Is Chief Shikellamy School a good school?

Chief Shikellamy School ranks 1014 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chief Shikellamy School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 615 students attended Chief Shikellamy School.

What is the racial makeup of Chief Shikellamy School?

Students at Chief Shikellamy School are 69% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chief Shikellamy School attend?

Students who attend Chief Shikellamy School usually go on to attend: High : Shikellamy High School

Chief Shikellamy School

Summary:

Chief Shikellamy School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Shikellamy School District in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 615.

The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in Math (39.9%), Science (74.9%), and English Language Arts (43.7%) were all lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 100% in the most recent school year, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $16,264 in 2021-2022, the academic outcomes suggest that the resources are not being effectively utilized to support student learning.

When comparing Chief Shikellamy School to the other schools in the Shikellamy School District, such as Priestley School and Oaklyn School, it becomes evident that the academic performance at Chief Shikellamy is significantly lower. Both Priestley and Oaklyn schools have higher PSSA proficiency rates and better overall rankings from SchoolDigger.

Detail:

Public 3-5

338 Memorial Drive
Sunbury, PA 17801

(570) 286-3728

District: Shikellamy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1014^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,264

Students who attend Chief Shikellamy School usually attend:

High:

Shikellamy High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Number of students: 615

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.4%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chief Shikellamy School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.34. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Chief Shikellamy School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shikellamy School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.4%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Shikellamy School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Shikellamy School is 17.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shikellamy School District! (See more...)

Compare Chief Shikellamy School employs 34.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Shikellamy School is $16,264, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shikellamy School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Chief Shikellamy School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Shikellamy School 1014^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chief Shikellamy School in the ranking list.)

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Disabled students:

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Shikellamy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy School District 435^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	13.65	1130^th	1302	13.2%
2004	6.70	1195^th	1308	8.6%
2005	14.33	1146^th	1299	11.8%
2006	15.60	1374^th	1545	11.1%
2007	24.67	1318^th	1555	15.2%
2008	36.28	1195^th	1551	23.0%
2009	33.72	1241^st	1549	19.9%
2010	23.87	1347^th	1579	14.7%
2011	29.65	1312^th	1597	17.8%
2012	28.61	1300^th	1599	18.7%
2013	32.17	1189^th	1519	21.7%
2014	35.21	1120^th	1467	23.7%
2015	40.47	999^th	1474	32.2%
2016	44.20	1023^rd	1554	34.2%
2017	45.08	996^th	1547	35.6%
2018	33.65	1124^th	1530	26.5%
2019	18.56	1262^nd	1544	18.3%
2021	19.90	1148^th	1433	19.9%
2022	40.17	1025^th	1534	33.2%
2023	40.34	1014^th	1534	33.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.55	51^st	117	56.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.37	157^th	196	19.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.09	1020^th	1414	27.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.81	716^th	1043	31.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.42	278^th	432	35.6%

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Rank History for White students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	27.19	1001^st	1236	19.0%

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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 Chief Shikellamy School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	320	17	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2003	320	17	2	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2004	304	18	3	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	347
2005	288	24	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2006	262	27	0	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2007	245	39	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	319
2008	244	31	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2009	237	32	0	31	0	n/a	n/a	6	306
2010	226	23	1	35	0	n/a	n/a	13	298
2011	206	17	1	59	0	0	14	0	297
2012	264	27	1	73	0	0	19	0	384
2013	243	33	0	71	0	0	25	0	372
2014	261	25	0	63	0	0	26	0	375
2015	258	21	0	58	0	0	29	0	366
2016	254	21	0	65	0	0	24	0	364
2017	233	16	0	59	0	0	22	0	330
2018	219	14	0	60	0	0	27	0	320
2019	223	15	1	59	0	0	37	0	335
2020	184	16	1	61	0	0	61	0	323
2021	213	10	0	66	0	0	46	0	335
2022	434	24	1	97	1	0	56	0	613
2023	427	21	1	108	0	0	58	0	615

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 Chief Shikellamy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	362	22.1	16.4	53.9
2003	362	22.1	16.4	53.9
2004	347	22.1	15.7	0
2005	334	24.0	13.9	58.4
2006	311	24.5	12.7	0
2007	319	24.5	13.0	69.3
2008	310	21.3	14.6	64.5
2009	306	21.1	14.4	66.7
2010	298	20.6	14.4	76.8
2011	297	21.0	14.1	73.7
2012	384	20.1	19.0	78.9
2013	372	20.1	18.4	81.5
2014	375	20.1	18.6	82.1
2015	366	21.0	17.4	78.4
2016	364	22.0	16.5	83.5
2017	330	19.3	17.0	84.2
2018	320	19.2	16.5	82.8
2019	335	20.0	16.6	82.1
2020	323	20.0	16.0	68.1
2021	335	19.3	17.3	38.2
2022	613	35.2	17.3	99.5
2023	615	34.8	17.6	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 Chief Shikellamy School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	362	22.1	16.4	53.9
2003	362	22.1	16.4	53.9
2004	347	22.1	15.7	0
2005	334	24.0	13.9	58.4
2006	311	24.5	12.7	0
2007	319	24.5	13.0	69.3
2008	310	21.3	14.6	64.5
2009	306	21.1	14.4	66.7
2010	298	20.6	14.4	76.8
2011	297	21.0	14.1	73.7
2012	384	20.1	19.0	78.9
2013	372	20.1	18.4	81.5
2014	375	20.1	18.6	82.1
2015	366	21.0	17.4	78.4
2016	364	22.0	16.5	83.5
2017	330	19.3	17.0	84.2
2018	320	19.2	16.5	82.8
2019	335	20.0	16.6	82.1
2020	323	20.0	16.0	68.1
2021	335	19.3	17.3	38.2
2022	613	35.2	17.3	99.5
2023	615	34.8	17.6	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 Chief Shikellamy School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$888 (6.4%)	$12,961 (93.6%)	$13,849
2020	$1,364 (8.3%)	$15,148 (91.7%)	$16,512
2021	$1,655 (10.3%)	$14,444 (89.7%)	$16,100
2022	$2,004 (12.3%)	$14,260 (87.7%)	$16,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Shikellamy School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1262^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1014^th of 1534 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)	16	45.3	29.3%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)	28	51.5	23.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)	14.9	39.1	24.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chief Shikellamy School)	70.4	74.9	4.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)	38.9	37.3	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)	31.9	34.7	2.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)	46.8	41	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Chief Shikellamy School)	20.5	39.9	19.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Chief Shikellamy School)	70.4	74.9	4.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)	37.8	43.7	5.9%
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	335	615	83.6%
African American	15	21	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	59	108	83.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	223	427	91.5%
Two or More Races	37	58	56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.1%	100%	17.9%

Schools Near Chief Shikellamy 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 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chief Shikellamy School	Public	3-5	338 Memorial Drive	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3728	615	35	17.6	100.0%	427 (69.4%)	21 (3.4%)	108 (17.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.4%)	40.3	1014^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.9%		40.2	1025^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%	11	45.3	39.1	34.7	39.9	74.9	74.9	51.5	37.3	41.0	43.7	$16,264	$2,005	$14,260
Oaklyn School	Public	K-2	115 Oak Street	Sunbury	17801	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 286-3731	366	22	16.8	100.0%	252 (68.9%)	18 (4.9%)	76 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.5%)								(n/a)											$12,946	$1,998	$10,948
Priestley School	Public	K-2	423 Cannery Rd	Northumberland	17857	Northumberland County	Shikellamy School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 473-3261	261	16	16.6	100.0%	205 (78.5%)	9 (3.4%)	37 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)								(n/a)											$13,514	$2,003	$11,511
Selinsgrove Area Elementary School	Public	K-2	600 Broad St	Selinsgrove	17870	Snyder County	Selinsgrove Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 372-2285	505	37	13.6	41.0%	455 (90.1%)	10 (2.0%)	22 (4.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.0%)								(n/a)											$14,784	$1,688	$13,096
Selinsgrove Intrmd School	Public	3-5	301 North 18th St	Selinsgrove	17870	Snyder County	Selinsgrove Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 372-2270	552	40	13.7	44.9%	487 (88.2%)	8 (1.4%)	36 (6.5%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	68.2	531^st of 1534 public elementary schools	65.4%		60.1	685^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.3%	154	60.8	65.5	45.6	57.3	87.5	87.5	63.0	59.5	56.8	59.8	$16,036	$1,376	$14,660
Line Mountain Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	542 W Shamokin St	Trevorton	17881	Northumberland County	Line Mountain School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 797-3825	368	25	14.7	48.4%	348 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	54.5	795^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.2%		62.6	634^th of 1534 public elementary schools	58.7%	161	50.7	46.9		48.7	81.0	81.0	56.5	48.1		52.1	$17,548	$1,519	$16,029
Linntown Elementary School	Public	4-5	1951 Washington Ave	Lewisburg	17837	Union County	Lewisburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 523-3220	289	23	12.4	22.8%	238 (82.4%)	7 (2.4%)	18 (6.2%)	10 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.5%)	90.4	89^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.2%		86.3	176^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.5%	87		80.7	68.1	74.3	94.1	94.1		81.6	81.6	81.6	$21,336	$1,390	$19,947
Liberty-Valley Elementary School	Public	3-5	327 Liberty Valley Rd	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	No	(570) 271-3268	502	38	13.2	38.2%	430 (85.7%)	8 (1.6%)	17 (3.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.0%)	70.8	477^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.9%		73.6	419^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.7%	58	57.4	60.2	62.5	60.1	83.2	83.2	56.1	62.1	69.8	62.7	$11,855	$711	$11,144
Kelly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	325 Hospital Dr	Lewisburg	17837	Union County	Lewisburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 523-3220	548	41	13.3	30.3%	403 (73.5%)	28 (5.1%)	59 (10.8%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)								(n/a)	67.2			67.2			68.8			68.8	$19,845	$1,293	$18,552
James F Baugher Elementary School	Public	K-4	60 Brenda Rovenolt Circle	Milton	17847	Northumberland County	Milton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 742-7614	529	41	12.8	57.3%	423 (80.0%)	18 (3.4%)	42 (7.9%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.2%)	51	858^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.1%		52.8	845^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.9%	13	44.5	49.1		46.8	74.8	74.8	53.7	51.9		52.7	$15,403	$2,202	$13,201

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