Hartman Elementary Center

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Hartman Elementary Center ranks 407 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hartman Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, serving 456 students in grades K-4. As part of the Southern Columbia Area School District, which is ranked 93 out of 606 districts in the state, Hartman Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments.

Hartman Elementary's students excel academically, with 61% proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and an impressive 88% proficient or better in PSSA Science, far surpassing the state's 65.6% average. The school's performance in PSSA English Language Arts is also strong, with 65.9% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state's 53.8% average. This consistent academic excellence places Hartman Elementary in the top 25-30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. In contrast, nearby schools like Shamokin Area Elementary School and Memorial Elementary School have more diverse student populations and lower academic performance.

Hartman Elementary's student population is predominantly white, at 93.86%, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity found in surrounding schools. Additionally, the school has a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at just 12.72%, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student body. This contrasts with schools like Oaklyn School and Shamokin Area Elementary School, which have a much higher percentage of students from low-income families. Hartman Elementary's high per-student spending of $15,695, which is above the state average, suggests a strong investment in resources and educational programs that contribute to the school's academic success.

Detail:

Public K-4

802 Southern Drive
Catawissa, PA 17820-8410

(570) 356-3250

District: Southern Columbia Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,695

Students who attend Hartman Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:	Southern Columbia Middle School
High:	Southern Columbia High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 456

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Two or more races:

2.6%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hartman Elementary Center ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), two or more races (2.6%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hartman Elementary Center is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Hartman Elementary Center employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hartman Elementary Center is $15,695.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hartman Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Hartman Elementary Center 407^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Hartman Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Southern Columbia Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Columbia Area School District 93^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hartman Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Hartman Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	74.32	353^rd	1302	72.9%
2006	56.10	803^rd	1545	48.0%
2007	53.12	903^rd	1555	41.9%
2008	59.69	749^th	1551	51.7%
2009	49.86	987^th	1549	36.3%
2010	51.30	979^th	1579	38.0%
2011	59.20	806^th	1597	49.5%
2012	53.30	988^th	1599	38.2%
2013	51.19	959^th	1519	36.9%
2014	58.87	766^th	1467	47.8%
2015	64.50	608^th	1474	58.8%
2016	69.93	516^th	1554	66.8%
2017	66.64	585^th	1547	62.2%
2018	67.79	567^th	1530	62.9%
2019	60.48	716^th	1544	53.6%
2021	72.54	401^st	1433	72.0%
2022	83.11	236^th	1534	84.6%
2023	73.88	407^th	1534	73.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hartman Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.51	551^st	1414	61.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hartman Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	44.88	537^th	1043	48.5%

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Rank History for White students at Hartman Elementary Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.34	476^th	1236	61.5%

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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 Hartman Elementary Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	683	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	688
1989	711	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1990	757	4	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
1991	763	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	769
1992	771	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	774
1993	760	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	764
1994	782	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	786
1995	827	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
1996	827	2	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	839
1997	818	4	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	833
1998	785	1	0	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	802
1999	795	1	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
2000	539	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2001	496	2	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	506
2002	493	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
2003	493	2	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	502
2004	504	2	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	515
2005	511	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	524
2006	529	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	536
2007	532	5	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	540
2008	541	8	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	556
2009	525	5	6	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	543
2010	544	4	4	11	0	n/a	n/a	2	565
2011	522	1	4	12	4	0	8	0	551
2012	523	2	4	15	2	1	10	0	557
2013	525	0	2	16	2	1	15	0	561
2014	522	2	2	9	2	0	14	0	551
2015	506	1	2	7	0	0	18	0	534
2016	485	1	3	6	0	0	16	0	511
2017	494	1	2	4	0	0	15	0	516
2018	456	1	1	5	1	0	14	0	478
2019	451	1	1	8	1	0	16	0	478
2020	426	1	1	10	1	0	10	0	449
2021	425	2	2	5	1	0	11	0	446
2022	417	4	2	6	1	0	11	0	441
2023	428	7	3	6	0	0	12	0	456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Hartman Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	38.0	18.1	n/a
1989	718	37.0	19.4	n/a
1990	764	39.5	19.3	0
1991	769	41.5	18.5	n/a
1992	774	43.0	18.0	n/a
1993	764	37.5	20.4	n/a
1994	786	39.0	20.2	n/a
1995	839	40.3	20.8	n/a
1996	839	40.3	20.8	n/a
1997	833	43.3	19.2	n/a
1998	802	43.3	18.5	n/a
1999	811	43.5	18.6	n/a
2000	546	46.5	11.7	27.5
2001	506	32.0	15.8	29.2
2002	502	36.7	13.7	25.9
2003	502	36.7	13.7	25.9
2004	515	36.4	14.1	30.1
2005	524	36.4	14.4	24.8
2006	536	37.2	14.4	34
2007	540	39.5	13.7	35.9
2008	556	44.7	12.4	36
2009	543	45.4	12.0	44.9
2010	565	43.0	13.1	31.3
2011	551	44.0	12.5	28.1
2012	557	38.2	14.5	30.7
2013	561	34.2	16.3	30.3
2014	551	35.0	15.7	26.3
2015	534	32.0	16.6	25.3
2016	511	34.0	15.0	20.9
2017	516	35.3	14.6	32
2018	478	36.3	13.1	32
2019	478	37.5	12.7	34.7
2020	449	37.4	12.0	30.5
2021	446	37.4	11.9	33.9
2022	441	33.7	13.0	21.8
2023	456	36.3	12.5	12.7

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 Hartman Elementary Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	38.0	18.1	n/a
1989	718	37.0	19.4	n/a
1990	764	39.5	19.3	0
1991	769	41.5	18.5	n/a
1992	774	43.0	18.0	n/a
1993	764	37.5	20.4	n/a
1994	786	39.0	20.2	n/a
1995	839	40.3	20.8	n/a
1996	839	40.3	20.8	n/a
1997	833	43.3	19.2	n/a
1998	802	43.3	18.5	n/a
1999	811	43.5	18.6	n/a
2000	546	46.5	11.7	27.5
2001	506	32.0	15.8	29.2
2002	502	36.7	13.7	25.9
2003	502	36.7	13.7	25.9
2004	515	36.4	14.1	30.1
2005	524	36.4	14.4	24.8
2006	536	37.2	14.4	34
2007	540	39.5	13.7	35.9
2008	556	44.7	12.4	36
2009	543	45.4	12.0	44.9
2010	565	43.0	13.1	31.3
2011	551	44.0	12.5	28.1
2012	557	38.2	14.5	30.7
2013	561	34.2	16.3	30.3
2014	551	35.0	15.7	26.3
2015	534	32.0	16.6	25.3
2016	511	34.0	15.0	20.9
2017	516	35.3	14.6	32
2018	478	36.3	13.1	32
2019	478	37.5	12.7	34.7
2020	449	37.4	12.0	30.5
2021	446	37.4	11.9	33.9
2022	441	33.7	13.0	21.8
2023	456	36.3	12.5	12.7

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 Hartman Elementary Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$525 (3.8%)	$13,375 (96.2%)	$13,900
2020	$1,196 (8.1%)	$13,567 (91.9%)	$14,763
2021	$495 (3.2%)	$14,884 (96.8%)	$15,379
2022	$1,118 (7.1%)	$14,577 (92.9%)	$15,695

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hartman Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 716^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 407^th of 1534 Elementary schools	19.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hartman Elementary Center)	74.4	70.8	3.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hartman Elementary Center)	70.7	65.3	5.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Hartman Elementary Center)	50.6	53.3	2.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Hartman Elementary Center)	78.5	88	9.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hartman Elementary Center)	62.4	66.3	3.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Hartman Elementary Center)	61.7	61	0.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Hartman Elementary Center)	78.5	88	9.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hartman Elementary Center)	66.3	65.9	0.4%
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	478	456	4.6%
African American	1	7	600%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	8	6	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	451	428	5.1%
Two or More Races	16	12	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	12.7%	22%

Schools Near Hartman Elementary Center

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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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartman Elementary Center	Public	K-4	802 Southern Drive	Catawissa	17820	Columbia County	Southern Columbia Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 356-3250	456	36	12.5	12.7%	428 (93.9%)	7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	73.9	407^th of 1534 public elementary schools	73.5%		83.1	236^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.6%	171	70.8	53.3			61.0	88.0	88.0	65.3	66.3			65.9	$15,695	$1,118	$14,577
W W Evans Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	59 Perry Ave	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-3167	220	16	14.0	30.9%	202 (91.8%)	4 (1.8%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	82.1	241^st of 1534 public elementary schools	84.3%		75.6	372^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	75.7%	131	79.6	82.5	64.0		77.1	97.5	97.5	65.1	72.5	52.0		64.8	$11,412	$720	$10,692
Danville Primary School	Public	K-2	931 Ironmen Lane	Danville	17821	Montour County	Danville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 271-3268	511	45	11.2	40.7%	436 (85.3%)	9 (1.8%)	22 (4.3%)	24 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)								(n/a)													$13,217	$2,237	$10,980
Memorial Elementary School	Public	K-5	500 Market St	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-7885	432	38	11.4	62.5%	312 (72.2%)	36 (8.3%)	53 (12.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	65.4	587^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.7%		69.3	508^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.9%	79	74.7	60.3	47.4		61.8	80.7	80.7	59.2	59.3	46.6		55.3	$12,710	$512	$12,198
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 339-1500	790	59	13.3	99.9%	642 (81.3%)	22 (2.8%)	91 (11.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	34.3	1085^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.3%		37.2	1060^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.9%	25	23.4	20.5	28.8	25.7	24.9	90.3	90.3	27.0	30.1	48.6	57.3	41.7	$11,820	$851	$10,969
Shamokin Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	3000 W State St	Coal Township	17866	Northumberland County	Shamokin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 648-5721	832	64	12.9	100.0%	608 (73.1%)	49 (5.9%)	135 (16.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.1%)	25.1	1169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	23.8%		27.8	1137^th of 1534 public elementary schools	25.9%	32	39.7	19.5			29.9	67.4	67.4	32.1	35.0			33.6	$12,183	$1,271	$10,912
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
Beaver-Main Elementary School	Public	K-5	245 Beaver Valley Road	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Bloomsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-0309	99	8	12.3	39.4%	97 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.5	166^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.2%		82.1	251^st of 1534 public elementary schools	83.6%	85	76.2	57.1	86.4		75.4	100.0	100.0	80.9	57.2	86.4		77.2	$12,039	$526	$11,512
Central Columbia Elementary School	Public	K-4	4777 Old Berwick Rd	Bloomsburg	17815	Columbia County	Central Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 784-2850	699	52	13.4	37.3%	635 (90.8%)	5 (0.7%)	14 (2.0%)	15 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.1%)	83.2	220^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.7%		78.8	310^th of 1534 public elementary schools	79.8%	90	71.7	76.5			74.2	92.7	92.7	72.5	66.6			69.4	$19,008	$2,842	$16,166
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartman Elementary Center

Is Hartman Elementary Center a good school?

Hartman Elementary Center ranks 407^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Hartman Elementary Center in?

Southern Columbia Area School District

What schools do graduates of Hartman Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend Hartman Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southern Columbia Middle School
High : Southern Columbia High School

How many students attend Hartman Elementary Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Hartman Elementary Center.

What is the racial makeup of Hartman Elementary Center?

Students at Hartman Elementary Center are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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