th 1597 55.7%
2012 52.56 1000th 1599 37.5%
2013 51.35 951st 1519 37.4%
2014 40.98 1060th 1467 27.7%
2015 44.92 942nd 1474 36.1%
2016 44.31 1018th 1554 34.5%
2017 52.70 877th 1547 43.3%
2018 60.48 715th 1530 53.3%
2019 62.81 661st 1544 57.2%
2021 43.72 913th 1433 36.3%
2022 56.79 751st 1534 51.0%
2023 41.47 997th 1534 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cairnbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.07 584th 1414 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Cairnbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.43 1066th 1236 13.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Cairnbrook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1989 338 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1990 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 358 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 346 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 326 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 349 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1995 349 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 349 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 351 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1998 338 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1999 331 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 355 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2001 347 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2002 329 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 329 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2005 322 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2006 341 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2007 309 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 305 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 285 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2010 272 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 273 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 277
2012 274 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 278
2013 245 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 248
2014 227 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 228
2015 232 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 237
2016 219 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 223
2017 209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 209
2018 202 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 205
2019 181 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 183
2020 171 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 172
2021 162 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 163
2022 157 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 161
2023 164 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 166

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 Cairnbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 15.4 18.8 n/a
1989 338 22.5 15.0 n/a
1990 311 20.3 15.3 0
1991 361 20.8 17.3 n/a
1992 348 21.2 16.4 n/a
1993 328 17.0 19.3 n/a
1994 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1995 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1996 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1997 352 17.0 20.7 n/a
1998 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
1999 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
2000 357 18.0 19.8 53.8
2001 350 19.0 18.4 50.6
2002 330 20.5 16.1 48.8
2003 330 20.5 16.1 48.8
2004 321 19.4 16.5 55.1
2005 322 22.2 14.5 50
2006 343 19.2 17.9 45.2
2007 311 19.2 16.2 n/a
2008 307 20.6 14.9 43
2009 288 19.5 14.8 45.8
2010 275 20.5 13.4 44.7
2011 277 18.0 15.3 50.5
2012 278 17.2 16.1 50.7
2013 248 17.7 14.0 52.4
2014 228 18.5 12.3 55.7
2015 237 18.0 13.1 60.8
2016 223 18.0 12.3 61.4
2017 209 16.5 12.6 56
2018 205 17.5 11.7 57.6
2019 183 17.5 10.4 100
2020 172 16.5 10.4 82.6
2021 163 16.0 10.1 98.2
2022 161 17.1 9.4 75.2
2023 166 17.2 9.6 100

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 Cairnbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 290 15.4 18.8 n/a
1989 338 22.5 15.0 n/a
1990 311 20.3 15.3 0
1991 361 20.8 17.3 n/a
1992 348 21.2 16.4 n/a
1993 328 17.0 19.3 n/a
1994 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1995 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1996 350 17.0 20.6 n/a
1997 352 17.0 20.7 n/a
1998 341 17.0 20.1 n/a
1999 332 17.0 19.5 n/a
2000 357 18.0 19.8 53.8
2001 350 19.0 18.4 50.6
2002 330 20.5 16.1 48.8
2003 330 20.5 16.1 48.8
2004 321 19.4 16.5 55.1
2005 322 22.2 14.5 50
2006 343 19.2 17.9 45.2
2007 311 19.2 16.2 n/a
2008 307 20.6 14.9 43
2009 288 19.5 14.8 45.8
2010 275 20.5 13.4 44.7
2011 277 18.0 15.3 50.5
2012 278 17.2 16.1 50.7
2013 248 17.7 14.0 52.4
2014 228 18.5 12.3 55.7
2015 237 18.0 13.1 60.8
2016 223 18.0 12.3 61.4
2017 209 16.5 12.6 56
2018 205 17.5 11.7 57.6
2019 183 17.5 10.4 100
2020 172 16.5 10.4 82.6
2021 163 16.0 10.1 98.2
2022 161 17.1 9.4 75.2
2023 166 17.2 9.6 100

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 Cairnbrook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $898 (4.7%) $18,278 (95.3%) $19,176
2020 $887 (4.6%) $18,344 (95.4%) $19,231
2021 $2,685 (12.8%) $18,249 (87.2%) $20,934
2022 $3,053 (13.4%) $19,722 (86.6%) $22,775

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cairnbrook Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 661st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 997th of 1534 Elementary schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cairnbrook Elementary School)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cairnbrook Elementary School)7547.6
 27.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cairnbrook Elementary School)33.416
 17.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cairnbrook Elementary School)77.280
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cairnbrook Elementary School)56.540
 16.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cairnbrook Elementary School)57.940
 17.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cairnbrook Elementary School)6044
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Cairnbrook Elementary School)60.944.5
 16.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cairnbrook Elementary School)73.938.9
 35%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Cairnbrook Elementary School)5736.3
 20.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cairnbrook Elementary School)77.280
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cairnbrook Elementary School)66.342.7
 23.6%
   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 Students183166
 9.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White181164
 9.4%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cairnbrook Elementary School

Students at Cairnbrook Elementary School are 99% White.

Cairnbrook Elementary School ranks 997th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

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

High : Shade 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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