Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Knoch Intermediate Elementary School ranks 254 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Knoch Intermediate Elementary School is a public school in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, serving 308 students in grades 4-5. The school is part of the Knoch School District, which is ranked 188 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Knoch Intermediate consistently ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state and district averages, indicating strong academic achievement. Knoch Intermediate's 4th and 5th-grade students outperform their peers statewide in all subject areas, with proficiency rates often exceeding 60%. Additionally, the school's White, Low Socioeconomic Status, and Disabled student subgroups all rank in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in their respective categories, and the Low Socioeconomic Status and Disabled student subgroups have consistently earned the highest 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

While Knoch Intermediate's academic performance is impressive, the nearby Knoch Primary School and several other schools in the surrounding Butler Area School District, Deer Lakes School District, Mars Area School District, and Freeport Area School District also demonstrate strong academic results, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. This suggests that the Knoch School District and the broader region may have a culture of academic excellence and effective educational practices.

Detail:

Public 4-5

340 Knoch Road
Saxonburg, PA 16056-9322

(724) 352-1700

District: Knoch School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,536

Students who attend Knoch Intermediate Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Knoch Middle School
High:	Knoch High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.0%

Hispanic:

1.0%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Knoch Intermediate Elementary School ranks better than 83.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98%), Hispanic (1%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School is 12.1. (See more...)

Compare Knoch Intermediate Elementary School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School is $17,536.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Knoch Intermediate Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoch Intermediate Elementary School 254^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Knoch Intermediate Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Knoch School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Knoch School District 188^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	74.82	361^st	1545	76.6%
2007	75.11	361^st	1555	76.8%
2008	75.56	327^th	1551	78.9%
2009	74.41	359^th	1549	76.8%
2010	70.97	475^th	1579	69.9%
2011	70.52	486^th	1597	69.6%
2012	76.29	338^th	1599	78.9%
2013	78.12	289^th	1519	81.0%
2014	75.62	339^th	1467	76.9%
2015	70.46	457^th	1474	69.0%
2016	67.72	574^th	1554	63.1%
2017	68.32	541^st	1547	65.0%
2018	65.48	622^nd	1530	59.3%
2019	65.73	602^nd	1544	61.0%
2021	79.34	277^th	1433	80.7%
2022	75.82	366^th	1534	76.1%
2023	79.92	284^th	1534	81.5%
2024	81.56	254^th	1526	83.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.77	105^th	1414	92.6%
2024	86.39	95^th	1432	93.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	79.70	265^th	1488	82.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	85.53	99^th	1043	90.5%
2024	82.01	132^nd	1084	87.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	80.83	251^st	1495	83.2%

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Rank History for White students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	69.16	365^th	1236	70.5%
2024	71.00	333^rd	1229	72.9%

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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 Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	442	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2003	442	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	446
2004	383	1	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	386
2005	408	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2006	419	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
2007	418	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	420
2008	425	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2009	422	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2010	374	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	2	380
2011	343	5	0	3	1	0	2	0	354
2012	365	5	0	2	1	0	2	0	375
2013	387	2	0	2	1	0	2	0	394
2014	376	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	379
2015	336	2	1	0	1	0	5	0	345
2016	316	1	1	1	1	0	7	0	327
2017	327	0	1	3	0	0	3	0	334
2018	317	0	0	3	0	0	1	0	321
2019	332	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	335
2020	322	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	324
2021	307	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	311
2022	271	3	0	1	0	0	2	0	277
2023	303	1	0	2	0	0	2	0	308
2024	298	2	0	3	0	0	1	0	304

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 Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	446	25.0	17.8	14.8
2003	446	25.0	17.8	14.8
2004	386	23.0	16.8	0
2005	412	23.9	17.2	16
2006	422	24.5	17.2	19.4
2007	420	24.6	17.1	18.3
2008	428	20.7	20.7	17.1
2009	425	22.0	19.3	15.8
2010	380	24.2	15.6	19.8
2011	354	26.0	13.5	27.4
2012	375	26.0	14.3	26.9
2013	394	27.8	14.1	20.3
2014	379	25.9	14.6	24.3
2015	345	24.0	14.3	31.9
2016	327	23.0	14.2	30.3
2017	334	25.4	13.1	27.8
2018	321	22.6	14.1	26.8
2019	335	23.2	14.4	27.5
2020	324	28.0	11.5	28.4
2021	311	28.0	11.1	32.8
2022	277	29.0	9.5	29.6
2023	308	27.0	11.4	30.2
2024	304	25.0	12.1	36.2

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 Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	446	25.0	17.8	14.8
2003	446	25.0	17.8	14.8
2004	386	23.0	16.8	0
2005	412	23.9	17.2	16
2006	422	24.5	17.2	19.4
2007	420	24.6	17.1	18.3
2008	428	20.7	20.7	17.1
2009	425	22.0	19.3	15.8
2010	380	24.2	15.6	19.8
2011	354	26.0	13.5	27.4
2012	375	26.0	14.3	26.9
2013	394	27.8	14.1	20.3
2014	379	25.9	14.6	24.3
2015	345	24.0	14.3	31.9
2016	327	23.0	14.2	30.3
2017	334	25.4	13.1	27.8
2018	321	22.6	14.1	26.8
2019	335	23.2	14.4	27.5
2020	324	28.0	11.5	28.4
2021	311	28.0	11.1	32.8
2022	277	29.0	9.5	29.6
2023	308	27.0	11.4	30.2
2024	304	25.0	12.1	36.2

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 Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,089 (9.5%)	$10,412 (90.5%)	$11,501
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$15,992 (100.0%)	$15,992
2021	$1,068 (7.8%)	$12,681 (92.2%)	$13,749
2022	$1,321 (7.5%)	$16,214 (92.5%)	$17,536

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 602^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 284^th of 1534 Elementary schools	20.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Math (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	57.4	65.4	8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	89.7	89.7
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	74.3	66.1	8.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	50	68.4	18.4%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	56.4	65.4	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	53.5	66.8	13.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	89.7	89.7
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Knoch Intermediate Elementary School)	65.1	65.8	0.7%
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	308	8.1%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	332	303	8.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.5%	30.2%	2.7%

Schools Near Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
Knoch Intermediate Elementary School	Public	4-5	340 Knoch Road	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 352-1700	304	25	12.1	36.2%	298 (98.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	81.6	254^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.4%		79.9	284^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.5%	30		71.4	68.5	69.8	90.3	90.3		60.9	72.7	67.5	$17,536	$1,321	$16,214
Knoch Primary School	Public	K-3	328 Knoch Road	Saxonburg	16056	Butler County	Knoch School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 352-1700	534	36	15.0	34.3%	503 (94.2%)	6 (1.1%)	9 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.2%)								(n/a)	72.5			72.5			68.6			68.6	$14,374	$900	$13,475
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Sarver Rd	Sarver	16055	Butler County	Freeport Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 353-9577	577	37	15.8	25.8%	542 (93.9%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.5%)	80.9	267^th of 1526 public elementary schools	82.5%		83.5	216^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.9%	51	76.7	62.4	67.7	68.2	99.0	99.0	54.6	73.0	75.3	68.5	$13,173	$733	$12,440
Summit Township Elementary School	Public	K-5	351 Brinker Road	Butler	16002	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	246	18	13.6	98.8%	237 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	58.8	728^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.3%		52.3	837^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.4%	109	42.2	71.1	54.1	55.0	86.8	86.8	48.9	47.3	62.2	52.5	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
Curtisville Pri Center	Public	K-2	1715 Saxonburg Boulevard	Tarentum	15084	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 265-5340	375	28	13.5	42.4%	347 (92.5%)	5 (1.3%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)											$18,634	$1,242	$17,393
Mcquistion Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 Mechling Drive	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	522	40	12.9	96.0%	471 (90.2%)	11 (2.1%)	20 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.4%)	67	554^th of 1526 public elementary schools	63.7%		64.8	600^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.9%	46	68.9	63.4	43.0	58.4	84.2	84.2	62.8	64.6	51.3	59.6	$15,675	$1,048	$14,628
Broad Street Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Broad St	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 214-3630	226	20	11.1	98.7%	173 (76.5%)	16 (7.1%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.6%)	25.6	1147^th of 1526 public elementary schools	24.8%		22.7	1194^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.2%	47	26.5	23.7	34.5	27.7	50.0	50.0	41.2	35.0	55.1	42.7	$15,676	$1,048	$14,628
East Union Intrmd School	Public	3-5	57 East Union Road	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Deer Lakes School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 265-5330	351	29	12.1	44.2%	326 (92.9%)	3 (0.9%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.6%)	54.7	799^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.6%		64.4	606^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.5%	193	55.8	37.4	47.7	47.1	85.9	85.9	48.6	43.9	64.3	52.9	$28,642	$963	$27,679
Emily Brittain Elementary School	Public	K-5	338 North Washington Street	Butler	16001	Butler County	Butler Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 287-8721	249	24	10.2	98.0%	200 (80.3%)	16 (6.4%)	13 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.8%)	47.3	901^st of 1526 public elementary schools	41.0%		43.2	971^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.7%	70	58.8	38.1	43.2	46.0	64.3	64.3	64.7	40.4	54.0	52.2	$15,677	$1,048	$14,630
Mars Area Elementary School	Public	2-4	549 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3161	927	59	15.8	12.5%	851 (91.8%)	3 (0.3%)	16 (1.7%)	44 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.4%)	85.5	181^st of 1526 public elementary schools	88.1%		87.6	146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%	35	73.3	75.1		74.2	90.0	90.0	77.8	79.6		78.7	$11,192	$106	$11,085

Frequently Asked Questions about Knoch Intermediate Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Knoch Intermediate Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Knoch Intermediate Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Knoch Middle School
High : Knoch High School

How many students attend Knoch Intermediate Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 304 students attended Knoch Intermediate Elementary School.

What district is Knoch Intermediate Elementary School in?

Knoch School District

What is the racial makeup of Knoch Intermediate Elementary School?

Students at Knoch Intermediate Elementary School are 98% White.

Is Knoch Intermediate Elementary School a good school?

Knoch Intermediate Elementary School ranks 254^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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