Sullivan County Elementary School

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Sullivan County Elementary School ranks 1018 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sullivan County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Laporte, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Sullivan County School District, which is ranked 442 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sullivan County Elementary School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty rates, and a lack of racial diversity. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 34.8% of students proficient or better in Math and 44.3% in English Language Arts in 2022-2023. This is significantly below the state average and nearby schools like Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School and Appleman Elementary School, which outperform Sullivan County Elementary on PSSA tests. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 51.37% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is likely a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Sullivan County Elementary, ranging from $19,640 to $23,794 over the past few years, the school's academic performance remains below average. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving educational outcomes. The school's student population is also overwhelmingly white, at 97.57%, which is not representative of the racial diversity seen in many other parts of the state. This lack of diversity may impact the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public K-6

767 South Street
Laporte, PA 18626

(570) 946-7471

District: Sullivan County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1018^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,640

Students who attend Sullivan County Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sullivan County Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 329

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

African American:

0.9%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sullivan County Elementary School ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.6%), African American (0.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sullivan County Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Sullivan County Elementary School employs 25.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sullivan County Elementary School is $19,640.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sullivan County Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County Elementary School 1018^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sullivan County Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Sullivan County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Sullivan County School District 442^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sullivan County Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sullivan County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	66.08	616^th	1519	59.4%
2014	69.70	509^th	1467	65.3%
2015	52.82	845^th	1474	42.7%
2016	56.27	838^th	1554	46.1%
2017	57.23	791^st	1547	48.9%
2018	62.98	665^th	1530	56.5%
2019	61.98	690^th	1544	55.3%
2021	44.34	906^th	1433	36.8%
2022	41.33	1011^th	1534	34.1%
2023	40.21	1018^th	1534	33.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sullivan County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	43.68	882^nd	1414	37.6%

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Rank History for White students at Sullivan County Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.11	1085^th	1236	12.2%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sullivan County Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	311	6	5	1	0	323
2013	319	8	5	3	0	335
2014	301	6	5	5	2	319
2015	334	9	5	1	2	351
2016	320	8	2	4	2	336
2017	328	7	1	5	3	344
2018	333	5	0	5	5	348
2019	335	5	0	3	6	349
2020	311	3	0	1	3	318
2021	317	5	0	1	2	325
2022	336	3	0	2	1	342
2023	321	3	0	3	2	329

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 Sullivan County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	323	24.1	13.3	35.6
2013	335	24.1	13.8	36.4
2014	319	24.1	13.2	38.2
2015	351	25.0	14.0	39.3
2016	336	26.0	12.9	45.8
2017	344	26.8	12.8	40.4
2018	348	26.8	12.9	45.1
2019	349	27.8	12.5	41
2020	318	26.8	11.8	40.6
2021	325	24.7	13.1	49.2
2022	342	26.6	12.8	49.4
2023	329	25.6	12.8	51.4

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 Sullivan County Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	323	24.1	13.3	35.6
2013	335	24.1	13.8	36.4
2014	319	24.1	13.2	38.2
2015	351	25.0	14.0	39.3
2016	336	26.0	12.9	45.8
2017	344	26.8	12.8	40.4
2018	348	26.8	12.9	45.1
2019	349	27.8	12.5	41
2020	318	26.8	11.8	40.6
2021	325	24.7	13.1	49.2
2022	342	26.6	12.8	49.4
2023	329	25.6	12.8	51.4

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 Sullivan County Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$503 (2.3%)	$21,111 (97.7%)	$21,614
2020	$633 (2.7%)	$23,161 (97.3%)	$23,794
2021	$892 (4.0%)	$21,404 (96.0%)	$22,296
2022	$982 (5.0%)	$18,658 (95.0%)	$19,640

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sullivan County Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 690^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1018^th of 1534 Elementary schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sullivan County Elementary School)	59.1	47.7	11.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Elementary School)	68.1	40.9	27.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sullivan County Elementary School)	70	52.4	17.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sullivan County Elementary School)	96	76.2	19.8%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Elementary School)	80	51.2	28.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sullivan County Elementary School)	67.7	12.7	55%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Elementary School)	67.8	40	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Sullivan County Elementary School)	26	32.6	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sullivan County Elementary School)	40.8	46.5	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Sullivan County Elementary School)	53.6	34.8	18.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sullivan County Elementary School)	96	76.2	19.8%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sullivan County Elementary School)	63.1	44.3	18.8%
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	349	329	5.7%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	3
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	335	321	4.2%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	51.4%	10.4%

Schools Near Sullivan County 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 6th 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 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sullivan County Elementary School	Public	K-6	767 South Street	Laporte	18626	Sullivan County	Sullivan County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 946-7471	329	26	12.8	51.4%	321 (97.6%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	40.2	1018^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.6%		41.3	1011^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.1%	7	47.7	52.4	12.7	32.6	34.8	76.2	76.2	40.9	51.2	40.0	46.5	44.3	$19,640	$982	$18,658
Carl G Renn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	183 School Lane	Lairdsville	17742	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-3070	175	12	14.4	49.1%	170 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	60.9	676^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.9%		64.6	601^st of 1534 public elementary schools	60.8%	75	75.0	33.4	59.1	80.0	62.5	83.3	83.3	47.6	29.1	50.0	63.3	48.4	$16,186	$671	$15,515
George A Ferrell Elementary School	Public	K-6	34 Court Street	Picture Rocks	17762	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-3341	143	9	16.6	37.8%	138 (96.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	62.4	649^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.7%		73.6	420^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.6%	229	42.1	65.0	47.8	63.2	54.3	85.0	85.0	42.1	50.0	56.5	68.4	54.3	$14,127	$215	$13,912
L R Appleman Elementary School	Public	K-6	525 Park Street	Benton	17814	Columbia County	Benton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 925-6971	316	30	10.4	52.5%	295 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	81.5	252^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	83.6%		75	391^st of 1534 public elementary schools	74.5%	139	78.6	70.0	48.9	57.2	62.8	97.5	97.5	73.8	75.0	60.0	71.4	69.9	$19,220	$913	$18,307
Joseph C Ashkar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	350 South Broad Street	Hughesville	17737	Lycoming County	East Lycoming School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 584-5121	547	37	14.9	46.1%	526 (96.2%)	3 (0.5%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	65.8	580^th of 1534 public elementary schools	62.2%		69.1	513^th of 1534 public elementary schools	66.6%	67	45.5	61.9	59.1	56.4	56.1	88.1	88.1	40.9	63.0	55.2	59.7	55.3	$14,300	$444	$13,856

Frequently Asked Questions about Sullivan County Elementary School

Is Sullivan County Elementary School a good school?

Sullivan County Elementary School ranks 1018^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sullivan County Elementary School?

Students at Sullivan County Elementary School are 98% White.

What district is Sullivan County Elementary School in?

Sullivan County School District

How many students attend Sullivan County Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Sullivan County Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sullivan County Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sullivan County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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