Rockhill Elementary School

Summary:

Rockhill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania, serving 156 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Southern Huntingdon County School District, which is ranked 406 out of 610 districts in the state.

Rockhill Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 57.3% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 33.6% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also excels in PSSA Science, with 92% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 60.8% and the state's 65.8%. Additionally, Rockhill Elementary's performance in PSSA English Language Arts, with 62.2% of students proficient or better, surpasses the district's 49.1% and the state's 53%. The school's strong performance extends to its student subgroups, particularly its Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, who rank 112 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Rockhill Elementary's success can be attributed to its efficient use of resources, with a steady increase in per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio. The school's consistent improvement, moving from the bottom quartile in 2013-2014 to the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that it is implementing effective strategies and interventions to support student learning. While Southern Huntingdon County School District schools like Spring Farms Elementary and Shade Gap Elementary lag behind, Rockhill Elementary's performance is on par with or exceeds that of some nearby schools outside the district, such as Forbes Road Elementary and Fannett-Metal Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 510 Meadow St
       Rockhill Furnace, PA  17249-3631


(814) 447-5529

District: Southern Huntingdon County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
512th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,773 Help


Students who attend Rockhill Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  156

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Two or more races:
2.6%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rockhill Elementary School ranks better than 66.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), two or more races (2.6%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Southern Huntingdon County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rockhill Elementary School is 8.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockhill Elementary School is $14,773, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockhill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockhill Elementary School 512th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rockhill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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White students:


Southern Huntingdon County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Huntingdon County School District 406th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockhill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 80.63 245th 1302 81.2%
2004 45.72 845th 1308 35.4%
2005 62.47 569th 1299 56.2%
2006 38.63 1164th 1545 24.7%
2007 37.94 1162nd 1555 25.3%
2008 32.95 1238th 1551 20.2%
2009 37.97 1180th 1549 23.8%
2010 36.03 1229th 1579 22.2%
2011 35.38 1247th 1597 21.9%
2012 46.10 1110th 1599 30.6%
2013 23.04 1256th 1519 17.3%
2014 33.94 1127th 1467 23.2%
2015 28.21 1126th 1474 23.6%
2016 44.88 1004th 1554 35.4%
2017 43.19 1028th 1547 33.5%
2018 34.03 1119th 1530 26.9%
2019 23.40 1219th 1544 21.0%
2021 37.46 994th 1433 30.6%
2022 52.75 846th 1534 44.9%
2023 56.77 762nd 1534 50.3%
2024 69.08 512th 1526 66.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.66 422nd 1414 70.2%
2024 85.32 112th 1432 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.52 496th 1488 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Rockhill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.74 896th 1236 27.5%
2024 50.54 636th 1229 48.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rockhill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 230 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1990 216 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 226 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1992 237 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 223 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1994 228 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1995 239 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1996 239 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1997 233 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 217 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 217 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2000 210 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2001 207 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2003 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2004 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2005 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2006 193 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 178 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 181 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2009 186 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2010 180 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2011 173 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 174
2012 174 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 176
2013 173 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 176
2014 191 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 195
2015 189 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 196
2016 182 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 188
2017 178 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 184
2018 161 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 168
2019 156 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 163
2020 150 3 0 3 0 0 2 0 158
2021 156 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 165
2022 166 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 172
2023 151 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 156

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 Rockhill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1989 230 11.7 19.6 n/a
1990 217 18.0 12.0 0
1991 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1992 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1993 229 14.0 16.4 n/a
1994 237 14.0 16.9 n/a
1995 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1996 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1997 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
1998 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1999 225 15.0 15.0 n/a
2000 215 14.0 15.4 37.7
2001 213 14.0 15.2 32.9
2002 196 15.5 12.6 39.8
2003 196 15.5 12.6 39.8
2004 213 16.5 12.9 34.3
2005 189 15.5 12.2 41.3
2006 194 17.5 11.1 42.3
2007 179 17.5 10.2 45.3
2008 182 18.0 10.1 42.3
2009 187 16.5 11.3 48.7
2010 182 16.2 11.1 56.6
2011 174 14.2 12.2 52.9
2012 176 11.6 15.0 55.1
2013 176 16.0 11.0 47.7
2014 195 15.3 12.7 49.2
2015 196 16.0 12.2 55.1
2016 188 16.0 11.7 44.1
2017 184 16.4 11.1 50
2018 168 15.0 11.2 48.2
2019 163 17.0 9.5 52.8
2020 158 14.0 11.2 53.2
2021 165 14.0 11.7 55.8
2022 172 18.0 9.5 46.5
2023 156 18.0 8.6 60.3

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 Rockhill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 13.0 17.9 n/a
1989 230 11.7 19.6 n/a
1990 217 18.0 12.0 0
1991 229 18.0 12.7 n/a
1992 242 19.0 12.7 n/a
1993 229 14.0 16.4 n/a
1994 237 14.0 16.9 n/a
1995 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1996 249 15.0 16.6 n/a
1997 243 15.0 16.2 n/a
1998 223 15.0 14.9 n/a
1999 225 15.0 15.0 n/a
2000 215 14.0 15.4 37.7
2001 213 14.0 15.2 32.9
2002 196 15.5 12.6 39.8
2003 196 15.5 12.6 39.8
2004 213 16.5 12.9 34.3
2005 189 15.5 12.2 41.3
2006 194 17.5 11.1 42.3
2007 179 17.5 10.2 45.3
2008 182 18.0 10.1 42.3
2009 187 16.5 11.3 48.7
2010 182 16.2 11.1 56.6
2011 174 14.2 12.2 52.9
2012 176 11.6 15.0 55.1
2013 176 16.0 11.0 47.7
2014 195 15.3 12.7 49.2
2015 196 16.0 12.2 55.1
2016 188 16.0 11.7 44.1
2017 184 16.4 11.1 50
2018 168 15.0 11.2 48.2
2019 163 17.0 9.5 52.8
2020 158 14.0 11.2 53.2
2021 165 14.0 11.7 55.8
2022 172 18.0 9.5 46.5
2023 156 18.0 8.6 60.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockhill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $573 (6.5%) $8,186 (93.5%) $8,759
2020 $505 (3.9%) $12,547 (96.1%) $13,053
2021 $911 (6.8%) $12,391 (93.2%) $13,302
2022 $1,261 (8.5%) $13,512 (91.5%) $14,773

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockhill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1219th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 762nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 29.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rockhill Elementary School)3056
 26%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockhill Elementary School)38.160
 21.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rockhill Elementary School)18.848.1
 29.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rockhill Elementary School)61.377.7
 16.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockhill Elementary School)40.755.5
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rockhill Elementary School)32.335
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockhill Elementary School)55.855
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Rockhill Elementary School)26.747.2
 20.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rockhill Elementary School)61.377.7
 16.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rockhill Elementary School)4656.9
 10.9%
   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 Students163156
 4.3%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White156151
 3.2%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.8%60.3%
 7.5%


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Rockhill Elementary School ranks 512th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 156 students attended Rockhill Elementary School.

Students at Rockhill Elementary School are 97% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rockhill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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