Sheffield Area Elementary School

Summary:

Sheffield Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 209 students in grades K-5 in the Warren County School District in Sheffield, Pennsylvania. The school is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Sheffield Area Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 29.2% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 32.4% in the district. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school spends a relatively high amount per student, with spending increasing from $15,100 in 2019-2020 to $18,982 in 2021-2022.

Interestingly, the nearby Eisenhower Elementary School and Youngsville Elementary School, which are also part of the Warren County School District, significantly outperform Sheffield Area Elementary School on PSSA assessments. Additionally, Sheffield Area Elementary School's performance on PSSA assessments is particularly low for its White student population, ranking in the bottom 5% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities is relatively stronger, ranking in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public K-5

6760 Route 6
Sheffield, PA 16347-2536

(814) 968-3720

District: Warren County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1160^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,982

Students who attend Sheffield Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sheffield Area Elementary School ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Sheffield Area Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Warren County School District. Racial makeup is: White (92.1%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Warren County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheffield Area Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)

Compare Sheffield Area Elementary School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheffield Area Elementary School is $18,982, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Warren County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheffield Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield Area Elementary School 1160^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Sheffield Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Warren County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County School District 379^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sheffield Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2015	30.97	1100^th	1474	25.4%
2016	30.00	1180^th	1554	24.1%
2017	28.77	1176^th	1547	24.0%
2018	30.03	1152^nd	1530	24.7%
2019	42.01	1040^th	1544	32.6%
2021	49.20	834^th	1433	41.8%
2022	40.45	1021^st	1534	33.4%
2023	33.99	1087^th	1534	29.1%
2024	24.01	1160^th	1526	24.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	46.11	845^th	1414	40.2%
2024	37.64	973^rd	1432	32.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	29.67	1078^th	1488	27.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	56.53	361^st	1043	65.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.06	1199^th	1495	19.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.61	1146^th	1236	7.3%
2024	7.79	1178^th	1229	4.1%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Sheffield Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	221	2	0	0	0	5	228
2015	225	0	0	1	0	4	230
2016	221	0	1	1	0	5	228
2017	208	0	1	0	0	5	214
2018	212	0	2	0	1	4	219
2019	207	0	0	1	1	2	211
2020	211	0	1	1	1	2	216
2021	191	0	1	1	1	3	197
2022	196	1	1	1	1	5	205
2023	196	1	1	0	1	10	209
2024	187	1	3	0	1	11	203

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 Sheffield Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	228	14.4	15.8	59.6
2015	230	12.0	19.1	62.6
2016	228	16.0	14.2	67.1
2017	214	18.0	11.8	64.5
2018	219	16.3	13.3	65.3
2019	211	18.1	11.6	63.5
2020	216	17.1	12.5	100
2021	197	20.1	9.7	98.5
2022	205	18.8	10.9	98.5
2023	209	18.4	11.3	100
2024	203	16.2	12.5	100

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 Sheffield Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	228	14.4	15.8	59.6
2015	230	12.0	19.1	62.6
2016	228	16.0	14.2	67.1
2017	214	18.0	11.8	64.5
2018	219	16.3	13.3	65.3
2019	211	18.1	11.6	63.5
2020	216	17.1	12.5	100
2021	197	20.1	9.7	98.5
2022	205	18.8	10.9	98.5
2023	209	18.4	11.3	100
2024	203	16.2	12.5	100

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 Sheffield Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,863 (12.3%)	$13,291 (87.7%)	$15,154
2020	$2,275 (15.1%)	$12,826 (84.9%)	$15,100
2021	$2,400 (14.7%)	$13,965 (85.3%)	$16,365
2022	$4,170 (22.0%)	$14,812 (78.0%)	$18,982

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sheffield Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1040^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1087^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	70.3	29.6	40.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	63	48.1	14.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	41.7	31.8	9.9%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	72.2	70.5	1.7%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	44.5	38.7	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	22.2	33.3	11.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	61.2	42.4	18.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	42.5	31.7	10.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	72.2	70.5	1.7%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)	55.6	42.3	13.3%
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	211	209	0.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	1
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	207	196	5.3%
Two or More Races	2	10	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.5%	100%	36.5%

Schools Near Sheffield Area Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)				PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sheffield Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	6760 Route 6	Sheffield	16347	Warren County	Warren County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 968-3720	203	16	12.5	100.0%	187 (92.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (5.4%)	24	1160^th of 1526 public elementary schools	24.0%		34	1087^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.1%	73	25.9	22.2	35.8	29.2	62.9	62.9	33.3	26.9	38.1	33.7	$18,982	$4,170	$14,812
Warren Area Elementary Center	Public	K-4	343 E Fifth Avenue	Warren	16365	Warren County	Warren County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 723-9061	708	51	13.8	100.0%	653 (92.2%)	3 (0.4%)	25 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (3.8%)	18.1	1243^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	18.5%		34.9	1082^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	29.5%	161	31.3	30.4		30.8	62.8	62.8	29.5	22.1		25.6	$18,255	$3,675	$14,580
Kane Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 West Hemlock Ave	Kane	16735	McKean County	Kane Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 837-7555	435	35	12.4	100.0%	420 (96.6%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	51.1	847^th of 1526 public elementary schools	44.5%		51.1	856^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.2%	9	59.8	44.9	45.2	50.0	68.1	68.1	58.3	40.6	56.1	51.9	$14,498	$2,486	$12,011
Youngsville Elementary School	Public	K-5	232 2nd St	Youngsville	16371	Warren County	Warren County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 563-7207	285	26	10.9	100.0%	270 (94.7%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	45.3	939^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.5%		30.7	1121^st of 1534 public elementary schools	26.9%	182	49.0	42.9	44.6	45.7	80.9	80.9	43.2	26.2	58.7	43.2	$21,765	$4,085	$17,679
East Forest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	120 W Birch St	Marienville	16239	Forest County	Forest Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 927-6688	64	9	7.1	101.6%	59 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.7%)								(n/a)			27.3	57.5					18.2	45.5	$34,898	$4,306	$30,592
Eisenhower Elementary School	Public	K-5	3700 Route 957	Russell	16345	Warren County	Warren County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 757-4507	328	22	14.6	100.0%	316 (96.3%)	2 (0.6%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	68.7	520^th of 1526 public elementary schools	65.9%		59.4	715^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.4%	195	65.1	73.0	50.0	62.1	86.5	86.5	65.1	53.8	55.2	57.5	$17,497	$3,534	$13,963

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheffield Area Elementary School

What district is Sheffield Area Elementary School in?

Warren County School District

Is Sheffield Area Elementary School a good school?

Sheffield Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sheffield Area Elementary School?

Students at Sheffield Area Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

How many students attend Sheffield Area Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 203 students attended Sheffield Area Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sheffield Area Elementary School attend?

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