Wharton School

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Wharton School ranks 750 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wharton School is an elementary school in Farmington, Pennsylvania, serving 165 students in grades K-5. It is part of the Uniontown Area School District, which is ranked 378 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Wharton School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the district and state averages on PSSA tests across all grades and subjects. In 2022-2023, 45.2% of Wharton students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 29.6% for the district and 39.3% for the state. In Science, 73.9% of Wharton students were proficient or better, versus 59.4% for the district and 65.6% for the state. The school also had 62.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, exceeding the district's 49.2% and the state's 53.8%. This high performance is particularly notable given that 80.61% of Wharton students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status.

Wharton School's academic success is in contrast to nearby schools like Ben Franklin School and Lafayette Elementary School, which are also part of the Uniontown Area School District but have lower test scores and rankings. Wharton School's higher spending per student of $18,184 in 2021-2022 may contribute to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools serving low-income communities.

Detail:

Public K-5

136 Elliotsville Road
Farmington, PA 15437-9503

(724) 329-5510

District: Uniontown Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,184

Students who attend Wharton School usually attend:

Middle:	A J McMullen School
High:	Uniontown Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 165

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.3%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wharton School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.3%), two or more races (4.2%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Uniontown Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wharton School is 15.4. 4 elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wharton School employs 10.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wharton School is $18,184. 3 elementary schools in the Uniontown Area School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wharton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wharton School 750^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wharton School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Uniontown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Uniontown Area School District 378^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wharton School

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Rank History for all students at Wharton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	88.14	100^th	1302	92.3%
2004	83.80	171^st	1308	86.9%
2005	59.99	629^th	1299	51.6%
2006	46.81	1028^th	1545	33.5%
2007	73.54	409^th	1555	73.7%
2008	66.51	578^th	1551	62.7%
2009	59.97	748^th	1549	51.7%
2010	51.19	983^rd	1579	37.7%
2011	68.92	531^st	1597	66.8%
2012	58.77	863^rd	1599	46.0%
2013	52.04	935^th	1519	38.4%
2014	65.07	612^th	1467	58.3%
2015	68.87	507^th	1474	65.6%
2016	60.38	744^th	1554	52.1%
2017	51.71	904^th	1547	41.6%
2018	48.87	944^th	1530	38.3%
2019	54.05	846^th	1544	45.2%
2021	58.01	677^th	1433	52.8%
2022	56.13	766^th	1534	50.1%
2023	57.44	750^th	1534	51.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wharton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.94	540^th	1414	61.8%

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Rank History for White students at Wharton School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.26	826^th	1236	33.2%

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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 Wharton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	299	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1989	292	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
1990	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
1991	298	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
1992	309	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
1993	305	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	305
1994	275	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	275
1995	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1996	281	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1997	278	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1998	277	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
1999	287	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	287
2000	288	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
2001	273	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
2002	257	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
2003	257	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	260
2004	247	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	249
2005	238	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	244
2006	252	4	1	4	n/a	n/a	261
2007	234	5	1	3	n/a	n/a	243
2008	224	6	1	3	n/a	n/a	234
2009	229	5	1	1	n/a	n/a	236
2010	243	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	249
2011	240	3	0	2	0	0	245
2012	236	2	0	2	0	0	240
2013	220	0	0	1	0	1	222
2014	206	1	0	3	0	0	210
2015	188	1	0	2	0	0	191
2016	167	5	0	2	0	2	176
2017	169	2	1	3	0	2	177
2018	173	2	2	3	0	2	182
2019	170	3	1	2	0	2	178
2020	181	3	1	1	0	5	191
2021	149	1	1	3	0	5	159
2022	170	0	1	4	0	6	181
2023	154	0	0	4	0	7	165

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 Wharton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	14.0	21.3	n/a
1989	292	14.1	20.7	n/a
1990	287	14.0	20.5	0
1991	298	14.1	21.1	n/a
1992	309	14.0	22.0	n/a
1993	305	12.0	25.4	n/a
1994	275	11.0	25.0	n/a
1995	281	11.0	25.5	n/a
1996	281	11.0	25.5	n/a
1997	280	11.0	25.5	n/a
1998	277	11.0	25.2	n/a
1999	287	12.0	23.9	n/a
2000	288	12.0	24.0	41.7
2001	273	12.0	22.8	36.6
2002	260	13.0	20.0	38.5
2003	260	13.0	20.0	38.5
2004	249	13.1	19.0	44.2
2005	244	14.2	17.2	41
2006	261	15.0	17.4	45.2
2007	243	14.3	17.0	44
2008	234	13.6	17.2	37.2
2009	236	13.5	17.4	40.3
2010	249	13.6	18.2	39
2011	245	13.7	17.8	41.2
2012	240	13.7	17.4	43.8
2013	222	13.9	15.9	48.2
2014	210	14.9	14.0	47.1
2015	191	14.0	13.6	53.4
2016	176	14.0	12.5	50.6
2017	177	13.6	12.9	45.8
2018	182	13.6	13.3	47.8
2019	178	13.6	13.0	44.9
2020	191	12.6	15.0	43.5
2021	159	11.6	13.6	78
2022	181	10.6	16.9	98.3
2023	165	10.6	15.4	80.6

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 Wharton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	299	14.0	21.3	n/a
1989	292	14.1	20.7	n/a
1990	287	14.0	20.5	0
1991	298	14.1	21.1	n/a
1992	309	14.0	22.0	n/a
1993	305	12.0	25.4	n/a
1994	275	11.0	25.0	n/a
1995	281	11.0	25.5	n/a
1996	281	11.0	25.5	n/a
1997	280	11.0	25.5	n/a
1998	277	11.0	25.2	n/a
1999	287	12.0	23.9	n/a
2000	288	12.0	24.0	41.7
2001	273	12.0	22.8	36.6
2002	260	13.0	20.0	38.5
2003	260	13.0	20.0	38.5
2004	249	13.1	19.0	44.2
2005	244	14.2	17.2	41
2006	261	15.0	17.4	45.2
2007	243	14.3	17.0	44
2008	234	13.6	17.2	37.2
2009	236	13.5	17.4	40.3
2010	249	13.6	18.2	39
2011	245	13.7	17.8	41.2
2012	240	13.7	17.4	43.8
2013	222	13.9	15.9	48.2
2014	210	14.9	14.0	47.1
2015	191	14.0	13.6	53.4
2016	176	14.0	12.5	50.6
2017	177	13.6	12.9	45.8
2018	182	13.6	13.3	47.8
2019	178	13.6	13.0	44.9
2020	191	12.6	15.0	43.5
2021	159	11.6	13.6	78
2022	181	10.6	16.9	98.3
2023	165	10.6	15.4	80.6

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 Wharton School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$971 (6.2%)	$14,811 (93.8%)	$15,782
2020	$785 (4.8%)	$15,431 (95.2%)	$16,216
2021	$1,574 (8.8%)	$16,335 (91.2%)	$17,909
2022	$5,226 (28.7%)	$12,958 (71.3%)	$18,184

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wharton School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 846^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 750^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wharton School)	56	48.4	7.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)	72	51.6	20.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wharton School)	40	39.1	0.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wharton School)	80	73.9	6.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)	46.7	61.9	15.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wharton School)	44.8	46.7	1.9%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton School)	82.8	73.3	9.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Wharton School)	46.5	45.2	1.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Wharton School)	80	73.9	6.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wharton School)	66.6	62.2	4.4%
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	178	165	7.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	4	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	170	154	9.4%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.9%	80.6%	35.7%

Schools Near Wharton 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 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
Wharton School	Public	K-5	136 Elliotsville Road	Farmington	15437	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 329-5510	165	11	15.4	80.6%	154 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	57.4	750^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.1%		56.1	766^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.1%	16	48.4	39.1	46.7				45.2	73.9		73.9	51.6	61.9	73.3				62.2	$18,184	$5,226	$12,958
Marclay School	Public	K-5	111 Bruceton Road	Markleysburg	15459	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 329-4248	86	6	13.2	97.7%	82 (95.3%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	64.5	604^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.6%		60.4	678^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.8%	74	92.3	38.5					54.6	71.5		71.5	100.0	46.2					72.7	$18,507	$5,878	$12,629
Hutchinson Elementary School	Public	K-5	213 Mountain View Road	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-6208	328	25	12.9	59.5%	273 (83.2%)	26 (7.9%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	23 (7.0%)	45.4	941^st of 1534 public elementary schools	38.7%		49	911^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.6%	30	41.3	50.0	13.7				36.3	83.9		83.9	43.5	66.1	27.9				47.6	$19,780	$1,550	$18,230
A L Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Al Wilson Drive	Fairchance	15436	Fayette County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 564-7434	344	26	13.3	100.0%	321 (93.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.2%)	37.8	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%		33.3	1090^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.9%	37	14.0	44.1	33.4				31.2	81.4		81.4	36.0	56.1	28.8				40.9	$15,040	$2,343	$12,697
Lafayette Elementary School	Public	K-5	303 Connellsville St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-3581	259	20	13.1	88.8%	114 (44.0%)	94 (36.3%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	36 (13.9%)	9.1	1372^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	10.6%		13.7	1292^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	15.8%	80	5.1	12.5	3.7				7.5	44.8		44.8	28.2	25.0	29.6				27.3	$18,285	$4,840	$13,446
Hatfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	370 Derrick Ave	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-7371	326	22	14.7	42.6%	269 (82.5%)	17 (5.2%)	6 (1.8%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	24 (7.4%)	62	655^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.3%		66.4	567^th of 1534 public elementary schools	63.0%	88	50.0	52.0	47.9				50.0	82.0		82.0	60.7	60.0	58.4				59.7	$17,181	$1,112	$16,068
Marshall Elementary School	Public	K-5	335 Park Street	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 438-5851	310	23	13.6	67.7%	272 (87.7%)	9 (2.9%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.1%)	60.7	682^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	55.5%		41.5	1009^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.2%	327	71.4	46.3	52.0				55.5	81.5		81.5	71.4	46.3	46.0				53.4	$19,903	$1,763	$18,140
Clark Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Water St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Laurel Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 437-9600	269	24	11.0	71.7%	210 (78.1%)	22 (8.2%)	9 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	23 (8.6%)	41.2	1001^st of 1534 public elementary schools	34.7%		36.8	1064^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.6%	63	28.2	36.4	30.2				32.1	85.4		85.4	33.3	49.1	51.2				45.3	$19,530	$1,862	$17,668
Ben Franklin School	Public	K-8	351 Morgantown St	Uniontown	15401	Fayette County	Uniontown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 439-5020	517	32	16.0	89.7%	343 (66.3%)	88 (17.0%)	26 (5.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	54 (10.4%)	48	910^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.7%		41.3	1013^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	103	32.4	44.4	39.6	30.6	24.0	9.3	27.0	82.2	59.8	67.5	34.3	57.8	43.8	64.8	48.6	45.4	48.6	$15,496	$2,415	$13,081
Smithfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	23 Liberty St	Smithfield	15479	Westmoreland County	Albert Gallatin Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 569-9570	254	16	16.3	100.0%	247 (97.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	59.8	706^th of 1534 public elementary schools	54.0%		71.5	470^th of 1534 public elementary schools	69.4%	236	43.9	60.5	67.5				57.1	67.5		67.5	59.5	57.9	52.5				56.6	$15,174	$2,165	$13,009

Frequently Asked Questions about Wharton School

What is the racial makeup of Wharton School?

Students at Wharton School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Wharton School a good school?

Wharton School ranks 750^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wharton School attend?

Students who attend Wharton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : A J McMullen School
High : Uniontown Area Senior High School

How many students attend Wharton School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Wharton School.

What district is Wharton School in?

Uniontown Area School District

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