Sharpsville Area Elementary School

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Sharpsville Area Elementary School ranks 565 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sharpsville Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 424 students in grades K-5 in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Sharpsville Area School District. This school consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, with strong academic performance across all grades and subjects.

Sharpsville Area Elementary School's academic achievements are particularly noteworthy. In 2022-2023, the school had 53.8% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.9% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In English Language Arts, the school had 60.2% proficient or better, compared to 62.6% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 90% of students proficient or better, compared to 86.3% for the district and 65.6% for the state. Additionally, the school performs well across different student subgroups, ranking highly among Pennsylvania elementary schools for White students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students.

While Sharpsville Area Elementary School's student population is predominantly White, the percentage of non-White students has been increasing in recent years. The school also serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 38.21% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools, such as Greenville Elementary School and Wilmington Area Elementary School, Sharpsville Area Elementary School generally outperforms in academic metrics, though some nearby schools also demonstrate strong performance, indicating a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public K-5

100 Hittle Drive
Sharpsville, PA 16150

(724) 962-7455

District: Sharpsville Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,457

Students who attend Sharpsville Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sharpsville Area Middle School
High:	Sharpsville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Two or more races:

7.3%

African American:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sharpsville Area Elementary School ranks better than 63.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.9%), two or more races (7.3%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sharpsville Area Elementary School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Sharpsville Area Elementary School employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sharpsville Area Elementary School is $14,457.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sharpsville Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharpsville Area Elementary School 565^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sharpsville Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Sharpsville Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sharpsville Area School District 164^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sharpsville Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sharpsville Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	55.82	669^th	1302	48.6%
2004	55.13	702^nd	1308	46.3%
2005	47.24	840^th	1299	35.3%
2006	50.56	956^th	1545	38.1%
2007	56.89	811^th	1555	47.8%
2008	60.63	727^th	1551	53.1%
2009	49.23	997^th	1549	35.6%
2010	50.56	998^th	1579	36.8%
2011	53.01	968^th	1597	39.4%
2012	58.09	878^th	1599	45.1%
2013	65.14	645^th	1519	57.5%
2014	64.62	625^th	1467	57.4%
2015	63.43	630^th	1474	57.3%
2016	71.60	469^th	1554	69.8%
2017	63.76	655^th	1547	57.7%
2018	67.13	582^nd	1530	62.0%
2019	68.59	530^th	1544	65.7%
2021	70.40	431^st	1433	69.9%
2022	62.93	624^th	1534	59.3%
2023	66.35	565^th	1534	63.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sharpsville Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.89	441^st	1414	68.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sharpsville Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.38	339^th	1043	67.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sharpsville Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	52.62	600^th	1236	51.5%

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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 Sharpsville Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	535	23	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	571
2003	535	23	8	5	0	n/a	n/a	571
2004	542	22	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	573
2005	543	18	6	2	3	n/a	n/a	572
2006	578	26	8	2	3	n/a	n/a	617
2007	566	21	5	2	7	n/a	n/a	601
2008	583	19	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	609
2009	565	25	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	600
2010	585	24	4	5	1	n/a	n/a	619
2011	575	19	6	5	1	0	3	609
2012	559	20	7	8	1	0	3	598
2013	539	24	4	8	1	1	6	583
2014	531	21	2	7	1	1	10	573
2015	516	16	2	10	1	1	14	560
2016	474	13	1	8	0	1	16	513
2017	486	8	1	14	0	1	22	532
2018	455	5	2	10	1	0	30	503
2019	448	10	1	9	0	0	29	497
2020	410	12	1	9	0	0	28	460
2021	371	13	2	11	0	0	21	418
2022	359	17	3	12	0	0	27	418
2023	360	15	4	14	0	0	31	424

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 Sharpsville Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	571	31.4	18.2	20.3
2003	571	31.4	18.2	20.3
2004	573	32.6	17.6	0
2005	572	34.1	16.8	20.3
2006	617	34.2	18.0	0
2007	601	35.3	17.0	26.1
2008	609	35.4	17.2	33.7
2009	600	35.5	16.9	32.3
2010	619	34.2	18.0	27.5
2011	609	33.9	17.9	40.2
2012	598	30.7	19.4	35.6
2013	583	30.7	18.9	40.1
2014	573	30.7	18.6	35.4
2015	560	30.0	18.6	37.9
2016	513	30.0	17.1	43.7
2017	532	30.7	17.3	48.9
2018	503	30.7	16.3	48.7
2019	497	29.7	16.7	52.7
2020	460	29.7	15.4	47.6
2021	418	28.7	14.5	48.8
2022	418	28.0	14.9	51.9
2023	424	27.0	15.6	38.2

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 Sharpsville Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	571	31.4	18.2	20.3
2003	571	31.4	18.2	20.3
2004	573	32.6	17.6	0
2005	572	34.1	16.8	20.3
2006	617	34.2	18.0	0
2007	601	35.3	17.0	26.1
2008	609	35.4	17.2	33.7
2009	600	35.5	16.9	32.3
2010	619	34.2	18.0	27.5
2011	609	33.9	17.9	40.2
2012	598	30.7	19.4	35.6
2013	583	30.7	18.9	40.1
2014	573	30.7	18.6	35.4
2015	560	30.0	18.6	37.9
2016	513	30.0	17.1	43.7
2017	532	30.7	17.3	48.9
2018	503	30.7	16.3	48.7
2019	497	29.7	16.7	52.7
2020	460	29.7	15.4	47.6
2021	418	28.7	14.5	48.8
2022	418	28.0	14.9	51.9
2023	424	27.0	15.6	38.2

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 Sharpsville Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$869 (7.2%)	$11,159 (92.8%)	$12,028
2020	$895 (6.9%)	$12,007 (93.1%)	$12,902
2021	$1,567 (11.0%)	$12,636 (89.0%)	$14,203
2022	$2,137 (14.8%)	$12,320 (85.2%)	$14,457

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sharpsville Area 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 530^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 565^th of 1534 Elementary schools	2.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	72.8	66.2	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	71.7	61.8	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	49.3	60.6	11.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	83.9	90	6.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	75.3	63.3	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	51.7	35.3	16.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	70.5	55.9	14.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	57.8	53.8	4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	83.9	90	6.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sharpsville Area Elementary School)	72.4	60.2	12.2%
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	497	424	14.7%
African American	10	15	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	448	360	19.6%
Two or More Races	29	31	6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.7%	38.2%	14.5%

Schools Near Sharpsville Area 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
Sharpsville Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Hittle Drive	Sharpsville	16150	Mercer County	Sharpsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 962-7455	424	27	15.6	38.2%	360 (84.9%)	15 (3.5%)	14 (3.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	66.4	565^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.2%		62.9	624^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.3%	59	66.2	60.6	35.3		53.8	90.0	90.0	61.8	63.3	55.9		60.2	$14,457	$2,137	$12,320
Case Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-6	36 Case Avenue	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 983-4015	484	44	11.0	100.0%	300 (62.0%)	109 (22.5%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (13.6%)	41.4	999^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.9%		36.5	1066^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.5%	67	52.0	20.3	50.9	16.7	35.6	67.8	67.8	55.1	32.8	47.1	54.3	48.0	$15,772	$1,893	$13,879
Karen A. Ionta Elementary School	Public	4-5	375 N Hermitage Road	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-8750	307	21	14.5	48.9%	242 (78.8%)	34 (11.1%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.2%)	79.3	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%		78.4	321^st of 1534 public elementary schools	79.1%	27		72.0	57.3		63.5	89.7	89.7		71.4	64.0		67.3	$14,240	$1,096	$13,144
Artman Elementary School	Public	K-3	343 N Hermitage Rd	Hermitage	16148	Mercer County	Hermitage School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-8750	609	35	17.3	51.2%	499 (81.9%)	46 (7.6%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.9%)								(n/a)	67.1				67.1			70.6				70.6	$13,690	$955	$12,735
Musser Elementary School	Public	K-6	500 Cedar Ave	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-4381	309	26	11.7	100.0%	94 (30.4%)	161 (52.1%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.2%)	35.3	1074^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.0%		24.5	1171^st of 1534 public elementary schools	23.7%	97	57.1	26.5	16.7	12.5	27.5	79.4	79.4	53.6	29.4	44.5	45.0	42.5	$15,841	$1,901	$13,941
West Hill Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Ellsworth St	Sharon	16146	Mercer County	Sharon City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 981-4880	253	22	11.5	100.0%	159 (62.8%)	54 (21.3%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (13.8%)	33.3	1098^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.4%		24.3	1174^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.5%	76	29.0	46.5	33.4	21.7	33.1	60.7	60.7	48.4	39.3	38.5	43.4	42.2	$16,522	$1,983	$14,539
Farrell Area Elementary School/Lms	Public	PK, KG-6	1600 Roemer Blvd	Farrell	16121	Mercer County	Farrell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 346-6585	378	41	9.2	99.2%	49 (13.0%)	248 (65.6%)	17 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (15.9%)	11.8	1322^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	13.8%		20.1	1209^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.2%	113	13.3	4.8	35.2	9.1	16.8	33.4	33.4	11.1	9.5	32.7	18.2	18.8	$28,800	$4,751	$24,049
Luther W Low Elementary School	Public	K-3	3591 Sharon Rd	West Middlesex	16159	Mercer County	West Middlesex Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 634-3030	201	20	10.0	49.3%	186 (92.5%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)	71.7				71.7			73.9				73.9	$15,456	$1,248	$14,208
Reynolds Elementary School	Public	K-6	1609 Brentwood Dr	Greenville	16125	Mercer County	Reynolds School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 646-5601	516	35	14.9	59.7%	486 (94.2%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	40.5	1010^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%		42.2	1000^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.8%	10	40.4	24.2	23.5	39.1	31.0	75.7	75.7	54.4	40.6	43.2	55.0	47.8	$14,186	$3,693	$10,493
Greenville Elementary School	Public	K-6	60 Fredonia Rd	Greenville	16125	Mercer County	Greenville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 588-2500	625	46	13.5	58.6%	578 (92.5%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.4%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.4%)	62.3	651^st of 1534 public elementary schools	57.6%		57.8	735^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.1%	84	54.5	59.1	52.0	37.1	50.2	83.6	83.6	56.4	61.2	68.0	47.8	57.6	$15,395	$2,067	$13,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Sharpsville Area Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sharpsville Area Elementary School?

Students at Sharpsville Area Elementary School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Is Sharpsville Area Elementary School a good school?

Sharpsville Area Elementary School ranks 565^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sharpsville Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sharpsville Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sharpsville Area Middle School
High : Sharpsville Area Senior High School

What district is Sharpsville Area Elementary School in?

Sharpsville Area School District

How many students attend Sharpsville Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Sharpsville Area Elementary School.

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