Towanda Area Elementary School

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Towanda Area Elementary School ranks 842 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Towanda Area Elementary School is a public school serving grades 3-6 in Towanda, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 443 in a predominantly white community. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other Pennsylvania elementary schools, ranking in the bottom half of the state over the past 10 years.

Towanda Area Elementary School faces several challenges, including below-average test scores in math and English language arts, a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (100% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), and relatively high spending per student ($19,327 per student). However, the school's performance for specific subgroups, such as low-socioeconomic status students and disabled students, is relatively stronger. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are consistently higher than the state average, suggesting an area of relative strength.

Compared to nearby schools, Towanda Area Elementary School generally performs better than the Troy Area School District schools (W R Croman Primary School and Troy Intrmd School), but worse than the Sayre Area School District school (Snyder Elementary School) and the Northeast Bradford School District school (Northeast Bradford Elementary School).

Detail:

Public 3-6

420 State St
Towanda, PA 18848

(570) 265-6131

District: Towanda Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,327

Students who attend Towanda Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.6

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

African American:

1.6%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Towanda Area Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.96. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), African American (1.6%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Towanda Area Elementary School is 13.6. (See more...)

Compare Towanda Area Elementary School employs 32.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Towanda Area Elementary School is $19,327.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Towanda Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Towanda Area Elementary School 842^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Towanda Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Towanda Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Towanda Area School District 330^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Towanda Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Towanda Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2009	42.37	1118^th	1549	27.8%
2010	47.38	1062^nd	1579	32.7%
2011	40.58	1198^th	1597	25.0%
2012	50.04	1048^th	1599	34.5%
2013	33.60	1180^th	1519	22.3%
2014	26.29	1186^th	1467	19.2%
2015	31.17	1098^th	1474	25.5%
2016	26.67	1205^th	1554	22.5%
2017	38.46	1093^rd	1547	29.3%
2018	44.23	1017^th	1530	33.5%
2019	52.97	872^nd	1544	43.5%
2021	45.96	880^th	1433	38.6%
2022	50.46	888^th	1534	42.1%
2023	51.96	842^nd	1534	45.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Towanda Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.13	562^nd	1414	60.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Towanda Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.01	491^st	1043	52.9%

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Rank History for White students at Towanda Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.42	938^th	1236	24.1%

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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 Towanda Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	450	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	458
2008	429	1	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	437
2009	449	6	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	461
2010	445	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	455
2011	439	7	1	10	0	0	0	457
2012	436	5	0	10	0	1	0	452
2013	420	6	1	8	2	2	2	441
2014	398	3	3	12	1	1	4	422
2015	399	3	2	12	3	0	5	424
2016	419	3	3	14	3	0	5	447
2017	416	2	4	8	0	0	4	434
2018	429	6	7	7	0	0	4	453
2019	453	7	8	9	0	0	5	482
2020	447	11	7	7	1	0	4	477
2021	436	10	3	5	1	0	6	461
2022	442	7	3	2	1	0	6	461
2023	425	7	3	3	1	0	4	443

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 Towanda Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	458	30.7	14.9	48
2008	437	31.3	14.0	49.2
2009	461	31.0	14.8	48.2
2010	455	33.6	13.5	50.1
2011	457	31.2	14.6	45.5
2012	452	30.2	14.9	52
2013	441	29.5	14.9	55.6
2014	422	27.8	15.1	55.7
2015	424	25.0	16.9	62.3
2016	447	26.0	17.1	66.4
2017	434	28.6	15.1	64.3
2018	453	29.3	15.4	66.9
2019	482	30.6	15.7	67.6
2020	477	31.8	14.9	62.3
2021	461	31.2	14.7	99.3
2022	461	30.8	14.9	99.3
2023	443	32.4	13.6	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 Towanda Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	458	30.7	14.9	48
2008	437	31.3	14.0	49.2
2009	461	31.0	14.8	48.2
2010	455	33.6	13.5	50.1
2011	457	31.2	14.6	45.5
2012	452	30.2	14.9	52
2013	441	29.5	14.9	55.6
2014	422	27.8	15.1	55.7
2015	424	25.0	16.9	62.3
2016	447	26.0	17.1	66.4
2017	434	28.6	15.1	64.3
2018	453	29.3	15.4	66.9
2019	482	30.6	15.7	67.6
2020	477	31.8	14.9	62.3
2021	461	31.2	14.7	99.3
2022	461	30.8	14.9	99.3
2023	443	32.4	13.6	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 Towanda Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$645 (4.7%)	$13,036 (95.3%)	$13,680
2020	$493 (3.5%)	$13,480 (96.5%)	$13,973
2021	$1,046 (5.2%)	$19,072 (94.8%)	$20,118
2022	$1,698 (8.8%)	$17,629 (91.2%)	$19,327

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Towanda Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 872^nd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 842^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Towanda Area Elementary School)	53.5	46.7	6.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Elementary School)	56.9	57.1	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Towanda Area Elementary School)	37.8	32.1	5.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Towanda Area Elementary School)	82.4	71.9	10.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Elementary School)	60.5	50	10.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Towanda Area Elementary School)	55.3	48.1	7.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Elementary School)	68	55.8	12.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Towanda Area Elementary School)	36.8	44.3	7.5%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Towanda Area Elementary School)	63.3	50.5	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Towanda Area Elementary School)	45.7	42.8	2.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Towanda Area Elementary School)	82.4	71.9	10.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Towanda Area Elementary School)	62	53.3	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	482	443	8.1%
African American	7	7
American Indian	0	1
Asian	8	3	62.5%
Hispanic	9	3	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	453	425	6.2%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.6%	100%	32.4%

Schools Near Towanda Area 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
Towanda Area Elementary School	Public	3-6	420 State St	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-6131	443	32	13.6	100.0%	425 (95.9%)	7 (1.6%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	52	842^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	45.1%		50.5	888^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.1%	46	46.7	32.1	48.1	44.3	42.8	71.9	71.9	57.1	50.0	55.8	50.5	53.3	$19,327	$1,698	$17,629
Morrow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 North Fourth Street	Towanda	18848	Bradford County	Towanda Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 265-4991	350	22	15.6	100.0%	340 (97.1%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)								(n/a)													$19,501	$1,713	$17,788
SRU Elementary School	Public	K-5	1 Church Street	East Smithfield	18817	Bradford County	Athens Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 596-3171	400	31	12.8	100.0%	374 (93.5%)	6 (1.5%)	13 (3.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	39.6	1028^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.0%		51.6	866^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.5%	162	26.6	44.5	27.9		32.5	81.5	81.5	41.7	45.4	50.8		46.0	$20,425	$2,545	$17,880
Northeast Bradford Elementary School	Public	K-6	210 Panther Lane	Rome	18837	Bradford County	Northeast Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 744-2521	344	28	12.5	47.7%	327 (95.1%)	5 (1.5%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	61.1	672^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	56.2%		71.4	473^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	69.2%	199	45.4	51.0	50.0	44.2	47.8	74.0	74.0	63.6	63.8	50.0	62.8	59.9	$21,715	$3,380	$18,335
Wyalusing Valley Elementary School	Public	K-6	11450 Wyalusing-New Albany Rd	Wyalusing	18853	Bradford County	Wyalusing Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 746-1600	645	45	14.2	57.7%	603 (93.5%)	5 (0.8%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	55	784^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.9%		53.2	836^th of 1534 public elementary schools	45.5%	52	45.9	44.9	39.5	44.3	43.6	79.7	79.7	56.3	47.2	50.0	64.8	54.5	$13,358	$730	$12,628
Audrielle Lynch-Ellen Bustin Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Wildcat Way	Athens	18810	Bradford County	Athens Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 888-7766	549	41	13.5	100.0%	489 (89.1%)	13 (2.4%)	25 (4.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	39.7	1025^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%		54.4	808^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.3%	217	44.1	34.1	34.1		37.4	68.3	68.3	45.3	51.2	45.4		47.3	$20,231	$2,042	$18,189
Snyder Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	130 Cedar St	Sayre	18840	Bradford County	Sayre Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 888-7742	468	34	13.6	100.0%	422 (90.2%)	8 (1.7%)	13 (2.8%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	39.8	1023^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	33.3%		54	815^th of 1534 public elementary schools	46.9%	208	24.4	43.8	28.8	46.3	34.3	80.8	80.8	37.8	47.4	43.3	50.0	43.8	$17,508	$1,818	$15,690
Troy Intrmd School	Public	3-6	206 King Street	Troy	16947	Bradford County	Troy Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 297-4565	462	34	13.6	58.4%	444 (96.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	27.4	1151^st of 1534 public elementary schools	25.0%		37.9	1047^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.7%	104	22.5	21.1	18.0	19.5	20.2	80.6	80.6	30.6	46.1	36.8	42.6	38.9	$15,190	$1,683	$13,507
W R Croman Primary School	Public	K-2	317 Canton St	Troy	16947	Bradford County	Troy Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 297-3145	300	21	14.1	50.3%	287 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)								(n/a)													$17,063	$1,683	$15,381

Frequently Asked Questions about Towanda Area Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Towanda Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Towanda Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Towanda Area Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Towanda Area Elementary School?

Students at Towanda Area Elementary School are 96% White, 2% African American.

Is Towanda Area Elementary School a good school?

Towanda Area Elementary School ranks 842^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Towanda Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Towanda Area Elementary School.

What district is Towanda Area Elementary School in?

Towanda Area School District

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