Smethport Area Elementary School

Summary:

Smethport Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 396 students in grades PK-6 in Smethport, Pennsylvania, which is part of the Smethport Area School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests, particularly in Science, where 84.8% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 65.8%.

Smethport Area Elementary School's performance is especially strong with its low socioeconomic status (SES) and disabled student populations, ranking 361 out of 1,432 and 155 out of 1,043 Pennsylvania elementary schools in these categories, respectively. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,327 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1, which may contribute to its success. However, the school's performance with its white student population is lower than its overall ranking, suggesting room for improvement in addressing the needs of this subgroup.

Compared to nearby schools, Oswayo Valley Elementary School outperforms Smethport Area Elementary School in Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates. The Bradford Area School District schools, George Blaisdell Elementary and School Street Elementary, have higher percentages of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher concentration of low-income students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 414 S Mechanic St
       Smethport, PA  16749-1522


(814) 887-5012

District: Smethport Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
646th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,327 Help


Students who attend Smethport Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Smethport Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
African American:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smethport Area Elementary School ranks better than 57.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smethport Area Elementary School is 10.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smethport Area Elementary School is $18,327.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smethport Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smethport Area Elementary School 646th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Smethport Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Smethport Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Smethport Area School District 245th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smethport Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.94 692nd 1302 46.9%
2004 34.47 970th 1308 25.8%
2005 44.48 893rd 1299 31.3%
2006 47.35 1022nd 1545 33.9%
2007 45.77 1037th 1555 33.3%
2008 53.05 922nd 1551 40.6%
2009 50.97 960th 1549 38.0%
2010 39.13 1186th 1579 24.9%
2011 39.51 1209th 1597 24.3%
2012 39.31 1194th 1599 25.3%
2013 51.87 937th 1519 38.3%
2014 51.00 919th 1467 37.4%
2015 35.07 1062nd 1474 28.0%
2016 31.23 1168th 1554 24.8%
2017 31.58 1150th 1547 25.7%
2018 33.06 1126th 1530 26.4%
2019 42.36 1037th 1544 32.8%
2021 60.52 624th 1433 56.5%
2022 64.80 595th 1534 61.2%
2023 55.60 777th 1534 49.3%
2024 62.72 646th 1526 57.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.24 728th 1414 48.5%
2024 71.68 361st 1432 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.37 539th 1488 63.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.56 155th 1043 85.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.79 737th 1495 50.7%
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Rank History for White students at Smethport Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.60 823rd 1236 33.4%
2024 44.10 754th 1229 38.6%
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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 Smethport Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 605 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1989 613 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 614
1990 660 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1991 656 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1992 651 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 650 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 654 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1995 602 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1996 602 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1997 607 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 601 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 586 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 588 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 560 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2002 512 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2003 512 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2004 495 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2005 503 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 476 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2007 493 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 484 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2009 491 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2010 494 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 2 498
2011 474 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 479
2012 493 3 1 0 2 0 0 0 499
2013 495 4 1 1 2 0 1 0 504
2014 453 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 456
2015 477 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 481
2016 457 2 2 2 2 0 1 0 466
2017 441 4 1 0 1 0 2 0 449
2018 453 7 1 0 1 0 3 0 465
2019 414 7 1 0 0 0 3 0 425
2020 427 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 436
2021 393 7 2 1 0 0 0 0 403
2022 391 6 2 0 0 0 2 0 401
2023 387 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 396

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 Smethport Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 33.0 18.3 n/a
1989 614 32.0 19.1 n/a
1990 664 32.0 20.7 0
1991 661 32.0 20.6 n/a
1992 656 32.0 20.5 n/a
1993 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1994 657 31.0 21.2 n/a
1995 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1996 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1997 611 31.0 19.7 n/a
1998 607 31.0 19.6 n/a
1999 592 31.0 19.1 n/a
2000 592 31.5 18.8 37.5
2001 564 33.0 17.1 34.2
2002 515 33.0 15.6 32.4
2003 515 33.0 15.6 32.4
2004 499 33.0 15.1 39.5
2005 505 34.0 14.9 33.1
2006 480 32.4 14.8 35.2
2007 496 31.2 15.9 n/a
2008 486 35.5 13.7 37.7
2009 491 35.0 14.0 37.1
2010 498 35.0 14.2 43.5
2011 479 38.0 12.6 47.2
2012 499 36.8 13.5 48.3
2013 504 36.8 13.6 53
2014 456 36.1 12.6 53.3
2015 481 34.0 14.1 52.4
2016 466 34.0 13.7 53.2
2017 449 33.5 13.4 52.8
2018 465 32.9 14.0 60
2019 425 33.6 12.6 62.4
2020 436 33.6 12.9 57.1
2021 403 32.4 12.4 63.5
2022 401 34.4 11.6 64.8
2023 396 36.7 10.7 60.1

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 Smethport Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 606 33.0 18.3 n/a
1989 614 32.0 19.1 n/a
1990 664 32.0 20.7 0
1991 661 32.0 20.6 n/a
1992 656 32.0 20.5 n/a
1993 655 30.0 21.8 n/a
1994 657 31.0 21.2 n/a
1995 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1996 606 31.0 19.5 n/a
1997 611 31.0 19.7 n/a
1998 607 31.0 19.6 n/a
1999 592 31.0 19.1 n/a
2000 592 31.5 18.8 37.5
2001 564 33.0 17.1 34.2
2002 515 33.0 15.6 32.4
2003 515 33.0 15.6 32.4
2004 499 33.0 15.1 39.5
2005 505 34.0 14.9 33.1
2006 480 32.4 14.8 35.2
2007 496 31.2 15.9 n/a
2008 486 35.5 13.7 37.7
2009 491 35.0 14.0 37.1
2010 498 35.0 14.2 43.5
2011 479 38.0 12.6 47.2
2012 499 36.8 13.5 48.3
2013 504 36.8 13.6 53
2014 456 36.1 12.6 53.3
2015 481 34.0 14.1 52.4
2016 466 34.0 13.7 53.2
2017 449 33.5 13.4 52.8
2018 465 32.9 14.0 60
2019 425 33.6 12.6 62.4
2020 436 33.6 12.9 57.1
2021 403 32.4 12.4 63.5
2022 401 34.4 11.6 64.8
2023 396 36.7 10.7 60.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smethport Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $830 (5.0%) $15,646 (95.0%) $16,476
2020 $748 (4.4%) $16,421 (95.6%) $17,169
2021 $1,033 (5.9%) $16,379 (94.1%) $17,412
2022 $2,574 (14.0%) $15,753 (86.0%) $18,327

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Smethport Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1037th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 777th of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Smethport Area Elementary School)61.627.5
 34.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smethport Area Elementary School)55.837.2
 18.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Smethport Area Elementary School)36.558.1
 21.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Smethport Area Elementary School)80.985.7
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smethport Area Elementary School)59.757.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Smethport Area Elementary School)25.444.5
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smethport Area Elementary School)46.157.8
 11.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Smethport Area Elementary School)35.238
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smethport Area Elementary School)58.272
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Smethport Area Elementary School)38.741.3
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Smethport Area Elementary School)80.985.7
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smethport Area Elementary School)54.855.9
 1.1%
   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 Students425396
 6.8%
African American79
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White414387
 6.5%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.4%60.1%
 2.3%


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

High : Smethport Area Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Smethport Area Elementary School.

Students at Smethport Area Elementary School are 98% White, 2% African American.

Smethport Area Elementary School ranks 646th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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