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:
1160th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,982 Help


Students who attend Sheffield Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  209

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
4.8%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sheffield Area Elementary School ranks worse than 76% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Sheffield Area Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Warren County School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (4.8%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sheffield Area Elementary School is 11.3, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Warren County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sheffield Area Elementary School is $18,982, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Warren County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sheffield Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheffield Area Elementary School 1160th 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:
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White students:


Warren County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County School District 379th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2015 30.97 1100th 1474 25.4%
2016 30.00 1180th 1554 24.1%
2017 28.77 1176th 1547 24.0%
2018 30.03 1152nd 1530 24.7%
2019 42.01 1040th 1544 32.6%
2021 49.20 834th 1433 41.8%
2022 40.45 1021st 1534 33.4%
2023 33.99 1087th 1534 29.1%
2024 24.01 1160th 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 845th 1414 40.2%
2024 37.64 973rd 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 1078th 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 361st 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 1199th 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 1146th 1236 7.3%
2024 7.79 1178th 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.

Sheffield Area Elementary School Test Scores
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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 Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 221 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 228
2015 225 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 230
2016 221 0 0 1 1 0 5 0 228
2017 208 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 214
2018 212 0 0 2 0 1 4 0 219
2019 207 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 211
2020 211 0 0 1 1 1 2 0 216
2021 191 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 197
2022 196 1 0 1 1 1 5 0 205
2023 196 1 0 1 0 1 10 0 209

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

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

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 1040th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1087th 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)70.329.6
 40.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)6348.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)41.731.8
 9.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Sheffield Area Elementary School)72.270.5
 1.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)44.538.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)22.233.3
 11.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)61.242.4
 18.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Sheffield Area Elementary School)42.531.7
 10.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Sheffield Area Elementary School)72.270.5
 1.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sheffield Area Elementary School)55.642.3
 13.3%
   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 Students211209
 0.9%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander11
White207196
 5.3%
Two or More Races210
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%100%
 36.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheffield Area Elementary School

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

Students who attend Sheffield Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Sheffield Area Middle School/High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 209 students attended Sheffield Area Elementary School.

Students at Sheffield Area Elementary School are 94% White, 5% Two or more races.


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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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