Mahantongo Elementary School

Summary:

Mahantongo Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Klingerstown, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Tri-Valley School District, which is ranked 421 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mahantongo Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 912 and 1034 out of 1534 schools in the past 3 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is below the state average in both Math and English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (36.5%) and ELA (47.3%) are lower than the state averages of 40.4% and 53%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools like Chief Shikellamy School and Hartman Elementary Center, Mahantongo's academic performance is generally lower.

Mahantongo Elementary School has a higher percentage of White students (100%) compared to the state average, indicating a lack of diversity. The school has also seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 25.48% in 2020-2021 to 32.12% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from lower-income families. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges, as research has shown that students from low-income backgrounds often face additional barriers to educational success. The school has experienced a steady increase in per-student spending, from $8,992 in 2018-2019 to $12,206 in 2021-2022, but the fluctuating student-teacher ratio suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent staffing levels and class sizes.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1200 Ridge Rd
       Klingerstown, PA  17941-9801


(570) 648-6062

District: Tri-Valley School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
993rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,206 Help


Students who attend Mahantongo Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  143

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.9%
Two or more races:
1.4%
African American:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Mahantongo Elementary School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.9%), two or more races (1.4%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mahantongo Elementary School is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mahantongo Elementary School is $12,206.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mahantongo Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mahantongo Elementary School 993rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Mahantongo Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Tri-Valley School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Valley School District 421st of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mahantongo Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mahantongo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 60.48 601st 1302 53.8%
2004 92.86 24th 1308 98.2%
2005 87.27 38th 1299 97.1%
2006 78.33 264th 1545 82.9%
2007 68.81 513th 1555 67.0%
2008 73.08 396th 1551 74.5%
2009 79.62 212th 1549 86.3%
2010 80.14 208th 1579 86.8%
2011 83.00 116th 1597 92.7%
2012 82.38 146th 1599 90.9%
2013 85.02 75th 1519 95.1%
2014 79.28 246th 1467 83.2%
2015 67.27 546th 1474 63.0%
2016 78.38 313th 1554 79.9%
2017 75.38 378th 1547 75.6%
2018 76.90 340th 1530 77.8%
2019 67.30 566th 1544 63.3%
2021 61.38 602nd 1433 58.0%
2022 48.91 912th 1534 40.5%
2023 39.26 1034th 1534 32.6%
2024 41.54 993rd 1526 34.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Mahantongo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.06 976th 1495 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mahantongo Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.12 1105th 1236 10.6%
2024 21.63 1046th 1229 14.9%
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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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1989 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1990 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1991 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1992 151 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1993 152 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1994 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1995 121 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1996 121 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1997 116 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1998 114 1 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1999 118 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2000 113 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2001 123 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 113 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2003 113 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2004 114 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 106 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 103 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 110 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2008 105 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2009 116 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 113 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2011 110 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 116
2012 104 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 110
2013 107 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 112
2014 105 1 0 5 1 0 1 0 113
2015 121 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 125
2016 132 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 138
2017 135 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 139
2018 143 1 0 2 2 0 3 0 151
2019 161 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 169
2020 161 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 168
2021 152 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 157
2022 133 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 136
2023 136 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 137
2024 140 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 143

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 139 9.5 14.6 n/a
1989 144 9.5 15.1 n/a
1990 147 9.5 15.4 0
1991 148 9.5 15.5 n/a
1992 152 9.5 16.0 n/a
1993 153 7.0 21.9 n/a
1994 143 7.0 20.4 n/a
1995 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1996 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1997 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1998 121 7.0 17.3 n/a
1999 125 7.0 17.9 n/a
2000 120 7.0 17.1 21.7
2001 126 7.0 18.0 15.9
2002 117 9.0 13.0 15.4
2003 117 9.0 13.0 15.4
2004 117 8.7 13.4 17.9
2005 108 8.8 12.3 16.7
2006 107 9.5 11.3 29.9
2007 112 9.9 11.3 23.2
2008 107 8.0 13.4 36.4
2009 123 9.1 13.4 39
2010 118 9.3 12.6 40.7
2011 116 9.0 12.8 37.9
2012 110 9.1 12.0 35.5
2013 112 9.1 12.2 38.4
2014 113 8.3 13.5 32.7
2015 125 8.0 15.6 29.6
2016 138 9.0 15.3 26.1
2017 139 8.5 16.2 23
2018 151 7.3 20.5 26.5
2019 169 7.0 24.0 26
2020 168 8.0 20.7 26.2
2021 157 8.0 19.6 25.5
2022 136 7.0 19.4 29.4
2023 137 10.3 13.2 32.1
2024 143 8.7 16.2 50.3

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 139 9.5 14.6 n/a
1989 144 9.5 15.1 n/a
1990 147 9.5 15.4 0
1991 148 9.5 15.5 n/a
1992 152 9.5 16.0 n/a
1993 153 7.0 21.9 n/a
1994 143 7.0 20.4 n/a
1995 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1996 131 7.0 18.7 n/a
1997 127 7.0 18.1 n/a
1998 121 7.0 17.3 n/a
1999 125 7.0 17.9 n/a
2000 120 7.0 17.1 21.7
2001 126 7.0 18.0 15.9
2002 117 9.0 13.0 15.4
2003 117 9.0 13.0 15.4
2004 117 8.7 13.4 17.9
2005 108 8.8 12.3 16.7
2006 107 9.5 11.3 29.9
2007 112 9.9 11.3 23.2
2008 107 8.0 13.4 36.4
2009 123 9.1 13.4 39
2010 118 9.3 12.6 40.7
2011 116 9.0 12.8 37.9
2012 110 9.1 12.0 35.5
2013 112 9.1 12.2 38.4
2014 113 8.3 13.5 32.7
2015 125 8.0 15.6 29.6
2016 138 9.0 15.3 26.1
2017 139 8.5 16.2 23
2018 151 7.3 20.5 26.5
2019 169 7.0 24.0 26
2020 168 8.0 20.7 26.2
2021 157 8.0 19.6 25.5
2022 136 7.0 19.4 29.4
2023 137 10.3 13.2 32.1
2024 143 8.7 16.2 50.3

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 Mahantongo Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $66 (0.7%) $8,926 (99.3%) $8,992
2020 $517 (5.3%) $9,212 (94.7%) $9,729
2021 $202 (1.9%) $10,312 (98.1%) $10,514
2022 $320 (2.6%) $11,886 (97.4%) $12,206

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mahantongo Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 566th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1034th of 1534 Elementary schools
 30.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)5237.6
 14.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)6443.8
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)66.733.3
 33.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Mahantongo Elementary School)83.476.2
 7.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)83.433.4
 50%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)63.144.5
 18.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)63.238.9
 24.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)38.132
 6.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)80.948
 32.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Mahantongo Elementary School)55.136.3
 18.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Mahantongo Elementary School)83.476.2
 7.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mahantongo Elementary School)7341.3
 31.7%
   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 Students169137
 18.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White161136
 15.5%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%32.1%
 6.1%


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Mahantongo Elementary School ranks 993rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 143 students attended Mahantongo Elementary School.

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

High : Tri-Valley Junior/Senior High School

Students at Mahantongo Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.


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