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Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Summary:

Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lykens, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 399 students. This school is part of the Upper Dauphin Area School District, which is ranked 268 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 60.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. In PSSA Science, the school had an impressive 95.3% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 65.8%. The school's performance in PSSA English Language Arts is also strong, with 60.9% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53%. The school's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds also excel, ranking 319 out of 1,495 and 72 out of 1,432 Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

While Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School outperforms the state averages, some nearby schools, such as West Hanover Elementary and Linglestown Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 300-400 Pennsylvania elementary schools. However, other nearby schools, like Williams Valley Elementary, struggle academically, ranking in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School's academic success suggests effective strategies in supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 5668 State Route 209
       Lykens, PA  17048-8414

(717) 362-4511

District: Upper Dauphin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
495th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,043 Help


Students who attend Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
High:    Upper Dauphin Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.7%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.6% Help


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Compare Details Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School ranks better than 67.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.7%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School is $13,043.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School 495th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Upper Dauphin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Dauphin Area School District 268th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.10 825th 1545 46.6%
2007 63.21 652nd 1555 58.1%
2008 51.35 951st 1551 38.7%
2009 50.04 980th 1549 36.7%
2010 54.56 921st 1579 41.7%
2011 57.00 865th 1597 45.8%
2012 67.55 617th 1599 61.4%
2013 68.65 547th 1519 64.0%
2014 58.10 779th 1467 46.9%
2015 55.83 795th 1474 46.1%
2016 66.87 596th 1554 61.6%
2017 64.13 641st 1547 58.6%
2018 63.58 656th 1530 57.1%
2019 67.10 573rd 1544 62.9%
2021 62.80 578th 1433 59.7%
2022 60.31 681st 1534 55.6%
2023 59.85 705th 1534 54.0%
2024 69.94 495th 1526 67.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.48 304th 1414 78.5%
2024 88.63 72nd 1432 95.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.47 768th 1488 48.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.13 735th 1043 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.15 319th 1495 78.7%
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Rank History for White students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.09 791st 1236 36.0%
2024 56.62 534th 1229 56.6%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 524 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1992 533 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 564 3 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 579
1994 549 3 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 565
1995 553 7 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 578
1996 553 7 7 8 3 n/a n/a 0 578
1997 528 9 4 6 2 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 551 10 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1999 551 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2000 544 11 5 11 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2001 539 6 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 485 5 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 485 5 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 484 8 5 7 5 n/a n/a 0 509
2005 454 4 4 10 4 n/a n/a 0 476
2006 481 5 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 469 4 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2008 446 7 4 11 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2009 426 4 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2010 437 2 6 11 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2011 456 4 6 12 1 0 5 0 484
2012 432 3 4 10 1 1 3 0 454
2013 419 2 3 16 1 0 9 0 450
2014 432 6 2 16 1 0 7 0 464
2015 414 3 4 17 0 0 7 0 445
2016 389 4 3 22 0 0 6 0 424
2017 386 11 2 17 0 0 7 0 423
2018 385 12 1 12 0 0 2 0 412
2019 368 10 1 10 0 0 5 0 394
2020 356 6 2 11 0 0 8 0 383
2021 341 5 2 15 0 0 8 0 371
2022 345 5 3 23 1 0 8 0 385
2023 350 9 4 24 1 0 11 0 399

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 Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 532 32.5 16.3 n/a
1992 540 32.5 16.6 n/a
1993 579 29.0 20.0 n/a
1994 565 30.0 18.8 n/a
1995 578 29.2 19.8 n/a
1996 578 29.2 19.8 n/a
1997 549 29.2 18.8 n/a
1998 577 29.2 19.8 n/a
1999 564 33.2 17.0 n/a
2000 573 34.2 16.8 15.9
2001 555 36.2 15.3 17.8
2002 503 36.2 13.9 19.1
2003 503 36.2 13.9 19.1
2004 509 32.2 15.8 17.3
2005 476 31.6 15.1 20.2
2006 499 30.2 16.5 24.6
2007 485 29.5 16.4 26.4
2008 469 26.9 17.4 27.7
2009 445 22.1 20.1 30.8
2010 456 22.7 20.0 36.4
2011 484 25.6 18.8 42.4
2012 454 22.7 19.9 20
2013 450 27.8 16.1 45.3
2014 464 30.6 15.1 49.6
2015 445 32.0 13.9 48.8
2016 424 23.0 18.4 49.3
2017 423 25.1 16.7 48
2018 412 25.0 16.4 53.2
2019 394 23.9 16.4 49.7
2020 383 23.3 16.4 49.9
2021 371 23.5 15.7 99.2
2022 385 25.5 15.0 51.2
2023 399 28.3 14.0 51.6

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 Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 532 32.5 16.3 n/a
1992 540 32.5 16.6 n/a
1993 579 29.0 20.0 n/a
1994 565 30.0 18.8 n/a
1995 578 29.2 19.8 n/a
1996 578 29.2 19.8 n/a
1997 549 29.2 18.8 n/a
1998 577 29.2 19.8 n/a
1999 564 33.2 17.0 n/a
2000 573 34.2 16.8 15.9
2001 555 36.2 15.3 17.8
2002 503 36.2 13.9 19.1
2003 503 36.2 13.9 19.1
2004 509 32.2 15.8 17.3
2005 476 31.6 15.1 20.2
2006 499 30.2 16.5 24.6
2007 485 29.5 16.4 26.4
2008 469 26.9 17.4 27.7
2009 445 22.1 20.1 30.8
2010 456 22.7 20.0 36.4
2011 484 25.6 18.8 42.4
2012 454 22.7 19.9 20
2013 450 27.8 16.1 45.3
2014 464 30.6 15.1 49.6
2015 445 32.0 13.9 48.8
2016 424 23.0 18.4 49.3
2017 423 25.1 16.7 48
2018 412 25.0 16.4 53.2
2019 394 23.9 16.4 49.7
2020 383 23.3 16.4 49.9
2021 371 23.5 15.7 99.2
2022 385 25.5 15.0 51.2
2023 399 28.3 14.0 51.6

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 Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $680 (4.7%) $13,803 (95.3%) $14,483
2020 $813 (6.7%) $11,267 (93.3%) $12,081
2021 $1,065 (7.7%) $12,683 (92.3%) $13,748
2022 $1,084 (8.3%) $11,959 (91.7%) $13,043

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 573rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 705th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)56.567.2
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)65.267.1
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)56.942.6
 14.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)93.678
 15.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)77.246.4
 30.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)56.754.8
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)93.678
 15.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School)71.656.6
 15%
   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 Students394399
 1.3%
African American109
 10%
American Indian01
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1024
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White368350
 4.9%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.7%51.6%
 1.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School

Students at Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
High : Upper Dauphin Area High School

Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School ranks 495th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Upper Dauphin Area Elementary School.


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