Iron Forge Elementary School

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Iron Forge Elementary School ranks 402 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Iron Forge Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the South Middleton School District in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. With a student population of 484, the school is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and has a predominantly White (81.4%) student body, with significant Asian (10.54%) and multi-racial (4.55%) populations.

Iron Forge Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on PSSA tests, with 64.8% of students proficient or better in Math and 62.9% in English Language Arts, compared to 51.6% and 63.5% for the district, and 39.3% and 53.8% for the state, respectively. The school also excels in science, with 84.4% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (79.3%) and state (65.6%) averages. Iron Forge Elementary's multi-racial students, as well as its low socioeconomic status and disabled student populations, also perform exceptionally well compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (34.92%), Iron Forge Elementary continues to excel academically, outperforming nearby schools like North Dickinson Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School, and Mooreland Elementary School in the Carlisle Area School District. This suggests that the school's educational programs and resources are effectively supporting students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 3-5

4 Academy Street Suite 200
Boiling Springs, PA 17007-9523

(717) 258-6484

District: South Middleton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
402^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,361

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 484

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.4%

Asian:

10.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Iron Forge Elementary School ranks better than 73.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.4%), Asian (10.5%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iron Forge Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Iron Forge Elementary School employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Iron Forge Elementary School is $13,361.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Iron Forge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iron Forge Elementary School 402^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Iron Forge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

Asian students:

White students:

South Middleton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Middleton School District 135^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Iron Forge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2019	68.67	529^th	1544	65.7%
2021	73.99	379^th	1433	73.6%
2022	79.66	294^th	1534	80.8%
2023	74.24	402^nd	1534	73.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	93.94	9^th	117	92.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.54	303^rd	1414	78.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	62.92	291^st	1043	72.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.31	129^th	160	19.4%

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Rank History for White students at Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.18	491^st	1236	60.3%

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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.

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	423	9	8	24	0	0	23	487
2019	419	10	8	16	0	1	20	474
2020	426	11	8	10	0	1	23	479
2021	404	10	16	6	1	1	23	461
2022	420	6	17	4	1	1	29	478
2023	394	7	51	8	1	1	22	484

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 Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	487	29.1	16.6	26.7
2019	474	31.4	15.0	26.8
2020	479	30.3	15.7	29.2
2021	461	34.2	13.4	32.1
2022	478	35.2	13.5	31.8
2023	484	36.3	13.3	34.9

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 Iron Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	487	29.1	16.6	26.7
2019	474	31.4	15.0	26.8
2020	479	30.3	15.7	29.2
2021	461	34.2	13.4	32.1
2022	478	35.2	13.5	31.8
2023	484	36.3	13.3	34.9

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 Iron Forge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$616 (5.0%)	$11,756 (95.0%)	$12,372
2020	$651 (5.3%)	$11,602 (94.7%)	$12,253
2021	$880 (5.5%)	$15,068 (94.5%)	$15,948
2022	$801 (6.0%)	$12,560 (94.0%)	$13,361

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Iron Forge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 529^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 402^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	8.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	72.3	71.6	0.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	70.9	61.5	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	59.9	64.7	4.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Iron Forge Elementary School)	87.1	84.4	2.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	69.9	65.2	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	52.2	58	5.8%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	64.3	61.5	2.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Iron Forge Elementary School)	60.6	64.8	4.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Iron Forge Elementary School)	87.1	84.4	2.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Iron Forge Elementary School)	68	62.9	5.1%
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	474	484	2.1%
African American	10	7	30%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	51	537.5%
Hispanic	16	8	50%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	419	394	6%
Two or More Races	20	22	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.8%	34.9%	8.1%

Schools Near Iron Forge Elementary 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
Iron Forge Elementary School	Public	3-5	4 Academy Street Suite 200	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	484	36	13.3	34.9%	394 (81.4%)	7 (1.4%)	8 (1.7%)	51 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.5%)	74.2	402^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.8%		79.7	294^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.8%	108	71.6	64.7	58.0	64.8	84.4	84.4	61.5	65.2	61.5	62.9	$13,361	$801	$12,560
Monroe Elementary School	Public	K-5	1240 Boiling Springs Rd	Boiling Springs	17007	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 697-0028	478	31	15.6	25.7%	399 (83.5%)	18 (3.8%)	24 (5.0%)	15 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)	78.9	309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.9%		77.8	332^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	78.4%	23	62.3	66.3	67.7	65.2	89.9	89.9	68.9	75.2	61.5	69.3	$12,852	$137	$12,715
W.G. Rice Elementary School	Public	K-2	805 Holly Pike	Mount Holly Springs	17065	Cumberland County	South Middleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 258-6484	432	31	14.1	38.4%	349 (80.8%)	7 (1.6%)	11 (2.5%)	41 (9.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.9%)								(n/a)											$15,981	$940	$15,041
Mt Holly Springs Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 Mooreland Ave	Carlisle	17065	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	223	20	11.4	59.6%	180 (80.7%)	6 (2.7%)	22 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.3%)	22.9	1192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	22.3%		26.7	1147^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.2%	45	44.7	24.3	17.9	30.1	45.9	45.9	44.4	28.9	35.7	36.3	$18,247	$1,276	$16,971
Letort Elementary School	Public	K-5	110 E South St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	231	18	13.1	60.6%	111 (48.1%)	44 (19.0%)	35 (15.2%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (16.5%)	48.8	891^st of 1534 public elementary schools	41.9%		54.7	802^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	47.7%	89	33.3	48.5	37.5	39.4	84.8	84.8	27.8	78.8	51.2	51.8	$16,111	$1,445	$14,666
Mooreland Elementary School	Public	K-5	329 Wilson St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	368	24	15.0	52.4%	215 (58.4%)	38 (10.3%)	68 (18.5%)	18 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.6%)	58.5	730^th of 1534 public elementary schools	52.4%		76.4	358^th of 1534 public elementary schools	76.7%	372	46.9	50.0	61.6	52.8	70.4	70.4	43.8	57.4	75.0	58.4	$15,701	$297	$15,405
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Clay St	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 240-6800	346	29	11.7	70.5%	151 (43.6%)	78 (22.5%)	52 (15.0%)	16 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (14.2%)	42	988^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.6%		44	981^st of 1534 public elementary schools	36.0%	7	41.4	42.3	26.1	37.2	59.6	59.6	54.4	57.7	47.8	53.5	$16,647	$1,758	$14,889
South Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	711 South Mountain Road	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	407	29	14.0	25.3%	376 (92.4%)	7 (1.7%)	12 (2.9%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	66	574^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.6%		72.8	437^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.5%	137	67.6	39.7	58.5	55.3	69.9	69.9	71.8	52.8	73.1	66.1	$13,928	$423	$13,505
Crestview Elementary School	Public	K-5	240 Longs Gap Rd	Carlisle	17013	Cumberland County	Carlisle Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 240-6800	516	29	17.5	51.2%	347 (67.2%)	31 (6.0%)	38 (7.4%)	55 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (8.5%)	53.6	818^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.7%		60.2	683^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%	135	56.0	40.7	29.6	42.2	75.8	75.8	64.0	60.0	49.3	58.0	$14,714	$365	$14,349
Dillsburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	202 S Chestnut St	Dillsburg	17019	York County	Northern York County School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 432-8691	472	33	14.4	22.9%	423 (89.6%)	6 (1.3%)	16 (3.4%)	10 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	77.2	335^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.2%		81.6	258^th of 1534 public elementary schools	83.2%	77	73.6	50.6	73.7	64.8	81.4	81.4	65.2	66.7	86.8	72.7	$12,386	$262	$12,125

Frequently Asked Questions about Iron Forge Elementary School

Is Iron Forge Elementary School a good school?

Iron Forge Elementary School ranks 402^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Iron Forge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Iron Forge Elementary School.

What district is Iron Forge Elementary School in?

South Middleton School District

What is the racial makeup of Iron Forge Elementary School?

Students at Iron Forge Elementary School are 81% White, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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