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Caley Elementary School

Summary:

Caley Elementary School is a public elementary school in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, serving 416 students in grades K-4 and part of the Upper Merion Area School District. Caley consistently outperforms state and district averages on standardized tests, has a diverse student population, and is ranked among the top 15% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Caley Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with 70% of students proficient or better in Math and 76.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population, with 38.22% White, 15.62% African American, 6.01% Hispanic, 29.09% Asian, and 10.82% two or more races, is noteworthy, especially when compared to the nearby Gulph Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School, which have higher percentages of White and Asian students. Caley's low student-teacher ratio of 13.1 also sets it apart from the surrounding schools in the Upper Merion Area School District.

Caley Elementary School's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and favorable school metrics suggest that the school has effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a supportive learning environment. This combination of factors has earned Caley a ranking of 221 out of 1,534 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, placing it in the top 15% and earning it a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Parents seeking a high-performing, diverse, and well-ranked elementary school in the King of Prussia area should consider Caley Elementary School as a top choice.


Detail:

Public K-4

 725 Caley Road
       King of Prussia, PA  19406-2363

(610) 205-3652

District: Upper Merion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
221st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,708 Help


Students who attend Caley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Upper Merion Area Middle School
High:    Upper Merion Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  416

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.2%
Asian:
29.1%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Caley Elementary School ranks better than 85.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Caley Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.2%), Asian (29.1%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Upper Merion Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caley Elementary School is 13.1, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caley Elementary School is $21,708, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Upper Merion Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Caley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Caley Elementary School 221st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Caley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Upper Merion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Upper Merion Area School District 145th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Caley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.36 248th 1545 83.9%
2007 82.58 170th 1555 89.1%
2008 81.62 170th 1551 89.0%
2009 81.08 173rd 1549 88.8%
2010 72.14 438th 1579 72.3%
2011 72.13 436th 1597 72.7%
2012 80.86 188th 1599 88.2%
2013 82.73 140th 1519 90.8%
2014 84.39 103rd 1467 93.0%
2015 85.23 157th 1474 89.3%
2016 84.85 170th 1554 89.1%
2017 79.35 303rd 1547 80.4%
2018 76.75 342nd 1530 77.6%
2019 85.66 146th 1544 90.5%
2021 93.48 30th 1433 97.9%
2022 86.71 166th 1534 89.2%
2023 83.18 221st 1534 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Caley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.70 503rd 1414 64.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Caley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.35 67th 160 58.1%
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Rank History for White students at Caley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.94 112th 1236 90.9%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Caley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 316 7 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 330 12 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1990 311 11 24 4 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1991 324 9 35 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1992 314 9 32 3 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 341 8 29 2 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1994 337 12 28 3 1 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 348 14 34 5 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 348 14 34 5 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 382 17 35 2 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1998 334 17 44 7 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1999 354 21 48 10 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 315 14 39 11 0 n/a n/a 0 379
2001 308 15 34 8 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 290 18 59 5 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2003 290 18 59 5 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2004 286 23 65 2 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 291 24 71 6 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 284 18 71 8 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 295 29 76 12 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2008 289 31 95 18 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2009 287 33 93 15 0 n/a n/a 2 430
2010 284 36 115 14 0 n/a n/a 3 452
2011 250 32 116 29 0 5 12 0 444
2012 265 30 140 27 1 0 11 0 474
2013 254 31 152 26 2 1 12 0 478
2014 241 23 129 23 0 1 13 0 430
2015 236 23 140 25 0 1 13 0 438
2016 208 24 145 23 1 0 17 0 418
2017 189 29 134 19 0 0 22 0 393
2018 210 25 128 21 1 0 24 0 409
2019 149 26 157 16 1 0 24 0 373
2020 158 26 143 18 1 0 38 0 384
2021 161 26 143 21 0 0 32 0 383
2022 145 52 127 20 0 1 36 0 381
2023 159 65 121 25 1 0 45 0 416

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 Caley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 22.3 14.7 n/a
1989 356 23.4 15.2 n/a
1990 350 23.9 14.6 0
1991 373 24.8 15.0 n/a
1992 359 23.8 15.0 n/a
1993 381 18.7 20.4 n/a
1994 381 19.0 20.1 n/a
1995 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1996 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1997 437 19.5 22.4 n/a
1998 402 21.0 19.1 n/a
1999 433 21.5 20.1 n/a
2000 379 23.0 16.5 3.7
2001 365 23.0 15.9 3.8
2002 372 25.2 14.8 4.8
2003 372 25.2 14.8 4.8
2004 376 26.2 14.4 2.9
2005 392 25.9 15.1 4.6
2006 381 27.4 13.9 3.9
2007 412 28.4 14.5 5.3
2008 433 29.3 14.8 5.1
2009 430 28.7 15.0 4.9
2010 452 29.7 15.1 8.7
2011 444 29.1 15.2 8.3
2012 474 27.1 17.4 9.1
2013 478 28.9 16.5 14.4
2014 430 29.2 14.7 12.8
2015 438 29.0 15.1 12.6
2016 418 30.0 13.9 15.3
2017 393 30.2 12.9 17.6
2018 409 29.5 13.8 17.8
2019 373 26.9 13.8 19.6
2020 384 28.7 13.3 17.4
2021 383 28.7 13.3 18
2022 381 27.7 13.7 23.4
2023 416 31.7 13.1 30

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 Caley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 22.3 14.7 n/a
1989 356 23.4 15.2 n/a
1990 350 23.9 14.6 0
1991 373 24.8 15.0 n/a
1992 359 23.8 15.0 n/a
1993 381 18.7 20.4 n/a
1994 381 19.0 20.1 n/a
1995 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1996 402 20.0 20.1 n/a
1997 437 19.5 22.4 n/a
1998 402 21.0 19.1 n/a
1999 433 21.5 20.1 n/a
2000 379 23.0 16.5 3.7
2001 365 23.0 15.9 3.8
2002 372 25.2 14.8 4.8
2003 372 25.2 14.8 4.8
2004 376 26.2 14.4 2.9
2005 392 25.9 15.1 4.6
2006 381 27.4 13.9 3.9
2007 412 28.4 14.5 5.3
2008 433 29.3 14.8 5.1
2009 430 28.7 15.0 4.9
2010 452 29.7 15.1 8.7
2011 444 29.1 15.2 8.3
2012 474 27.1 17.4 9.1
2013 478 28.9 16.5 14.4
2014 430 29.2 14.7 12.8
2015 438 29.0 15.1 12.6
2016 418 30.0 13.9 15.3
2017 393 30.2 12.9 17.6
2018 409 29.5 13.8 17.8
2019 373 26.9 13.8 19.6
2020 384 28.7 13.3 17.4
2021 383 28.7 13.3 18
2022 381 27.7 13.7 23.4
2023 416 31.7 13.1 30

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Caley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $127 (0.6%) $20,576 (99.4%) $20,703
2020 $112 (0.6%) $19,726 (99.4%) $19,837
2021 $410 (1.9%) $21,356 (98.1%) $21,766
2022 $412 (1.9%) $21,295 (98.1%) $21,708

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Caley 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 146th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 221st of 1534 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Caley Elementary School)79.169.9
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caley Elementary School)9275.2
 16.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Caley Elementary School)7670.4
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Caley Elementary School)93.387.5
 5.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caley Elementary School)81.378.2
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Caley Elementary School)77.370
 7.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Caley Elementary School)93.387.5
 5.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Caley Elementary School)86.176.4
 9.7%
   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 Students373416
 11.5%
African American2665
 150%
American Indian11
Asian157121
 22.9%
Hispanic1625
 56.3%
Pacific Islander00
White149159
 6.7%
Two or More Races2445
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.6%30%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Caley Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 416 students attended Caley Elementary School.

Caley Elementary School ranks 221st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Caley Elementary School are 38% White, 29% Asian, 16% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Upper Merion Area Middle School
High : Upper Merion Area High School


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