Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Summary:

Wallenpaupack South Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Wallenpaupack Area School District located in Newfoundland, PA, with an enrollment of 255 students. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with fluctuating statewide rankings over the years.

While the school's performance for female students and low socioeconomic status students is relatively strong, with 3- and 4-star rankings respectively, the school trails nearby higher-performing schools like Wallenpaupack North Intrmd School and Jefferson Elementary School in Math and English Language Arts proficiency. However, Wallenpaupack South Elementary outperforms the lower-performing Clear Run Intrmd School in the Pocono Mountain School District.

The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 59.77% to 72.55%, suggests a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families. Despite this, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively strong, indicating that the school is effectively supporting these students. However, the school's weaker performance for male students and White students suggests a need to focus on addressing any underlying factors that may be contributing to these achievement gaps, as well as opportunities to improve overall academic outcomes, particularly in Math proficiency.


Detail:

Public K-5

 989 Main St
       Newfoundland, PA  18445-5212


(570) 676-3335

District: Wallenpaupack Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
843rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,593 Help


Students who attend Wallenpaupack South Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Wallenpaupack Area Middle School
High:    Wallenpaupack Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
14.0%
African American:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wallenpaupack South Elementary School ranks worse than 55.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Wallenpaupack South Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Wallenpaupack Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (14%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wallenpaupack Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School is 9.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallenpaupack Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School is $22,593, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Wallenpaupack Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wallenpaupack South Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallenpaupack South Elementary School 843rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wallenpaupack South Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wallenpaupack Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallenpaupack Area School District 242nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.10 756th 1302 41.9%
2004 62.67 566th 1308 56.7%
2005 61.16 602nd 1299 53.7%
2006 64.11 611th 1545 60.5%
2007 62.99 662nd 1555 57.4%
2008 68.78 513th 1551 66.9%
2009 63.82 647th 1549 58.2%
2010 61.31 746th 1579 52.8%
2011 67.68 577th 1597 63.9%
2012 65.23 684th 1599 57.2%
2013 60.38 755th 1519 50.3%
2014 52.48 887th 1467 39.5%
2015 55.82 796th 1474 46.0%
2016 44.92 1001st 1554 35.6%
2017 53.10 865th 1547 44.1%
2018 63.34 660th 1530 56.9%
2019 59.30 745th 1544 51.7%
2021 61.50 600th 1433 58.1%
2022 57.53 741st 1534 51.7%
2023 59.56 712th 1534 53.6%
2024 51.50 843rd 1526 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.01 356th 1414 74.8%
2024 53.87 714th 1432 50.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.38 744th 1488 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.78 893rd 1495 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.07 792nd 1236 35.9%
2024 38.39 834th 1229 32.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1989 186 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1990 203 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 221 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 232 2 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1993 250 2 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 313 1 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1995 371 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 371 7 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 370 10 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 386 2 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 403
1999 375 3 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2000 443 5 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2001 447 4 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 463
2002 398 6 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2003 398 6 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2004 414 6 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 440
2005 428 5 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2006 439 8 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 468
2007 444 11 1 22 5 n/a n/a 0 483
2008 397 13 2 27 4 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 375 9 3 24 2 n/a n/a 0 413
2010 361 6 2 21 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2011 269 6 3 20 1 0 0 0 299
2012 258 6 3 26 1 0 2 0 296
2013 253 3 3 21 0 0 5 0 285
2014 248 4 1 17 0 0 7 0 277
2015 239 4 1 17 0 0 4 0 265
2016 251 4 2 21 0 0 4 0 282
2017 250 7 1 23 0 0 6 0 287
2018 237 9 1 20 0 0 5 0 272
2019 221 7 2 18 0 0 7 0 255
2020 244 7 0 25 0 0 8 0 284
2021 200 6 0 32 0 0 13 0 251
2022 204 5 1 36 0 0 10 0 256
2023 200 6 0 41 0 0 8 0 255
2024 205 13 0 37 0 0 9 0 264

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 Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 12.3 15.6 n/a
1989 190 13.0 14.6 n/a
1990 210 13.8 15.2 0
1991 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1992 244 17.0 14.3 n/a
1993 265 15.0 17.7 n/a
1994 327 18.0 18.2 n/a
1995 387 22.0 17.6 n/a
1996 387 22.0 17.6 n/a
1997 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
1998 403 23.5 17.1 n/a
1999 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
2000 465 34.5 13.5 34.6
2001 463 32.5 14.2 34.8
2002 418 33.9 12.3 36.4
2003 418 33.9 12.3 36.4
2004 440 34.4 12.8 38
2005 451 34.4 13.1 33.7
2006 468 35.2 13.3 40.6
2007 483 35.0 13.8 40.4
2008 443 24.7 17.9 45.1
2009 413 25.3 16.3 49.4
2010 392 24.4 16.0 50.8
2011 299 21.5 13.8 51.2
2012 296 21.1 13.9 51.7
2013 285 28.2 10.0 52.6
2014 277 28.2 9.8 50.5
2015 265 28.0 9.4 52.5
2016 282 28.0 10.0 52.1
2017 287 28.2 10.1 51.2
2018 272 27.2 9.9 51.8
2019 255 26.0 9.8 54.5
2020 284 27.0 10.5 60.6
2021 251 28.0 8.9 64.5
2022 256 27.8 9.2 59.8
2023 255 25.9 9.8 72.5
2024 264 27.8 9.4 98.9

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 Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 192 12.3 15.6 n/a
1989 190 13.0 14.6 n/a
1990 210 13.8 15.2 0
1991 227 16.0 14.1 n/a
1992 244 17.0 14.3 n/a
1993 265 15.0 17.7 n/a
1994 327 18.0 18.2 n/a
1995 387 22.0 17.6 n/a
1996 387 22.0 17.6 n/a
1997 395 25.0 15.8 n/a
1998 403 23.5 17.1 n/a
1999 393 31.0 12.7 n/a
2000 465 34.5 13.5 34.6
2001 463 32.5 14.2 34.8
2002 418 33.9 12.3 36.4
2003 418 33.9 12.3 36.4
2004 440 34.4 12.8 38
2005 451 34.4 13.1 33.7
2006 468 35.2 13.3 40.6
2007 483 35.0 13.8 40.4
2008 443 24.7 17.9 45.1
2009 413 25.3 16.3 49.4
2010 392 24.4 16.0 50.8
2011 299 21.5 13.8 51.2
2012 296 21.1 13.9 51.7
2013 285 28.2 10.0 52.6
2014 277 28.2 9.8 50.5
2015 265 28.0 9.4 52.5
2016 282 28.0 10.0 52.1
2017 287 28.2 10.1 51.2
2018 272 27.2 9.9 51.8
2019 255 26.0 9.8 54.5
2020 284 27.0 10.5 60.6
2021 251 28.0 8.9 64.5
2022 256 27.8 9.2 59.8
2023 255 25.9 9.8 72.5
2024 264 27.8 9.4 98.9

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 Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $970 (4.7%) $19,604 (95.3%) $20,575
2020 $895 (4.5%) $18,951 (95.5%) $19,846
2021 $942 (4.4%) $20,421 (95.6%) $21,363
2022 $881 (3.9%) $21,712 (96.1%) $22,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallenpaupack South Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 745th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 712th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)90.553.9
 36.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)64.361.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)56.147.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)85.482.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)65.960.9
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)30.444.5
 14.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)56.547.3
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)58.248.8
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)85.482.6
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wallenpaupack South Elementary School)6257
 5%
   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 Students255255
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic1841
 127.8%
Pacific Islander00
White221200
 9.5%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%72.5%
 18%


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Wallenpaupack South Elementary School ranks 843rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Wallenpaupack South Elementary School are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Wallenpaupack South Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wallenpaupack Area Middle School
High : Wallenpaupack Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Wallenpaupack South Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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