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Shrewsbury Elementary School

Summary:

Shrewsbury Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 499 students in grades K-6 in the Southern York County School District in Shrewsbury, PA. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 572 out of 1,526 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shrewsbury Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outpacing the state averages in PSSA proficiency rates across Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) for all grades. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 52.5% in Math, 80.8% in Science, and 60.3% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly impressive in Science, where it outpaces the state by over 15 percentage points. Shrewsbury Elementary also outperforms its own district in most PSSA subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school performs well across various student subgroups, including White students, Low Socioeconomic Status students, and Disabled students.

While Shrewsbury Elementary School's overall performance is strong, there are a few areas where the school could potentially improve, such as in 5th grade Math proficiency, which has been slightly lower than the district and state averages in recent years. The school's ranking for Male students (511 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools) is also slightly lower than its ranking for Female students (626 out of 1,488), suggesting a need to address any potential gender-based achievement gaps. Nonetheless, Shrewsbury Elementary School's commitment to investing in student resources and maintaining a stable academic environment has contributed to its strong reputation and performance within the region, outperforming nearby schools like Friendship Elementary School and Southern Elementary School in most PSSA subject areas and grade levels.


Detail:

Public K-6

 331 S Main St
       Shrewsbury, PA  17361

(717) 235-4811

District: Southern York County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,484 Help


Students who attend Shrewsbury Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Southern Middle School
High:    Susquehannock High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  487

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.8%
Hispanic:
5.1%
African American:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shrewsbury Elementary School ranks better than 62.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southern York County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.94. (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 Racial makeup is: White (84.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), African American (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Southern York County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shrewsbury Elementary School is 13.9. 1 elementary schools in the Southern York County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shrewsbury Elementary School is $16,484. 1 elementary schools in the Southern York County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shrewsbury Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shrewsbury Elementary School 572nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shrewsbury Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Southern York County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern York County School District 165th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shrewsbury Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.94 359th 1302 72.4%
2004 70.96 416th 1308 68.2%
2005 62.16 579th 1299 55.4%
2006 71.67 437th 1545 71.7%
2007 77.90 287th 1555 81.5%
2008 79.83 217th 1551 86.0%
2009 82.69 123rd 1549 92.1%
2010 74.59 354th 1579 77.6%
2011 71.65 450th 1597 71.8%
2012 73.06 452nd 1599 71.7%
2013 74.69 379th 1519 75.0%
2014 76.36 319th 1467 78.3%
2015 74.67 369th 1474 75.0%
2016 71.35 477th 1554 69.3%
2017 69.37 522nd 1547 66.3%
2018 59.84 726th 1530 52.5%
2019 64.80 621st 1544 59.8%
2021 57.79 683rd 1433 52.3%
2022 71.67 468th 1534 69.5%
2023 71.11 473rd 1534 69.2%
2024 65.94 572nd 1526 62.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.30 410th 1414 71.0%
2024 67.64 438th 1432 69.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.32 626th 1488 57.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.66 359th 1043 65.6%
2024 61.70 332nd 1084 69.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.91 511th 1495 65.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shrewsbury Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.53 482nd 1236 61.0%
2024 56.84 531st 1229 56.8%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Shrewsbury Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 675 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 654 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 661
2001 678 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2002 547 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 547 7 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 561 9 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2005 548 11 6 2 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2006 571 16 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2007 577 25 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2008 559 29 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2009 527 30 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2010 515 34 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2011 512 37 13 11 0 0 2 0 575
2012 515 42 14 13 2 0 2 0 588
2013 491 44 12 14 2 2 1 0 566
2014 476 43 11 11 2 3 2 0 548
2015 460 42 10 10 1 1 2 0 526
2016 443 51 11 13 1 2 2 0 523
2017 461 42 10 16 1 2 3 0 535
2018 470 32 10 21 0 1 1 0 535
2019 486 30 10 18 0 1 4 0 549
2020 483 26 8 20 0 2 8 0 547
2021 437 18 6 28 1 2 13 0 505
2022 427 21 9 24 1 1 14 0 497
2023 425 22 8 26 0 1 17 0 499
2024 413 20 8 25 0 1 20 0 487

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 Shrewsbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 681 37.3 18.3 n/a
2000 661 39.8 16.6 7.9
2001 683 41.3 16.5 6.4
2002 558 35.9 15.5 6.5
2003 558 35.9 15.5 6.5
2004 577 35.0 16.5 6.9
2005 568 35.1 16.2 6.3
2006 599 34.5 17.4 6.8
2007 617 36.9 16.7 8.1
2008 609 38.1 16.0 9.4
2009 577 42.0 13.7 12.1
2010 571 42.0 13.5 17.7
2011 575 41.2 13.9 17.7
2012 588 40.0 14.6 20.2
2013 566 41.0 13.7 22.8
2014 548 37.9 14.4 20.6
2015 526 36.0 14.6 20.5
2016 523 35.0 14.9 19.3
2017 535 34.8 15.3 18.1
2018 535 34.6 15.4 20.2
2019 549 35.6 15.3 20.2
2020 547 36.6 14.9 21.2
2021 505 35.5 14.1 20.2
2022 497 36.2 13.7 19.7
2023 499 37.1 13.4 22.8
2024 487 34.9 13.9 26.5

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 Shrewsbury Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 681 37.3 18.3 n/a
2000 661 39.8 16.6 7.9
2001 683 41.3 16.5 6.4
2002 558 35.9 15.5 6.5
2003 558 35.9 15.5 6.5
2004 577 35.0 16.5 6.9
2005 568 35.1 16.2 6.3
2006 599 34.5 17.4 6.8
2007 617 36.9 16.7 8.1
2008 609 38.1 16.0 9.4
2009 577 42.0 13.7 12.1
2010 571 42.0 13.5 17.7
2011 575 41.2 13.9 17.7
2012 588 40.0 14.6 20.2
2013 566 41.0 13.7 22.8
2014 548 37.9 14.4 20.6
2015 526 36.0 14.6 20.5
2016 523 35.0 14.9 19.3
2017 535 34.8 15.3 18.1
2018 535 34.6 15.4 20.2
2019 549 35.6 15.3 20.2
2020 547 36.6 14.9 21.2
2021 505 35.5 14.1 20.2
2022 497 36.2 13.7 19.7
2023 499 37.1 13.4 22.8
2024 487 34.9 13.9 26.5

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 Shrewsbury Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $145 (1.0%) $13,695 (99.0%) $13,840
2020 $164 (1.1%) $14,292 (98.9%) $14,457
2021 $406 (2.6%) $15,290 (97.4%) $15,697
2022 $243 (1.5%) $16,241 (98.5%) $16,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shrewsbury Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 621st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 473rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shrewsbury Elementary School)61.365.8
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury Elementary School)7258.6
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Shrewsbury Elementary School)48.565.1
 16.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Shrewsbury Elementary School)87.286.3
 0.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury Elementary School)72.858.8
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Shrewsbury Elementary School)49.544.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury Elementary School)63.858.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Shrewsbury Elementary School)50.754.2
 3.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shrewsbury Elementary School)64.867.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Shrewsbury Elementary School)52.457.3
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shrewsbury Elementary School)87.286.3
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shrewsbury Elementary School)68.160.9
 7.2%
   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 Students549499
 9.1%
African American3022
 26.7%
American Indian00
Asian108
 20%
Hispanic1826
 44.4%
Pacific Islander11
White486425
 12.6%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.2%22.8%
 2.6%

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

Middle : Southern Middle School
High : Susquehannock High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 487 students attended Shrewsbury Elementary School.

Students at Shrewsbury Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Shrewsbury Elementary School ranks 572nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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