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Paradise Elementary School

Summary:

Paradise Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 342 students in grades K-4 in the Spring Grove Area School District in Thomasville, PA. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, there are several key insights that provide important context about its performance and student population.

Academically, Paradise Elementary lags behind both the district and state averages in proficiency rates for math and English language arts. In 2022-2023, only 46.5% of Paradise students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 50.2% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate of 50.4% falls short of the district's 62.9% and the state's 53.8%. Additionally, Paradise Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 45.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby New Salem Elementary (32.85%) and Spring Grove Elementary (35.82%).

When compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, Paradise Elementary generally underperforms. Schools like New Salem Elementary and Spring Grove Elementary, which are also part of the Spring Grove Area School District, consistently outperform Paradise Elementary on key metrics such as math and English Language Arts proficiency. The school's declining statewide ranking and achievement gaps for certain student subgroups suggest that Paradise Elementary may need to re-evaluate its instructional strategies and resource allocation to better support student learning and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-4

 6923 Lincoln Highway West
       Thomasville, PA  17364-9786

(717) 225-4731

District: Spring Grove Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
791st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,430 Help


Students who attend Paradise Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
    Spring Grove Area Middle School
High:    Spring Grove Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  342

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.9%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paradise Elementary School ranks worse than 51.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Paradise Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Spring Grove Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.9%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Spring Grove Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paradise Elementary School is 14.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paradise Elementary School is $18,430, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Spring Grove Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paradise Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paradise Elementary School 791st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Paradise Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Spring Grove Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Grove Area School District 143rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paradise Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.58 530th 1545 65.7%
2007 70.34 470th 1555 69.8%
2008 62.87 678th 1551 56.3%
2009 70.41 454th 1549 70.7%
2010 73.26 398th 1579 74.8%
2011 82.19 137th 1597 91.4%
2012 71.70 493rd 1599 69.2%
2013 63.79 676th 1519 55.5%
2014 72.56 429th 1467 70.8%
2015 74.85 363rd 1474 75.4%
2016 80.18 272nd 1554 82.5%
2017 85.08 167th 1547 89.2%
2018 82.32 233rd 1530 84.8%
2019 84.69 176th 1544 88.6%
2021 63.24 565th 1433 60.6%
2022 70.99 481st 1534 68.6%
2023 54.62 791st 1534 48.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.26 868th 1414 38.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 55.21 379th 1043 63.7%
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Rank History for White students at Paradise Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.87 795th 1236 35.7%
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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 Paradise Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 191 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1989 200 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1990 197 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1991 199 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 186 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1993 185 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 184 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 178 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 178 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 163 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 166
1998 177 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 182 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2000 286 2 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 370 2 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 377
2002 323 8 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 341
2003 323 8 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 341
2004 315 5 1 5 5 n/a n/a 0 331
2005 322 5 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 335
2006 346 5 1 2 5 n/a n/a 0 359
2007 364 4 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 334 3 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 338 2 2 12 6 n/a n/a 5 365
2010 343 1 2 8 5 n/a n/a 7 366
2011 333 3 1 8 3 0 5 0 353
2012 334 2 1 13 4 0 10 0 364
2013 351 4 1 12 1 0 10 0 379
2014 348 2 0 15 0 0 9 0 374
2015 320 3 2 16 0 0 14 0 355
2016 317 1 2 16 0 0 12 0 348
2017 313 3 2 22 0 0 15 0 355
2018 302 2 2 21 0 1 17 0 345
2019 289 2 1 27 0 1 21 0 341
2020 281 4 1 29 0 3 18 0 336
2021 279 3 0 19 0 3 15 0 319
2022 294 6 1 20 0 3 17 0 341
2023 304 4 1 17 0 1 15 0 342

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 Paradise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 9.9 19.6 n/a
1989 201 11.5 17.4 n/a
1990 199 10.3 19.3 0
1991 202 10.8 18.7 n/a
1992 188 9.7 19.3 n/a
1993 187 7.0 26.7 n/a
1994 188 8.0 23.5 n/a
1995 179 6.0 29.8 n/a
1996 179 6.0 29.8 n/a
1997 166 7.0 23.7 n/a
1998 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1999 183 8.0 22.9 n/a
2000 292 11.0 26.5 14.4
2001 377 21.5 17.5 17.8
2002 341 21.0 16.2 17.3
2003 341 21.0 16.2 17.3
2004 331 22.0 15.0 21.1
2005 335 21.0 16.0 17.6
2006 359 23.0 15.6 30.9
2007 378 24.5 15.4 29.4
2008 350 25.8 13.6 29.7
2009 365 25.6 14.2 31.9
2010 366 25.1 14.5 38.2
2011 353 25.1 14.0 26.3
2012 364 22.6 16.0 40.7
2013 379 23.1 16.3 36.4
2014 374 22.1 16.8 38
2015 355 23.0 15.4 36.9
2016 348 22.0 15.8 33.6
2017 355 22.1 15.9 39.2
2018 345 22.1 15.5 32.8
2019 341 22.1 15.3 34.3
2020 336 22.1 15.1 34.8
2021 319 22.6 14.0 33.9
2022 341 23.3 14.6 39
2023 342 23.6 14.4 45.6

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 Paradise Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 9.9 19.6 n/a
1989 201 11.5 17.4 n/a
1990 199 10.3 19.3 0
1991 202 10.8 18.7 n/a
1992 188 9.7 19.3 n/a
1993 187 7.0 26.7 n/a
1994 188 8.0 23.5 n/a
1995 179 6.0 29.8 n/a
1996 179 6.0 29.8 n/a
1997 166 7.0 23.7 n/a
1998 180 9.0 20.0 n/a
1999 183 8.0 22.9 n/a
2000 292 11.0 26.5 14.4
2001 377 21.5 17.5 17.8
2002 341 21.0 16.2 17.3
2003 341 21.0 16.2 17.3
2004 331 22.0 15.0 21.1
2005 335 21.0 16.0 17.6
2006 359 23.0 15.6 30.9
2007 378 24.5 15.4 29.4
2008 350 25.8 13.6 29.7
2009 365 25.6 14.2 31.9
2010 366 25.1 14.5 38.2
2011 353 25.1 14.0 26.3
2012 364 22.6 16.0 40.7
2013 379 23.1 16.3 36.4
2014 374 22.1 16.8 38
2015 355 23.0 15.4 36.9
2016 348 22.0 15.8 33.6
2017 355 22.1 15.9 39.2
2018 345 22.1 15.5 32.8
2019 341 22.1 15.3 34.3
2020 336 22.1 15.1 34.8
2021 319 22.6 14.0 33.9
2022 341 23.3 14.6 39
2023 342 23.6 14.4 45.6

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 Paradise Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $142 (1.0%) $14,036 (99.0%) $14,178
2020 $126 (1.0%) $12,482 (99.0%) $12,609
2021 $278 (1.6%) $16,602 (98.4%) $16,880
2022 $2,038 (11.1%) $16,391 (88.9%) $18,430

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paradise 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 176th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 791st of 1534 Elementary schools
 40.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paradise Elementary School)84.741.3
 43.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)84.642.9
 41.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Paradise Elementary School)66.751.5
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Paradise Elementary School)93.489.7
 3.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)85.357.6
 27.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Paradise Elementary School)7546.5
 28.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Paradise Elementary School)93.489.7
 3.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paradise Elementary School)8550.4
 34.6%
   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 Students341342
 0.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic2717
 37%
Pacific Islander11
White289304
 5.2%
Two or More Races2115
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.3%45.6%
 11.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paradise Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 342 students attended Paradise Elementary School.

Paradise Elementary School ranks 791st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Paradise Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Spring Grove Area Intrmd School
Middle : Spring Grove Area Middle School
High : Spring Grove Area High School


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