Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Summary:

Steelton-Highspire Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in Steelton, Pennsylvania, with a predominantly minority student population of over 80% African American and Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with significantly below-average test scores and academic performance.

Steelton-Highspire Elementary School faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, with only 5% of students proficient in math and 16.2% proficient in English language arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the state average. In contrast, nearby schools like Kunkel Elementary School and Paxtang Elementary School have significantly higher academic performance and more diverse student populations.

The challenges faced by Steelton-Highspire Elementary School are further compounded by the fact that the Steelton-Highspire School District is ranked 590 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting significant funding and resource challenges that may be impacting the academic performance of the schools within the district. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that addresses the root causes of the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public K-6

 250 Reynders Avenue
       Steelton, PA  17113


(717) 704-3826

District: Steelton-Highspire School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1464th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,362 Help


Students who attend Steelton-Highspire Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Steelton-Highspire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  738

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.8%
Hispanic:
27.8%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Steelton-Highspire Elementary School ranks worse than 95.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (51.8%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School is $11,362.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Steelton-Highspire Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Steelton-Highspire Elementary School 1464th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Steelton-Highspire Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Steelton-Highspire School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Steelton-Highspire School District 590th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 8.32 1173rd 1302 9.9%
2004 3.91 1219th 1308 6.8%
2005 15.91 1130th 1299 13.0%
2006 19.00 1345th 1545 12.9%
2007 10.02 1437th 1555 7.6%
2008 10.47 1433rd 1551 7.6%
2009 12.28 1413th 1549 8.8%
2010 18.84 1380th 1579 12.6%
2011 18.06 1417th 1597 11.3%
2012 13.08 1424th 1599 10.9%
2013 5.76 1404th 1519 7.6%
2014 6.52 1339th 1467 8.7%
2015 6.30 1368th 1474 7.2%
2016 4.74 1469th 1554 5.5%
2017 3.09 1498th 1547 3.2%
2018 4.00 1462nd 1530 4.4%
2019 3.74 1488th 1544 3.6%
2021 4.52 1378th 1433 3.8%
2022 5.04 1469th 1534 4.2%
2023 5.34 1464th 1534 4.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.92 72nd 117 38.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.32 1338th 1414 5.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.62 1028th 1043 1.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.13 385th 437 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.03 388th 432 10.2%
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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 Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 227 7 14 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1989 461 266 9 21 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1990 504 265 10 41 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1991 495 285 9 25 0 n/a n/a 0 814
1992 501 294 10 26 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1993 599 215 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 833
1994 491 324 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1995 445 303 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1996 445 303 2 44 1 n/a n/a 0 795
1997 433 342 6 56 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1998 404 393 4 59 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1999 324 388 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2000 294 394 5 58 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2001 263 388 3 67 1 n/a n/a 0 722
2002 255 371 3 58 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2003 255 371 3 58 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2004 248 375 8 73 1 n/a n/a 0 705
2005 213 389 8 85 1 n/a n/a 0 696
2006 239 351 7 95 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2007 236 325 5 101 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2008 190 305 4 92 0 n/a n/a 26 617
2009 187 345 2 92 1 n/a n/a 94 721
2010 162 329 3 91 1 n/a n/a 134 720
2011 167 325 3 96 1 0 142 0 734
2012 174 350 2 155 1 1 89 0 772
2013 169 426 3 191 1 1 93 0 884
2014 145 402 1 173 1 0 70 0 792
2015 150 405 0 174 0 0 52 0 781
2016 133 428 1 184 0 0 42 0 788
2017 132 466 7 209 0 0 30 0 844
2018 106 445 11 187 0 0 20 0 769
2019 98 418 7 190 1 0 37 0 751
2020 98 440 4 179 1 0 28 0 750
2021 75 409 5 194 1 0 45 0 729
2022 78 399 2 188 1 0 62 0 730
2023 56 382 1 205 2 0 92 0 738

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 Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 626 39.0 16.0 n/a
1989 757 43.0 17.6 n/a
1990 820 47.0 17.4 0
1991 814 46.0 17.6 n/a
1992 831 47.0 17.6 n/a
1993 833 43.0 19.4 n/a
1994 861 41.0 21.0 n/a
1995 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
1996 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
1997 837 44.0 19.0 n/a
1998 860 43.0 20.0 n/a
1999 784 42.0 18.7 n/a
2000 751 40.0 18.8 44.7
2001 722 47.0 15.4 42.4
2002 688 51.5 13.4 54.2
2003 688 51.5 13.4 54.2
2004 705 52.0 13.6 60
2005 696 54.0 12.9 53.6
2006 692 50.0 13.8 45.8
2007 667 51.0 13.1 68.5
2008 617 55.5 11.1 81.7
2009 721 50.5 14.3 82.6
2010 720 55.0 13.0 92.3
2011 734 52.0 14.1 74.9
2012 772 49.5 15.5 76.9
2013 884 50.5 17.5 74.8
2014 792 47.5 16.6 77.8
2015 781 44.0 17.7 99.6
2016 788 42.0 18.7 100
2017 844 43.5 19.4 99.5
2018 769 47.5 16.1 99.9
2019 751 52.0 14.4 99.7
2020 750 53.0 14.1 100
2021 729 48.7 14.9 99.6
2022 730 47.2 15.4 99.6
2023 738 50.4 14.6 100

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 Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 626 39.0 16.0 n/a
1989 757 43.0 17.6 n/a
1990 820 47.0 17.4 0
1991 814 46.0 17.6 n/a
1992 831 47.0 17.6 n/a
1993 833 43.0 19.4 n/a
1994 861 41.0 21.0 n/a
1995 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
1996 795 44.0 18.1 n/a
1997 837 44.0 19.0 n/a
1998 860 43.0 20.0 n/a
1999 784 42.0 18.7 n/a
2000 751 40.0 18.8 44.7
2001 722 47.0 15.4 42.4
2002 688 51.5 13.4 54.2
2003 688 51.5 13.4 54.2
2004 705 52.0 13.6 60
2005 696 54.0 12.9 53.6
2006 692 50.0 13.8 45.8
2007 667 51.0 13.1 68.5
2008 617 55.5 11.1 81.7
2009 721 50.5 14.3 82.6
2010 720 55.0 13.0 92.3
2011 734 52.0 14.1 74.9
2012 772 49.5 15.5 76.9
2013 884 50.5 17.5 74.8
2014 792 47.5 16.6 77.8
2015 781 44.0 17.7 99.6
2016 788 42.0 18.7 100
2017 844 43.5 19.4 99.5
2018 769 47.5 16.1 99.9
2019 751 52.0 14.4 99.7
2020 750 53.0 14.1 100
2021 729 48.7 14.9 99.6
2022 730 47.2 15.4 99.6
2023 738 50.4 14.6 100

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 Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,254 (25.7%) $3,631 (74.3%) $4,886
2020 $580 (11.0%) $4,712 (89.0%) $5,292
2021 $2,279 (26.0%) $6,478 (74.0%) $8,757
2022 $4,472 (39.4%) $6,890 (60.6%) $11,362

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1488th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1464th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)14.87.2
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)2113.7
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)38.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)4139.2
 1.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)17.715.8
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)3.51.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)16.78.6
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)2.82.2
 0.6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)26.926.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)5.55
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)4139.2
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Steelton-Highspire Elementary School)20.516.2
 4.3%
   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 Students751738
 1.7%
African American418382
 8.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic190205
 7.9%
Pacific Islander00
White9856
 42.9%
Two or More Races3792
 148.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.7%100%
 0.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Steelton-Highspire Elementary School

Steelton-Highspire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Steelton-Highspire Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Steelton-Highspire High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 738 students attended Steelton-Highspire Elementary School.

Students at Steelton-Highspire Elementary School are 52% African American, 28% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 8% White.


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