Shenango Elementary School

Summary:

Shenango Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 528 students in grades K-6 in the New Castle Area School District in New Castle, Pennsylvania, located approximately 10 miles from the nearest comparable schools.

Shenango Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores, with 49.6% of students proficient or better in Math (compared to 39.3% statewide) and 67% proficient or better in English Language Arts (compared to 53.8% statewide). The school's science proficiency rate of 83.2% also significantly exceeds the state average of 65.6%. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Shenango Elementary School is able to provide effective educational opportunities for its students. In comparison, nearby schools have a more diverse student population, with the percentage of White students ranging from 49.55% to 96.86%.

Shenango Elementary School's consistent academic success and strong performance relative to the state and nearby schools, such as Wilmington Area Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School, and Perry Lower Intrmd School, are noteworthy. While the school is performing well academically, there may be opportunities to further enhance student learning and achievement, especially for the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2501 Old Pittsburgh Rd
       New Castle, PA  16101-6095


(724) 658-5566

District: Shenango Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
511th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,045 Help


Students who attend Shenango Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Shenango High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  528

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.7%
Two or more races:
6.1%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shenango Elementary School ranks better than 66.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.7%), two or more races (6.1%), Hispanic (1.1%). (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 Shenango Elementary School is 13. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shenango Elementary School is $16,045.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shenango Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenango Elementary School 511th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shenango Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Shenango Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shenango Area School District 85th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shenango Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shenango Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.20 610th 1302 53.1%
2004 60.54 598th 1308 54.3%
2005 61.19 601st 1299 53.7%
2006 57.23 780th 1545 49.5%
2007 59.45 757th 1555 51.3%
2008 73.56 383rd 1551 75.3%
2009 73.42 380th 1549 75.5%
2010 76.38 307th 1579 80.6%
2011 72.55 418th 1597 73.8%
2012 78.12 272nd 1599 83.0%
2013 73.85 404th 1519 73.4%
2014 73.71 395th 1467 73.1%
2015 67.17 550th 1474 62.7%
2016 64.80 646th 1554 58.4%
2017 58.16 772nd 1547 50.1%
2018 57.30 784th 1530 48.8%
2019 67.09 574th 1544 62.8%
2021 63.01 571st 1433 60.2%
2022 67.78 543rd 1534 64.6%
2023 69.26 511th 1534 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shenango Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.88 315th 1414 77.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shenango Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.40 352nd 1043 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Shenango Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.85 571st 1236 53.8%
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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.

Shenango Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 19, 2011

Open Quote I have two disabled children in this Shenango school district. If your child has a learning disability of any kind do not expect to be welcomed. Yes you will be allowed through the doors,but your child will most likely be shipped to an intermediate unit, where as to my own personal experience, was restraints, restraints, and, more restraints. Then the state department might step in and hold them accountable Your child then can be placed again. Behavioral issues and disabilities are not a strong point at this school. So I suggest you have alternate plan for your child in place before enrollment. The teachers there are a great asset to this district. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Shenango Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 765 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1989 762 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1990 746 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1991 790 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 792
1992 785 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1993 781 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 756 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 768 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1996 768 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1997 785 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 796
1998 754 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1999 731 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 736
2000 752 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2001 751 5 2 0 2 n/a n/a 0 760
2002 725 12 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 743
2003 725 12 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 743
2004 723 14 1 2 3 n/a n/a 0 743
2005 691 19 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 715
2006 693 15 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 715
2007 676 13 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2008 675 16 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2009 652 15 1 5 0 n/a n/a 4 677
2010 674 14 1 5 0 n/a n/a 8 702
2011 636 10 0 4 0 1 5 0 656
2012 620 9 4 3 0 0 6 0 642
2013 602 4 1 2 0 0 14 0 623
2014 618 5 0 0 0 0 15 0 638
2015 575 5 0 3 0 0 16 0 599
2016 588 2 0 3 0 0 19 0 612
2017 568 3 0 4 0 0 15 0 590
2018 546 3 0 6 1 0 16 0 572
2019 566 3 1 7 1 0 23 0 601
2020 544 3 1 5 1 0 21 0 575
2021 517 5 1 5 1 0 21 0 550
2022 525 4 1 6 1 0 25 0 562
2023 484 4 1 6 1 0 32 0 528

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 Shenango Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 40.0 19.2 n/a
1989 765 42.0 18.2 n/a
1990 749 41.5 18.0 0
1991 792 46.0 17.2 n/a
1992 788 42.5 18.5 n/a
1993 782 41.0 19.1 n/a
1994 757 42.0 18.0 n/a
1995 776 40.5 19.2 n/a
1996 776 40.5 19.2 n/a
1997 796 41.5 19.2 n/a
1998 762 41.5 18.4 n/a
1999 736 43.5 16.9 n/a
2000 758 42.0 18.0 22.7
2001 760 43.0 17.7 23.3
2002 743 44.0 16.9 21.9
2003 743 44.0 16.9 21.9
2004 743 43.1 17.2 25
2005 715 46.8 15.3 22.8
2006 715 45.4 15.7 22.9
2007 694 45.7 15.2 25.5
2008 696 44.1 15.8 25
2009 677 44.1 15.3 27.5
2010 702 45.1 15.5 31.6
2011 656 45.1 14.5 31.7
2012 642 43.2 14.8 32.2
2013 623 41.8 14.8 34.2
2014 638 41.5 15.3 35.3
2015 599 40.0 14.9 37.4
2016 612 42.0 14.5 39.4
2017 590 40.6 14.5 42
2018 572 39.5 14.4 39.5
2019 601 40.5 14.8 41.6
2020 575 40.5 14.1 41.7
2021 550 39.5 13.9 36
2022 562 40.5 13.8 41.6
2023 528 40.5 13.0 100

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 Shenango Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 769 40.0 19.2 n/a
1989 765 42.0 18.2 n/a
1990 749 41.5 18.0 0
1991 792 46.0 17.2 n/a
1992 788 42.5 18.5 n/a
1993 782 41.0 19.1 n/a
1994 757 42.0 18.0 n/a
1995 776 40.5 19.2 n/a
1996 776 40.5 19.2 n/a
1997 796 41.5 19.2 n/a
1998 762 41.5 18.4 n/a
1999 736 43.5 16.9 n/a
2000 758 42.0 18.0 22.7
2001 760 43.0 17.7 23.3
2002 743 44.0 16.9 21.9
2003 743 44.0 16.9 21.9
2004 743 43.1 17.2 25
2005 715 46.8 15.3 22.8
2006 715 45.4 15.7 22.9
2007 694 45.7 15.2 25.5
2008 696 44.1 15.8 25
2009 677 44.1 15.3 27.5
2010 702 45.1 15.5 31.6
2011 656 45.1 14.5 31.7
2012 642 43.2 14.8 32.2
2013 623 41.8 14.8 34.2
2014 638 41.5 15.3 35.3
2015 599 40.0 14.9 37.4
2016 612 42.0 14.5 39.4
2017 590 40.6 14.5 42
2018 572 39.5 14.4 39.5
2019 601 40.5 14.8 41.6
2020 575 40.5 14.1 41.7
2021 550 39.5 13.9 36
2022 562 40.5 13.8 41.6
2023 528 40.5 13.0 100

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 Shenango Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,014 (7.5%) $12,572 (92.5%) $13,586
2020 $229 (2.0%) $11,226 (98.0%) $11,455
2021 $1,485 (10.7%) $12,372 (89.3%) $13,857
2022 $1,780 (11.1%) $14,266 (88.9%) $16,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shenango Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 574th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 511th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shenango Elementary School)66.767.2
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shenango Elementary School)77.756.3
 21.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Shenango Elementary School)57.448.1
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Shenango Elementary School)88.283.2
 5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shenango Elementary School)73.568.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Shenango Elementary School)39.643.9
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shenango Elementary School)58.359.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Shenango Elementary School)55.145
 10.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shenango Elementary School)71.380
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Shenango Elementary School)54.349.6
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shenango Elementary School)88.283.2
 5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shenango Elementary School)69.867
 2.8%
   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 Students601528
 12.1%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian11
Asian11
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White566484
 14.5%
Two or More Races2332
 39.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%100%
 58.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shenango Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 528 students attended Shenango Elementary School.

Students at Shenango Elementary School are 92% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Shenango Elementary School ranks 511th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Shenango 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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