Is Park Elementary School a good school?

Park Elementary School ranks 478 th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Park Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Park Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Park Elementary School?

Students at Park Elementary School are 76% White, 13% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Park Elementary School

Summary:

Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Munhall, Pennsylvania, serving 348 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Steel Valley School District, which is ranked 449 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Park Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic achievement. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 478 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, placing it in the top 31% of the state. Its proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the district and state averages. This suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, curriculum, and support systems in place to help students succeed academically, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

When compared to other nearby schools, Park Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in comparison to schools within the same Steel Valley School District, such as Barrett Elementary School. This highlights the potential for Park Elementary School to serve as a model for other schools in the region, demonstrating how effective teaching and resource allocation can lead to improved student outcomes, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.

Detail:

Public K-4

4100 Main St
Munhall, PA 15120-3358

(412) 464-3600

District: Steel Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
478^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,825

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.4%

African American:

12.6%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Park Elementary School ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), African American (12.6%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Park Elementary School employs 24.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Elementary School is $19,825.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Elementary School 478^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Steel Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Steel Valley School District 449^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	47.85	788^th	1302	39.5%
2004	66.71	497^th	1308	62.0%
2005	62.47	570^th	1299	56.1%
2006	58.28	757^th	1545	51.0%
2007	69.38	497^th	1555	68.0%
2008	65.54	599^th	1551	61.4%
2009	67.60	533^rd	1549	65.6%
2010	61.17	751^st	1579	52.4%
2011	60.65	759^th	1597	52.5%
2012	51.72	1025^th	1599	35.9%
2013	53.53	910^th	1519	40.1%
2014	53.39	867^th	1467	40.9%
2016	52.81	882^nd	1554	43.2%
2017	64.06	646^th	1547	58.2%
2018	68.15	558^th	1530	63.5%
2019	72.45	455^th	1544	70.5%
2021	74.81	363^rd	1433	74.7%
2022	77.75	336^th	1534	78.1%
2023	65.68	582^nd	1534	62.1%
2024	70.49	478^th	1526	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.74	447^th	1414	68.4%
2024	64.97	490^th	1432	65.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	69.86	472^nd	1488	68.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.52	641^st	1043	38.5%
2024	54.56	431^st	1084	60.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	68.66	480^th	1495	67.9%

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Rank History for White students at Park Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.73	498^th	1236	59.7%
2024	61.91	467^th	1229	62.0%

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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 Park Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	494	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1989	421	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
1990	424	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	430
1991	471	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
1992	486	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	491
1993	488	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	490
1994	457	1	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1995	486	9	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1996	486	9	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1997	473	15	4	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	493
1998	460	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1999	466	8	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2000	462	11	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	478
2001	446	13	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2002	434	11	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2003	434	11	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	449
2004	430	11	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	447
2005	403	11	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
2006	389	21	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2007	346	20	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2008	340	19	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2009	329	20	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	356
2010	325	13	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	6	345
2011	333	12	0	0	0	0	5	0	350
2012	334	13	1	0	0	0	7	0	355
2013	306	10	1	0	0	0	11	0	328
2014	282	12	2	0	0	0	13	0	309
2015	290	17	3	0	0	0	18	0	328
2016	266	18	6	1	0	0	16	0	307
2017	263	23	3	2	0	0	22	0	313
2018	246	30	4	2	0	0	19	0	301
2019	260	22	4	2	0	0	24	0	312
2020	275	27	4	2	0	0	32	0	340
2021	263	32	3	2	0	0	21	0	321
2022	262	29	6	4	0	0	22	0	323
2023	266	44	5	6	0	0	27	0	348

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 Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	26.5	18.8	n/a
1989	426	24.3	17.5	n/a
1990	430	24.0	17.9	0
1991	478	28.5	16.7	n/a
1992	491	25.0	19.6	n/a
1993	490	24.0	20.4	n/a
1994	463	23.0	20.1	n/a
1995	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1996	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1997	493	26.0	19.0	n/a
1998	475	26.0	18.3	n/a
1999	478	26.0	18.4	n/a
2000	478	27.0	17.7	30.5
2001	461	28.0	16.5	28
2002	449	26.4	17.0	25.4
2003	449	26.4	17.0	25.4
2004	447	27.9	16.0	21.5
2005	418	29.2	14.3	27.3
2006	413	26.6	15.5	32.4
2007	368	27.5	13.4	34.2
2008	362	28.7	12.6	32
2009	356	28.3	12.6	36.5
2010	345	28.8	11.9	41.6
2011	350	26.8	13.0	41.7
2012	355	20.1	17.6	43.7
2013	328	20.1	16.2	37.2
2014	309	20.1	15.3	50.2
2015	328	24.0	13.6	55.5
2016	307	24.0	12.7	100
2017	313	24.3	12.8	99.7
2018	301	23.3	12.8	100
2019	312	23.3	13.3	100
2020	340	24.3	13.9	100
2021	321	25.3	12.6	99.1
2022	323	25.3	12.7	99.1
2023	348	24.2	14.3	100

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 Park Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	499	26.5	18.8	n/a
1989	426	24.3	17.5	n/a
1990	430	24.0	17.9	0
1991	478	28.5	16.7	n/a
1992	491	25.0	19.6	n/a
1993	490	24.0	20.4	n/a
1994	463	23.0	20.1	n/a
1995	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1996	503	25.0	20.1	n/a
1997	493	26.0	19.0	n/a
1998	475	26.0	18.3	n/a
1999	478	26.0	18.4	n/a
2000	478	27.0	17.7	30.5
2001	461	28.0	16.5	28
2002	449	26.4	17.0	25.4
2003	449	26.4	17.0	25.4
2004	447	27.9	16.0	21.5
2005	418	29.2	14.3	27.3
2006	413	26.6	15.5	32.4
2007	368	27.5	13.4	34.2
2008	362	28.7	12.6	32
2009	356	28.3	12.6	36.5
2010	345	28.8	11.9	41.6
2011	350	26.8	13.0	41.7
2012	355	20.1	17.6	43.7
2013	328	20.1	16.2	37.2
2014	309	20.1	15.3	50.2
2015	328	24.0	13.6	55.5
2016	307	24.0	12.7	100
2017	313	24.3	12.8	99.7
2018	301	23.3	12.8	100
2019	312	23.3	13.3	100
2020	340	24.3	13.9	100
2021	321	25.3	12.6	99.1
2022	323	25.3	12.7	99.1
2023	348	24.2	14.3	100

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 Park Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$02 (0.0%)	$12,436 (100.0%)	$12,438
2020	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2021	$2,631 (13.0%)	$17,684 (87.0%)	$20,315
2022	$3,110 (15.7%)	$16,715 (84.3%)	$19,825

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 455^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 582^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Park Elementary School)	64.2	68.7	4.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)	71.6	67.2	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Park Elementary School)	62.5	43.4	19.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Park Elementary School)	95	82.6	12.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)	80	51.1	28.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Park Elementary School)	63.5	58.2	5.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Park Elementary School)	95	82.6	12.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Park Elementary School)	74.7	60.3	14.4%
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	312	348	11.5%
African American	22	44	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	266	2.3%
Two or More Races	24	27	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Park Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)							PSSA Science (2024)			PSSA English Language Arts (2024)							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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Park Elementary School	Public	K-4	4100 Main St	Munhall	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 464-3600	348	24	14.3	100.0%	266 (76.4%)	44 (12.6%)	6 (1.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.8%)	70.5	478^th of 1526 public elementary schools	68.7%		65.7	582^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	62.1%	104	67.8	42.0					53.9	94.2		94.2	71.2	63.7					67.2	$19,825	$3,110	$16,715
Pittsburgh Mifflin K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1290 Mifflin Road	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4350	272	24	11.1	96.7%	132 (48.5%)	97 (35.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35 (12.9%)	20.9	1202^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	21.2%		9.9	1361^st of 1534 public elementary schools	11.3%	159	28.5	30.4	9.1	13.4	8.1	9.1	15.1	66.6	40.9	54.3	14.3	36.3	36.4	35.7	24.3	31.8	29.8	$27,315	$3,514	$23,801
Barrett Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 E 12th Ave	Homestead	15120	Allegheny County	Steel Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 464-3600	220	24	9.2	100.0%	23 (10.5%)	173 (78.6%)	10 (4.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	9.9	1361^st of 1526 public elementary schools	10.8%		20.5	1219^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.5%	142	11.1	11.8					11.5	47.1		47.1	33.3	29.4					31.1	$19,992	$1,905	$18,087
Homeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	4315 Eliza St	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	409	31	13.1	99.8%	213 (52.1%)	117 (28.6%)	23 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (13.2%)								(n/a)	50.0						50.0				51.8						51.8	$11,468	$825	$10,643
Propel Cs-Hazelwood	Public, Charter	K-8	5401 Glenwood Avenue	Pittsburgh	15207	Allegheny County	Propel CS-Hazelwood	Yes	No	No	Yes	(412) 325-7305	271	17	15.9		4 (1.5%)	240 (88.6%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	20 (7.4%)	3.4	1511^th of 1526 public elementary schools	1.0%		3.1	1525^th of 1534 public elementary schools	0.6%	14	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	21.4	6.8	11.6	0.0	0.0	0.0	25.0	3.3	10.3	7.1	$20,685	$2,347	$18,339
Clara Barton Elementary School	Public	K-3	764 Beverly Dr	West Mifflin	15122	Allegheny County	West Mifflin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-9131	203	16	13.0	100.0%	128 (63.1%)	35 (17.2%)	8 (3.9%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (11.8%)								(n/a)	53.1						53.1				48.9						48.9	$14,622	$876	$13,745
Pittsburgh Minadeo K-5	Public	PK, KG-5	6502 Lilac St	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-4035	293	29	10.0	95.2%	66 (22.5%)	180 (61.4%)	12 (4.1%)	14 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.2%)	20.3	1213^th of 1526 public elementary schools	20.5%		44.1	961^st of 1534 public elementary schools	37.4%	252	32.3	19.4	13.2				21.4	58.0		58.0	42.4	35.5	35.9				37.9	$26,271	$3,380	$22,891
Duquesne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Kennedy Avenue	Duquesne	15110	Allegheny County	Duquesne City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 466-5300	439	47	9.4	100.0%	53 (12.1%)	277 (63.1%)	10 (2.3%)	37 (8.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (13.2%)	5.2	1461^st of 1526 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.8	1452^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	5.3%	9	10.0	2.1	5.6	2.8			5.0	45.9		45.9	10.0	16.7	17.9	16.7			15.3	$69	$17	$53
Elroy Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-5	3129 Elroy Ave	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 881-4484	317	23	13.6	70.7%	184 (58.0%)	37 (11.7%)	33 (10.4%)	27 (8.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.0%)	36.3	1053^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	31.0%		46.8	924^th of 1534 public elementary schools	39.8%	129	50.9	29.7	28.6				37.0	72.3		72.3	49.1	41.3	38.7				43.3	$15,082	$2,161	$12,921
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8	Public	K-8	2332 Beechwood Blvd	Pittsburgh	15217	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-3525	732	54	13.5	100.0%	388 (53.0%)	153 (20.9%)	37 (5.1%)	78 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	75 (10.2%)	81.9	247^th of 1526 public elementary schools	83.8%		84.6	200^th of 1534 public elementary schools	87.0%	47	76.4	67.0	62.4	63.4	59.4	61.1	64.9	81.8	74.1	78.1	81.9	67.0	75.0	67.6	68.1	70.6	71.6	$26,480	$3,407	$23,073

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