Southern Fulton Elementary School

Summary:

Southern Fulton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, serving 372 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Central Fulton School District. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its performance is generally on par with or slightly below nearby schools in the Everett Area School District and Tuscarora School District.

Southern Fulton Elementary School stands out with its significantly higher percentage of white students (93.01%) compared to nearby schools and the state average. The school's science proficiency rates are exceptionally high, with 84.3% of all grades proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 65.6%. However, the school's math and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are slightly lower than the state averages. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.62%) may indicate socioeconomic challenges that the school is working to address.

While Southern Fulton Elementary School's overall performance is consistent, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's strengths in science education and its lower student-teacher ratio of 12:1 suggest areas of potential. Continued focus on improving academic performance, particularly in math and ELA, while maintaining its strong science program, could help the school better serve its students and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3072 Great Cove Rd
       Warfordsburg, PA  17267-9008


(717) 294-3400

District: Southern Fulton School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
865th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,118 Help


Students who attend Southern Fulton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks worse than 56.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Fulton Elementary School is 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Fulton Elementary School is $17,118.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southern Fulton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Fulton Elementary School 865th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southern Fulton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Southern Fulton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Fulton School District 332nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.88 949th 1302 27.1%
2004 27.71 1030th 1308 21.3%
2005 61.63 592nd 1299 54.4%
2006 66.34 558th 1545 63.9%
2007 73.89 397th 1555 74.5%
2008 71.97 425th 1551 72.6%
2009 78.05 250th 1549 83.9%
2010 78.47 245th 1579 84.5%
2011 69.73 511th 1597 68.0%
2012 74.84 393rd 1599 75.4%
2013 69.81 508th 1519 66.6%
2014 69.07 524th 1467 64.3%
2015 59.84 710th 1474 51.8%
2016 52.79 883rd 1554 43.2%
2017 53.96 849th 1547 45.1%
2018 53.91 839th 1530 45.2%
2019 56.07 807th 1544 47.7%
2021 50.17 811th 1433 43.4%
2022 48.59 915th 1534 40.4%
2023 50.44 865th 1534 43.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.68 765th 1414 45.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.44 426th 1043 59.2%
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Rank History for White students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.54 902nd 1236 27.0%
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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 Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 487 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 487 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 494 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 502 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 473 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 453 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 480 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 482
2002 484 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 484 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 480 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2005 491 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 490 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2007 484 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 486 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2009 487 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2010 475 1 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2011 466 0 4 2 1 4 0 0 477
2012 409 0 3 4 1 4 3 0 424
2013 409 0 3 5 1 2 8 0 428
2014 380 1 4 7 2 2 10 0 406
2015 360 1 2 7 1 0 11 0 382
2016 371 1 2 3 1 1 10 0 389
2017 380 1 1 4 0 1 12 0 399
2018 376 1 3 5 0 1 10 0 396
2019 365 1 3 5 0 1 7 0 382
2020 375 2 3 5 0 1 5 0 391
2021 352 1 3 4 0 1 2 0 363
2022 350 2 3 4 0 1 2 0 362
2023 346 2 3 11 2 1 7 0 372

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 Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1995 489 24.0 20.4 n/a
1996 489 24.0 20.4 n/a
1997 498 24.0 20.8 n/a
1998 507 25.0 20.3 n/a
1999 478 25.0 19.1 n/a
2000 458 26.0 17.6 0
2001 482 26.0 18.5 0
2002 488 26.0 18.8 0
2003 488 26.0 18.8 0
2004 483 28.0 17.3 0
2005 493 30.0 16.4 0
2006 495 31.0 16.0 38.4
2007 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2008 490 33.5 14.6 n/a
2009 492 33.5 14.7 42.7
2010 485 36.0 13.4 42.9
2011 477 33.9 14.0 45.9
2012 424 31.9 13.2 45
2013 428 29.9 14.3 48.6
2014 406 31.1 13.0 52
2015 382 31.0 12.3 51.3
2016 389 31.0 12.5 55
2017 399 31.3 12.7 52.1
2018 396 30.6 12.9 49.5
2019 382 30.6 12.4 44
2020 391 29.7 13.1 42.2
2021 363 28.7 12.6 39.9
2022 362 27.7 13.0 40.1
2023 372 31.0 12.0 44.6

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 Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 458 25.0 18.3 n/a
1995 489 24.0 20.4 n/a
1996 489 24.0 20.4 n/a
1997 498 24.0 20.8 n/a
1998 507 25.0 20.3 n/a
1999 478 25.0 19.1 n/a
2000 458 26.0 17.6 0
2001 482 26.0 18.5 0
2002 488 26.0 18.8 0
2003 488 26.0 18.8 0
2004 483 28.0 17.3 0
2005 493 30.0 16.4 0
2006 495 31.0 16.0 38.4
2007 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2008 490 33.5 14.6 n/a
2009 492 33.5 14.7 42.7
2010 485 36.0 13.4 42.9
2011 477 33.9 14.0 45.9
2012 424 31.9 13.2 45
2013 428 29.9 14.3 48.6
2014 406 31.1 13.0 52
2015 382 31.0 12.3 51.3
2016 389 31.0 12.5 55
2017 399 31.3 12.7 52.1
2018 396 30.6 12.9 49.5
2019 382 30.6 12.4 44
2020 391 29.7 13.1 42.2
2021 363 28.7 12.6 39.9
2022 362 27.7 13.0 40.1
2023 372 31.0 12.0 44.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Fulton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $17,684 (100.0%) $17,684
2020 $819 (4.6%) $17,002 (95.4%) $17,821
2021 $1,133 (5.9%) $18,058 (94.1%) $19,190
2022 $552 (3.2%) $16,566 (96.8%) $17,118

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 807th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 865th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)65.356.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)79.654.3
 25.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)44.239.2
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southern Fulton Elementary School)92.384.3
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)59.651
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)33.938.6
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)49.235.1
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)38.937.2
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)68.554.9
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)44.942.4
 2.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Southern Fulton Elementary School)92.384.3
 8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)63.648.3
 15.3%
   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 Students382372
 2.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian02
Asian33
Hispanic511
 120%
Pacific Islander11
White365346
 5.2%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%44.6%
 0.6%


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Students who attend Southern Fulton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Southern Fulton Elementary School.

Students at Southern Fulton Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks 865th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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