Spring Farms Elementary School

Summary:

Spring Farms Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 179 students in grades K-5 in the Southern Huntingdon County School District in Three Springs, PA. The school has a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger and a student population that is predominantly White (93.3%).

Despite spending more per student ($13,184 in 2021-2022) than the state average, Spring Farms Elementary consistently underperforms on PSSA tests in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the state and district averages. In 2022-2023, only 31.7% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 34% for the district. The school also struggles with the performance of its subgroups, with White students ranking 1107 out of 1236 PA elementary schools, low socioeconomic status students ranking 937 out of 1414, and disabled students ranking 566 out of 1043.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the same district, such as Shade Gap Elementary and Rockhill Elementary, perform better on PSSA tests and have higher statewide rankings, suggesting that the issues at Spring Farms Elementary may be specific to the school rather than the district as a whole. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (59.78% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and the lack of improvement despite increased spending suggest that the school may need to implement more targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 12075 Old Plank Road
       Three Springs, PA  17264-9700


(814) 447-5529

District: Southern Huntingdon County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1063rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,184 Help


Students who attend Spring Farms Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  179

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.9%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.8% Help


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Compare Details Spring Farms Elementary School ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.96. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Spring Farms Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Southern Huntingdon County School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Farms Elementary School is 13.7, which is the highest 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 Spring Farms Elementary School is $13,184, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Southern Huntingdon County School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Spring Farms Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Farms Elementary School 1063rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Spring Farms Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Southern Huntingdon County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Huntingdon County School District 439th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Farms Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Farms Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.86 1167th 1302 10.4%
2004 24.36 1057th 1308 19.2%
2005 10.34 1176th 1299 9.5%
2006 23.57 1318th 1545 14.7%
2007 5.47 1479th 1555 4.9%
2008 36.66 1191st 1551 23.2%
2009 21.08 1344th 1549 13.2%
2010 41.98 1143rd 1579 27.6%
2011 35.62 1244th 1597 22.1%
2012 38.42 1206th 1599 24.6%
2013 48.81 988th 1519 35.0%
2014 53.03 874th 1467 40.4%
2015 52.48 848th 1474 42.5%
2016 47.76 968th 1554 37.7%
2017 35.16 1118th 1547 27.7%
2018 36.79 1096th 1530 28.4%
2019 31.45 1137th 1544 26.4%
2021 34.62 1028th 1433 28.3%
2022 45.81 955th 1534 37.7%
2023 36.96 1063rd 1534 30.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Farms Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.46 937th 1414 33.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Farms Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.27 566th 1043 45.7%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Farms Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.86 1107th 1236 10.4%
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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 Spring Farms Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 255 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1989 228 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1990 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 199 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 197 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 200
1993 215 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 228 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1995 232 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 232 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 247 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1998 244 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1999 252 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2000 239 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 214 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 217
2002 213 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 213 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 214 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2005 186 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2006 183 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2007 194 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 180 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 182
2009 185 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2010 177 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 180
2011 168 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 170
2012 160 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 163
2013 225 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 230
2014 222 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 226
2015 205 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 207
2016 225 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 228
2017 232 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 236
2018 222 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 227
2019 209 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 219
2020 209 6 0 3 0 0 0 0 218
2021 186 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 191
2022 180 2 0 7 0 0 1 0 190
2023 167 2 0 7 0 0 3 0 179

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 Spring Farms Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 12.0 21.2 n/a
1989 229 12.7 18.0 n/a
1990 217 16.0 13.5 0
1991 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1992 200 16.0 12.5 n/a
1993 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
1994 231 14.0 16.5 n/a
1995 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1996 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1997 251 14.0 17.9 n/a
1998 246 14.0 17.6 n/a
1999 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
2000 245 13.0 18.8 28.2
2001 217 14.0 15.5 24.9
2002 217 14.0 15.5 35
2003 217 14.0 15.5 35
2004 216 12.0 18.0 40.3
2005 188 15.0 12.5 40.4
2006 187 16.0 11.7 38
2007 194 16.0 12.1 36.6
2008 182 17.0 10.7 50
2009 187 15.3 12.2 52.4
2010 180 14.8 12.1 59.2
2011 170 14.7 11.5 51.2
2012 163 11.7 13.8 42.9
2013 230 15.0 15.3 49.6
2014 226 17.3 13.0 35.8
2015 207 16.0 12.9 49.8
2016 228 15.0 15.2 39.9
2017 236 15.6 15.0 48.7
2018 227 16.0 14.1 49.8
2019 219 17.0 12.8 47.9
2020 218 18.0 12.1 45.9
2021 191 14.0 13.6 48.7
2022 190 14.0 13.5 43.7
2023 179 13.0 13.7 59.8

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 Spring Farms Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 255 12.0 21.2 n/a
1989 229 12.7 18.0 n/a
1990 217 16.0 13.5 0
1991 200 13.0 15.3 n/a
1992 200 16.0 12.5 n/a
1993 216 15.0 14.4 n/a
1994 231 14.0 16.5 n/a
1995 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1996 237 15.0 15.8 n/a
1997 251 14.0 17.9 n/a
1998 246 14.0 17.6 n/a
1999 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
2000 245 13.0 18.8 28.2
2001 217 14.0 15.5 24.9
2002 217 14.0 15.5 35
2003 217 14.0 15.5 35
2004 216 12.0 18.0 40.3
2005 188 15.0 12.5 40.4
2006 187 16.0 11.7 38
2007 194 16.0 12.1 36.6
2008 182 17.0 10.7 50
2009 187 15.3 12.2 52.4
2010 180 14.8 12.1 59.2
2011 170 14.7 11.5 51.2
2012 163 11.7 13.8 42.9
2013 230 15.0 15.3 49.6
2014 226 17.3 13.0 35.8
2015 207 16.0 12.9 49.8
2016 228 15.0 15.2 39.9
2017 236 15.6 15.0 48.7
2018 227 16.0 14.1 49.8
2019 219 17.0 12.8 47.9
2020 218 18.0 12.1 45.9
2021 191 14.0 13.6 48.7
2022 190 14.0 13.5 43.7
2023 179 13.0 13.7 59.8

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 Spring Farms Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (4.6%) $7,879 (95.4%) $8,256
2020 $502 (3.9%) $12,473 (96.1%) $12,975
2021 $911 (6.8%) $12,391 (93.2%) $13,302
2022 $1,261 (9.6%) $11,923 (90.4%) $13,184

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Farms Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1137th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1063rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Spring Farms Elementary School)57.853
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Farms Elementary School)57.953
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Spring Farms Elementary School)31.520
 11.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Spring Farms Elementary School)76.583.9
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Farms Elementary School)38.329
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Spring Farms Elementary School)2520.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Farms Elementary School)3541.2
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Spring Farms Elementary School)38.131.7
 6.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Spring Farms Elementary School)76.583.9
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Spring Farms Elementary School)43.741.5
 2.2%
   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 Students219179
 18.3%
African American82
 75%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White209167
 20.1%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.9%59.8%
 11.8%


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Students at Spring Farms Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 179 students attended Spring Farms Elementary School.

Students who attend Spring Farms Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Huntingdon County High School/Middle School

Spring Farms Elementary School ranks 1063rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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