Is Southern Fulton Elementary School a good school?

Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks 745 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Southern Fulton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 374 students attended Southern Fulton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Southern Fulton Elementary School?

Students at Southern Fulton Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Southern Fulton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Southern Fulton Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School

Southern Fulton Elementary School

Summary:

Southern Fulton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 372 students in grades PK-6 in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, part of the Southern Fulton School District. This school consistently outperforms the state average on PSSA tests, particularly in Science and English Language Arts, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio.

Southern Fulton Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance. In 2023-2024, the school had 42.4% proficiency in Math compared to the state's 40.4%, and an impressive 87.6% proficiency in Science, significantly higher than the state average of 77.1%. The school also excels in English Language Arts, with 58.1% proficiency compared to the state's 53%. Additionally, the school's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform particularly well, ranking among the top Pennsylvania elementary schools in these categories.

Compared to nearby schools, Everett Area Elementary School had 36.1% proficiency in Math, while Mountain View Elementary School had 64.3% proficiency in the same subject. Southern Fulton Elementary's strong performance, investment in resources, and focus on supporting diverse student groups contribute to its success as a high-achieving elementary school in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

3072 Great Cove Rd
Warfordsburg, PA 17267-9008

(717) 294-3400

District: Southern Fulton School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,118

Students who attend Southern Fulton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Southern Fulton Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 374

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southern Fulton Elementary School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.9%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Fulton Elementary School is 11.6. (See more...)

Compare Southern Fulton Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Fulton Elementary School is $17,118.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Fulton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Fulton Elementary School 745^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southern Fulton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Southern Fulton School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Fulton School District 232^nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2003	33.88	949^th	1302	27.1%
2004	27.71	1030^th	1308	21.3%
2005	61.63	592^nd	1299	54.4%
2006	66.34	558^th	1545	63.9%
2007	73.89	397^th	1555	74.5%
2008	71.97	425^th	1551	72.6%
2009	78.05	250^th	1549	83.9%
2010	78.47	245^th	1579	84.5%
2011	69.73	511^th	1597	68.0%
2012	74.84	393^rd	1599	75.4%
2013	69.81	508^th	1519	66.6%
2014	69.07	524^th	1467	64.3%
2015	59.84	710^th	1474	51.8%
2016	52.79	883^rd	1554	43.2%
2017	53.96	849^th	1547	45.1%
2018	53.91	839^th	1530	45.2%
2019	56.07	807^th	1544	47.7%
2021	50.17	811^th	1433	43.4%
2022	48.59	915^th	1534	40.4%
2023	50.44	865^th	1534	43.6%
2024	57.82	745^th	1526	51.2%

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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	765^th	1414	45.9%
2024	61.03	564^th	1432	60.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	50.16	839^th	1488	43.6%

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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	426^th	1043	59.2%
2024	73.88	200^th	1084	81.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Southern Fulton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	62.30	604^th	1495	59.6%

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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	902^nd	1236	27.0%
2024	39.42	816^th	1229	33.6%

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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 Southern Fulton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	458	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	458
1995	487	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
1996	487	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	489
1997	494	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	498
1998	502	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	507
1999	473	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	478
2000	453	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	458
2001	480	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	482
2002	484	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	488
2003	484	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	488
2004	480	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	483
2005	491	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	493
2006	490	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	495
2007	484	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	487
2008	486	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	490
2009	487	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	492
2010	475	1	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	485
2011	466	0	4	2	1	4	0	477
2012	409	0	3	4	1	4	3	424
2013	409	0	3	5	1	2	8	428
2014	380	1	4	7	2	2	10	406
2015	360	1	2	7	1	0	11	382
2016	371	1	2	3	1	1	10	389
2017	380	1	1	4	0	1	12	399
2018	376	1	3	5	0	1	10	396
2019	365	1	3	5	0	1	7	382
2020	375	2	3	5	0	1	5	391
2021	352	1	3	4	0	1	2	363
2022	350	2	3	4	0	1	2	362
2023	346	2	3	11	2	1	7	372
2024	351	3	1	10	1	1	7	374

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

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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
2024	374	32.0	11.6	50

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
2024	374	32.0	11.6	50

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 807^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 865^th 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)	65.3	56.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	79.6	54.3	25.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	44.2	39.2	5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	92.3	84.3	8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	59.6	51	8.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	33.9	38.6	4.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	49.2	35.1	14.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	38.9	37.2	1.7%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	68.5	54.9	13.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	44.9	42.4	2.5%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	92.3	84.3	8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southern Fulton Elementary School)	63.6	48.3	15.3%
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	382	372	2.6%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	365	346	5.2%
Two or More Races	7	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44%	44.6%	0.6%

Schools Near Southern Fulton 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 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
Southern Fulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3072 Great Cove Rd	Warfordsburg	17267	Fulton County	Southern Fulton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 294-3400	374	32	11.6	50.0%	351 (93.9%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	57.8	745^th of 1526 public elementary schools	51.2%		50.4	865^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.6%	120	58.9	33.3	45.7	30.9	42.4	87.6	87.6	60.8	52.1	47.8	69.0	58.1	$17,118	$552	$16,566
Breezewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	133 N Main St	Breezewood	15533	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	63	6	10.8	69.8%	60 (95.2%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	57.6	751^st of 1526 public elementary schools	50.8%		68.5	525^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.8%	226		58.9	38.5		60.0	70.6	70.6		52.9	69.2		67.5	$16,204	$3,971	$12,233
McConnellsburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	151 E Cherry St	Mc Connellsburg	17233	Fulton County	Central Fulton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 485-4438	448	33	13.5	54.2%	397 (88.6%)	9 (2.0%)	18 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (5.1%)	62.3	659^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.8%		60.3	695^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.7%	36	56.1	62.2	40.8		52.3	90.9	90.9	57.9	56.1	53.9		55.7	$18,852	$1,594	$17,259
Mercersburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	30 S Park Ave	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 328-5278	238	19	12.6	100.0%	214 (89.9%)	4 (1.7%)	9 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	68.1	533^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	65.1%		72	455^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.3%	78	52.1	87.9	52.8		62.4	97.0	97.0	47.9	84.9	55.6		60.7	$6,206	$597	$5,609
Montgomery Elementary School	Public	K-5	9138 Fort Loudon Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 328-2023	205	14	14.4	100.0%	191 (93.2%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	34.2	1074^th of 1526 public elementary schools	29.6%		40.9	1005^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.5%	69	57.5	39.1	34.7		44.1	65.2	65.2	48.5	28.3	34.7		36.3	$5,609	$564	$5,045
Everett Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 E 1st Ave	Everett	15537	Bedford County	Everett Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 652-9114	438	31	14.3	100.0%	410 (93.6%)	5 (1.1%)	15 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	40.2	1005^th of 1526 public elementary schools	34.1%		45.6	940^th of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%	65	45.9	30.5	33.3		36.1	77.8	77.8	44.3	43.1	52.2		46.5	$15,162	$2,079	$13,082
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-5	2311 Lemar Rd	Mercersburg	17236	Franklin County	Tuscarora School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 328-2191	193	16	12.3	100.0%	172 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	73.4	429^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.9%		66.1	571^st of 1534 public elementary schools	62.8%	142	88.4	71.4	45.5		64.3	89.3	89.3	76.9	75.0	50.0		64.3	$5,156	$349	$4,807

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