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Providence Elementary School

Summary:

Providence Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 356 students in grades K-5 in the Solanco School District in New Providence, PA. While the school has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, it has some notable strengths and areas for improvement.

Providence Elementary's overall academic performance lags behind the state and district averages, with math proficiency rates below the state and district. However, the school excels in science, with 83.3% of students proficient or better, exceeding the district (62.9%) and state (65.6%) averages. In English Language Arts (ELA), the school's proficiency rates are above the district and state. Interestingly, the school's low socioeconomic status (SES) and disabled student subgroups perform better than the overall school, ranking in the top half of the state. This suggests that the school may be effectively supporting these subgroups, despite the overall lower performance.

Comparing Providence Elementary to nearby schools provides valuable context. Bart-Colerain Elementary, another Solanco School District school, outperforms Providence Elementary in both math and ELA proficiency rates, ranking significantly higher statewide. Additionally, Conestoga Elementary, part of the Penn Manor School District, is a higher-performing school, ranking 344 out of 1,534 Pennsylvania elementary schools and significantly outperforming Providence Elementary in all subject areas. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, its overall academic performance remains in the bottom half of the state, suggesting that increased funding alone may not be the sole factor driving student achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 137 Truce Rd
       New Providence, PA  17560-9646

(717) 786-3582

District: Solanco School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
804th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,453 Help


Students who attend Providence Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Smith Middle School
High:    Solanco High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  356

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Hispanic:
9.6%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Providence Elementary School ranks worse than 52.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Solanco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Hispanic (9.6%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Solanco School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Providence Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Solanco School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Providence Elementary School is $17,453, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Solanco School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Providence Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence Elementary School 804th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Providence Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
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Solanco School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Solanco School District 375th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Providence Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.03 255th 1302 80.4%
2004 61.90 582nd 1308 55.5%
2005 76.53 274th 1299 78.9%
2006 60.48 698th 1545 54.8%
2007 58.79 768th 1555 50.6%
2008 56.87 822nd 1551 47.0%
2009 56.12 852nd 1549 45.0%
2010 62.73 693rd 1579 56.1%
2011 56.72 873rd 1597 45.3%
2012 64.59 710th 1599 55.6%
2013 61.27 733rd 1519 51.7%
2014 57.72 789th 1467 46.2%
2015 57.48 758th 1474 48.6%
2016 44.30 1019th 1554 34.4%
2017 46.66 972nd 1547 37.2%
2018 38.27 1078th 1530 29.5%
2019 40.81 1057th 1544 31.5%
2021 45.09 892nd 1433 37.8%
2022 49.89 896th 1534 41.6%
2023 54.17 804th 1534 47.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.12 627th 1414 55.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.62 576th 1043 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at Providence Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.37 799th 1236 35.4%
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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.

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

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Enrollment information for Providence Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 495 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1989 493 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1990 491 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 449 11 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 489 12 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1993 477 11 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 474 13 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1995 468 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1996 468 9 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1997 461 7 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 469 7 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 411 4 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2000 410 4 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 400 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2002 348 5 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2003 348 5 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2004 336 5 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2005 359 7 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 378
2006 359 3 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 347 3 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2008 338 2 3 11 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2009 310 3 1 14 2 n/a n/a 1 331
2010 327 1 1 14 3 n/a n/a 8 354
2011 324 3 1 18 1 0 4 0 351
2012 315 5 1 24 1 0 4 0 350
2013 334 3 1 29 1 0 5 0 373
2014 366 1 1 26 0 0 5 0 399
2015 376 3 0 22 1 0 4 0 406
2016 340 1 0 17 1 0 3 0 362
2017 342 1 0 22 1 0 6 0 372
2018 328 2 1 25 0 0 5 0 361
2019 310 2 0 27 1 0 8 0 348
2020 298 7 0 27 1 0 11 0 344
2021 268 7 0 26 0 0 9 0 310
2022 268 8 0 30 0 0 16 0 322
2023 291 9 0 34 0 0 22 0 356

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 Providence Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.3 22.6 n/a
1989 502 24.6 20.4 n/a
1990 505 24.9 20.2 0
1991 463 24.1 19.2 n/a
1992 508 25.8 19.6 n/a
1993 494 22.5 22.0 n/a
1994 495 22.5 22.0 n/a
1995 485 21.5 22.6 n/a
1996 485 21.5 22.6 n/a
1997 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
1998 482 21.5 22.4 n/a
1999 425 21.1 20.1 n/a
2000 422 16.8 25.1 20.4
2001 415 18.8 22.1 18.8
2002 363 20.0 18.2 16.5
2003 363 20.0 18.2 16.5
2004 351 20.5 17.1 20.5
2005 378 20.6 18.3 15.9
2006 375 21.6 17.4 32.3
2007 366 24.3 15.1 33.9
2008 356 24.1 14.8 31.2
2009 331 22.6 14.6 37.9
2010 354 23.1 15.3 38.7
2011 351 22.6 15.5 39.6
2012 350 21.8 16.0 42.3
2013 373 22.6 16.4 45
2014 399 25.9 15.4 44.1
2015 406 27.0 15.0 46.3
2016 362 28.0 12.9 47
2017 372 25.3 14.6 50.3
2018 361 25.1 14.3 49
2019 348 25.2 13.8 47.7
2020 344 24.5 14.0 49.7
2021 310 27.0 11.4 54.2
2022 322 27.9 11.5 48.8
2023 356 28.0 12.7 50.6

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 Providence Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 506 22.3 22.6 n/a
1989 502 24.6 20.4 n/a
1990 505 24.9 20.2 0
1991 463 24.1 19.2 n/a
1992 508 25.8 19.6 n/a
1993 494 22.5 22.0 n/a
1994 495 22.5 22.0 n/a
1995 485 21.5 22.6 n/a
1996 485 21.5 22.6 n/a
1997 475 23.5 20.2 n/a
1998 482 21.5 22.4 n/a
1999 425 21.1 20.1 n/a
2000 422 16.8 25.1 20.4
2001 415 18.8 22.1 18.8
2002 363 20.0 18.2 16.5
2003 363 20.0 18.2 16.5
2004 351 20.5 17.1 20.5
2005 378 20.6 18.3 15.9
2006 375 21.6 17.4 32.3
2007 366 24.3 15.1 33.9
2008 356 24.1 14.8 31.2
2009 331 22.6 14.6 37.9
2010 354 23.1 15.3 38.7
2011 351 22.6 15.5 39.6
2012 350 21.8 16.0 42.3
2013 373 22.6 16.4 45
2014 399 25.9 15.4 44.1
2015 406 27.0 15.0 46.3
2016 362 28.0 12.9 47
2017 372 25.3 14.6 50.3
2018 361 25.1 14.3 49
2019 348 25.2 13.8 47.7
2020 344 24.5 14.0 49.7
2021 310 27.0 11.4 54.2
2022 322 27.9 11.5 48.8
2023 356 28.0 12.7 50.6

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 Providence Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,388 (10.0%) $12,522 (90.0%) $13,910
2020 $1,459 (10.2%) $12,819 (89.8%) $14,278
2021 $2,782 (16.5%) $14,038 (83.5%) $16,819
2022 $2,867 (16.4%) $14,587 (83.6%) $17,453

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Providence 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 1057th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 804th of 1534 Elementary schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Providence Elementary School)23.741.8
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Providence Elementary School)45.955.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Providence Elementary School)32.158.3
 26.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Providence Elementary School)81.183.3
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Providence Elementary School)61.865.9
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Providence Elementary School)36.120
 16.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Providence Elementary School)61.955.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Providence Elementary School)31.939.9
 8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Providence Elementary School)81.183.3
 2.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence Elementary School)58.358.7
 0.4%
   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 Students348356
 2.3%
African American29
 350%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2734
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White310291
 6.1%
Two or More Races822
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%50.6%
 2.9%

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Providence Elementary School ranks 804th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 356 students attended Providence Elementary School.

Students at Providence Elementary School are 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Smith Middle School
High : Solanco High School


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