Rowan Elementary School

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Rowan Elementary School ranks 192 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Rowan Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cranberry Twp, PA, serving 527 students in grades K-4. It is part of the Seneca Valley School District, which is ranked 76 out of 606 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rowan Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, with 71.1% of students proficient or better in Math and 76.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.1% and 69.1% for the Seneca Valley School District, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates are also impressive, with 90.7% of students proficient or better, compared to 82.4% for the district and 65.6% for the state. Rowan Elementary has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for several years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rowan Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.2% of students identifying as White, the surrounding schools in the Seneca Valley School District, such as Richland Elementary School and Economy Elementary School, have more diverse student demographics. Rowan Elementary also spends more per student than the state average, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Additionally, the school's ranking for disabled students is particularly impressive, placing in the top 7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in this category.

Detail:

Public K-4

8051 Rowan Rd
Cranberry Twp, PA 16066-3615

(724) 776-1518

District: Seneca Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,103

Students who attend Rowan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Haine Middle School
	Ryan Gloyer Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 527

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.2%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Asian:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rowan Elementary School ranks better than 87.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Seneca Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Rowan Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Seneca Valley School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.2%), two or more races (6.1%), Asian (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Seneca Valley School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rowan Elementary School is 14.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Seneca Valley School District! (See more...)

Compare Rowan Elementary School employs 36.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rowan Elementary School is $15,103, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Seneca Valley School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rowan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowan Elementary School 192^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rowan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Seneca Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Seneca Valley School District 76^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rowan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rowan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	72.84	406^th	1545	73.7%
2007	76.13	333^rd	1555	78.6%
2008	84.32	104^th	1551	93.3%
2009	80.66	186^th	1549	88.0%
2010	78.05	255^th	1579	83.9%
2011	81.97	150^th	1597	90.6%
2012	84.16	87^th	1599	94.6%
2013	80.90	200^th	1519	86.8%
2014	80.53	205^th	1467	86.0%
2015	90.08	51^st	1474	96.5%
2016	86.65	120^th	1554	92.3%
2017	88.51	82^nd	1547	94.7%
2018	84.83	167^th	1530	89.1%
2019	81.89	240^th	1544	84.5%
2021	83.78	191^st	1433	86.7%
2022	85.02	198^th	1534	87.1%
2023	84.88	192^nd	1534	87.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rowan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.52	73^rd	1043	93.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rowan Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.13	216^th	1236	82.5%

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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 Rowan Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	429	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1989	499	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
1990	511	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	517
1991	723	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	734
1992	757	5	9	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
1993	874	8	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	894
1994	790	7	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	798
1995	895	5	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	913
1996	895	5	8	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	913
1997	939	7	11	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	961
1998	699	10	14	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	725
1999	743	14	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	771
2000	767	12	13	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	800
2001	789	9	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	811
2002	837	17	26	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
2003	837	17	26	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	887
2004	827	16	35	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	884
2005	861	13	21	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	905
2006	856	9	23	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	896
2007	697	11	18	3	6	n/a	n/a	0	735
2008	686	11	29	5	1	n/a	n/a	2	734
2009	653	7	18	5	1	n/a	n/a	1	685
2010	673	4	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	2	695
2011	643	6	20	4	0	0	2	0	675
2012	589	4	16	3	0	0	7	0	619
2013	552	3	17	5	0	0	6	0	583
2014	509	6	10	6	0	0	11	0	542
2015	440	7	14	10	0	0	14	0	485
2016	432	3	18	12	0	0	19	0	484
2017	430	3	17	10	0	0	21	0	481
2018	422	6	13	11	0	0	22	0	474
2019	426	8	13	19	0	0	25	0	491
2020	451	11	13	10	1	0	22	0	508
2021	444	12	17	13	0	0	24	0	510
2022	475	15	20	18	0	0	27	0	555
2023	449	13	20	13	0	0	32	0	527

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rowan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	20.5	21.0	n/a
1989	501	23.3	21.5	n/a
1990	517	20.0	25.8	0
1991	734	32.7	22.4	n/a
1992	771	40.0	19.2	n/a
1993	894	37.7	23.7	n/a
1994	798	37.5	21.3	n/a
1995	913	44.6	20.5	n/a
1996	913	44.6	20.5	n/a
1997	961	46.5	20.7	n/a
1998	725	37.0	19.6	n/a
1999	771	40.0	19.3	n/a
2000	800	43.5	18.4	1.9
2001	811	45.5	17.8	1.2
2002	887	46.4	19.1	2.6
2003	887	46.4	19.1	2.6
2004	884	47.2	18.7	2.3
2005	905	47.8	18.9	2.5
2006	896	48.3	18.6	3.1
2007	735	42.1	17.5	3.5
2008	734	44.3	16.6	2.3
2009	685	43.7	15.6	1.5
2010	695	46.7	14.8	3.2
2011	675	47.0	14.3	2.8
2012	619	40.1	15.4	5.7
2013	583	36.6	15.8	10.3
2014	542	33.2	16.2	9.2
2015	485	31.0	15.6	8
2016	484	32.0	15.1	7.6
2017	481	31.4	15.2	7.1
2018	474	31.8	14.8	6.3
2019	491	29.2	16.7	6.3
2020	508	32.2	15.7	7.7
2021	510	29.7	17.1	8.4
2022	555	33.2	16.6	8.5
2023	527	36.7	14.3	14

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 Rowan Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	431	20.5	21.0	n/a
1989	501	23.3	21.5	n/a
1990	517	20.0	25.8	0
1991	734	32.7	22.4	n/a
1992	771	40.0	19.2	n/a
1993	894	37.7	23.7	n/a
1994	798	37.5	21.3	n/a
1995	913	44.6	20.5	n/a
1996	913	44.6	20.5	n/a
1997	961	46.5	20.7	n/a
1998	725	37.0	19.6	n/a
1999	771	40.0	19.3	n/a
2000	800	43.5	18.4	1.9
2001	811	45.5	17.8	1.2
2002	887	46.4	19.1	2.6
2003	887	46.4	19.1	2.6
2004	884	47.2	18.7	2.3
2005	905	47.8	18.9	2.5
2006	896	48.3	18.6	3.1
2007	735	42.1	17.5	3.5
2008	734	44.3	16.6	2.3
2009	685	43.7	15.6	1.5
2010	695	46.7	14.8	3.2
2011	675	47.0	14.3	2.8
2012	619	40.1	15.4	5.7
2013	583	36.6	15.8	10.3
2014	542	33.2	16.2	9.2
2015	485	31.0	15.6	8
2016	484	32.0	15.1	7.6
2017	481	31.4	15.2	7.1
2018	474	31.8	14.8	6.3
2019	491	29.2	16.7	6.3
2020	508	32.2	15.7	7.7
2021	510	29.7	17.1	8.4
2022	555	33.2	16.6	8.5
2023	527	36.7	14.3	14

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 Rowan Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$184 (1.2%)	$14,674 (98.8%)	$14,858
2020	$176 (1.2%)	$15,106 (98.8%)	$15,283
2021	$323 (2.2%)	$14,305 (97.8%)	$14,628
2022	$812 (5.4%)	$14,291 (94.6%)	$15,103

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 240^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 192^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rowan Elementary School)	76.1	74.2	1.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	84.4	75	9.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rowan Elementary School)	65.7	68.2	2.5%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rowan Elementary School)	91.6	90.7	0.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	83.4	78.5	4.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Rowan Elementary School)	70.8	71.1	0.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Rowan Elementary School)	91.6	90.7	0.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rowan Elementary School)	83.8	76.8	7%
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	491	527	7.3%
African American	8	13	62.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	13	20	53.8%
Hispanic	19	13	31.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	426	449	5.4%
Two or More Races	25	32	28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.3%	14%	7.7%

Schools Near Rowan Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Rowan Elementary School	Public	K-4	8051 Rowan Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 776-1518	527	37	14.3	14.0%	449 (85.2%)	13 (2.5%)	13 (2.5%)	20 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)	84.9	192^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	87.5%		85	198^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.1%	6	74.2	68.2		71.1	90.7	90.7	75.0	78.5		76.8	$15,103	$812	$14,291
Haine Elementary School	Public	K-4	1516 Haine School Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 776-1581	813	57	14.3	20.8%	610 (75.0%)	29 (3.6%)	71 (8.7%)	58 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.4%)	76.5	342^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	77.7%		77	345^th of 1534 public elementary schools	77.5%	3	68.7	59.1		64.1	88.7	88.7	64.5	71.6		68.0	$14,328	$928	$13,400
Ehrman Crest Elementary School	Public	K-4	2070 Ehrman Rd	Cranberry Twp	16066	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 538-3680	758	51	14.7	18.9%	663 (87.5%)	9 (1.2%)	34 (4.5%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (4.6%)	76.7	338^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.0%		72.7	438^th of 1534 public elementary schools	71.4%	100	77.4	60.0		68.5	86.9	86.9	64.9	65.5		65.3	$15,286	$940	$14,346
Marshall Elementary School	Public	K-5	5135 Wexford Run Rd	Wexford	15090	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-4044	768	53	14.5	6.8%	401 (52.2%)	10 (1.3%)	21 (2.7%)	290 (37.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.1%)	92.3	50^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.2	15^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.0%	35	83.2	86.3	75.8	82.1	95.8	95.8	79.2	86.0	83.7	83.1	$16,323	$562	$15,761
Bradford Woods Elementary School	Public	K-5	41 Forest Road	Bradfordwoods	15015	Allegheny County	North Allegheny School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-5081	357	27	13.1	7.8%	284 (79.6%)	4 (1.1%)	16 (4.5%)	42 (11.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	96.4	2^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	99.9%		96.5	2^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	99.9%		94.2	92.0	93.6	93.4	98.0	98.0	88.4	96.0	93.6	92.3	$17,422	$297	$17,125
Mars Area Primary Center	Public	K-1	547 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 625-1588	532	25	21.1	10.5%	493 (92.7%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	24 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)								(n/a)											$9,789	$123	$9,666
Mars Area Elementary School	Public	2-4	549 Route 228	Mars	16046	Butler County	Mars Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 625-3161	907	51	17.6	12.8%	846 (93.3%)	7 (0.8%)	12 (1.3%)	34 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	87.6	146^th of 1534 public elementary schools	90.5%		86.4	173^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	88.7%	27	75.8	78.4		77.1	92.0	92.0	74.8	81.7		78.2	$11,192	$106	$11,085
Wexford Elementary School	Public	K-3	250 Brown Road	Wexford	15090	Allegheny County	Pine-Richland School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 935-4631	433	24	18.1	3.7%	321 (74.1%)	6 (1.4%)	15 (3.5%)	70 (16.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)								(n/a)	84.8			84.8			76.2			76.2	$13,927	$222	$13,705
Connoquenessing Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 Pittsburgh St	Zelienople	16063	Butler County	Seneca Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 452-8280	744	50	14.9	16.9%	684 (91.9%)	12 (1.6%)	14 (1.9%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	79.8	286^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.4%		81.3	269^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.5%	17	69.9	64.8		67.3	91.8	91.8	66.7	71.0		68.9	$14,329	$803	$13,526
Economy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 First Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 266-2833	447	29	15.2	99.6%	365 (81.7%)	26 (5.8%)	38 (8.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	82.2	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%	43	77.7	73.5	46.2	65.6	89.0	89.0	77.7	80.9	70.7	76.5	$10,508	$735	$9,773

Frequently Asked Questions about Rowan Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Rowan Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Haine Middle School
Middle : Ryan Gloyer Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Rowan Elementary School?

Students at Rowan Elementary School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Rowan Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Rowan Elementary School.

What district is Rowan Elementary School in?

Seneca Valley School District

Is Rowan Elementary School a good school?

Rowan Elementary School ranks 192^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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