Is Rossmoyne Elementary School a good school?

Rossmoyne Elementary School ranks 669 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Rossmoyne Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 470 students attended Rossmoyne Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Rossmoyne Elementary School?

Students at Rossmoyne Elementary School are 64% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Rossmoyne Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Rossmoyne Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Allen Middle School High : Cedar Cliff High School

Rossmoyne Elementary School

Summary:

Rossmoyne Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, serving around 470 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the West Shore School District, which is ranked 233 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rossmoyne Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests, with 51.3% of students proficient or better in Math, 85.2% in Science, and 57.3% in English Language Arts. The school's rankings for White students (675 out of 1236 PA elementary schools) and students with disabilities (369 out of 1043) are notably higher than its overall ranking, indicating strong performance for these subgroups. Rossmoyne also has a relatively diverse student population, with 7.02% African American, 16.6% Hispanic, and 5.74% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Highland Elementary (67.97% White) and Sporting Hill Elementary (60.84% White).

The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,698 in 2018-2019 to $17,438 in 2021-2022, and maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, lower than some nearby schools like Elmwood Academy (15.9) and Sporting Hill Elementary (16.9). Rossmoyne's consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong performance for subgroups suggest a focus on equity and supporting the diverse needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

1225 Rossmoyne Rd
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-4838

(223) 225-9729

District: West Shore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
669^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,438

Students who attend Rossmoyne Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Allen Middle School
High:	Cedar Cliff High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.3%

Hispanic:

16.6%

African American:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rossmoyne Elementary School ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Shore School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.3%), Hispanic (16.6%), African American (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rossmoyne Elementary School is 12.3, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the West Shore School District! (See more...)

Compare Rossmoyne Elementary School employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rossmoyne Elementary School is $17,438, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the West Shore School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rossmoyne Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rossmoyne Elementary School 669^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rossmoyne Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

West Shore School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Shore School District 233^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rossmoyne Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rossmoyne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	71.31	405^th	1302	68.9%
2004	79.53	256^th	1308	80.4%
2005	69.28	429^th	1299	67.0%
2006	70.00	477^th	1545	69.1%
2007	62.46	683^rd	1555	56.1%
2008	62.19	694^th	1551	55.3%
2009	66.96	548^th	1549	64.6%
2010	63.53	670^th	1579	57.6%
2011	69.16	525^th	1597	67.1%
2012	64.26	721^st	1599	54.9%
2013	59.06	790^th	1519	48.0%
2014	64.51	629^th	1467	57.1%
2015	63.87	619^th	1474	58.0%
2016	66.08	609^th	1554	60.8%
2017	56.09	813^th	1547	47.4%
2018	60.85	704^th	1530	54.0%
2019	61.26	700^th	1544	54.7%
2021	49.86	818^th	1433	42.9%
2022	59.91	692^nd	1534	54.9%
2023	61.16	669^th	1534	56.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rossmoyne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.84	674^th	1414	52.3%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rossmoyne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	55.97	369^th	1043	64.6%

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Rank History for White students at Rossmoyne Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.82	675^th	1236	45.4%

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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 Rossmoyne Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	217	1	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1989	210	4	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	220
1990	220	0	5	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	227
1991	223	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1992	203	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1993	213	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1994	201	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	208
1995	228	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1996	228	4	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
1997	250	3	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1998	198	3	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	209
1999	178	2	10	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
2000	189	2	12	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	207
2001	192	4	8	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
2002	179	4	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2003	179	4	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	195
2004	183	7	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
2005	166	9	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2006	144	5	5	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	164
2007	146	4	5	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	167
2008	161	5	9	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	185
2009	167	9	10	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2010	153	14	13	9	0	n/a	n/a	3	192
2011	143	11	10	10	1	0	3	0	178
2012	140	7	10	9	0	0	3	0	169
2013	148	2	7	22	0	0	3	0	182
2014	140	6	8	19	0	0	8	0	181
2015	133	7	8	27	0	0	9	0	184
2016	153	7	10	25	0	0	8	0	203
2017	143	10	5	27	0	0	14	0	199
2018	135	16	10	25	0	0	12	0	198
2019	136	12	6	26	0	0	11	0	191
2020	132	11	5	27	1	0	5	0	181
2021	132	12	8	29	1	0	8	0	190
2022	286	36	16	70	3	1	20	0	432
2023	302	33	27	78	3	0	27	0	470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rossmoyne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	10.5	21.6	n/a
1989	220	10.6	20.7	n/a
1990	227	10.0	22.7	0
1991	227	13.8	16.4	n/a
1992	205	12.0	17.0	n/a
1993	218	11.0	19.8	n/a
1994	208	10.0	20.8	n/a
1995	237	13.0	18.2	n/a
1996	237	13.0	18.2	n/a
1997	259	15.0	17.3	n/a
1998	209	12.0	17.4	n/a
1999	195	13.0	15.0	n/a
2000	207	12.0	17.3	8.7
2001	208	12.0	17.3	9.1
2002	195	12.0	16.3	13.8
2003	195	12.0	16.3	13.8
2004	202	13.2	15.3	12.9
2005	190	11.1	17.1	14.2
2006	164	11.7	14.0	16.5
2007	167	11.0	15.2	11.4
2008	185	17.0	10.9	13
2009	192	13.1	14.6	16.7
2010	192	13.0	14.7	22.2
2011	178	12.6	14.0	18
2012	169	12.6	13.3	17.8
2013	182	13.1	13.8	25.8
2014	181	12.6	14.3	28.7
2015	184	14.0	13.1	27.2
2016	203	13.0	15.6	32
2017	199	13.3	14.9	36.7
2018	198	13.4	14.6	34.8
2019	191	13.3	14.3	33
2020	181	13.9	13.0	35.4
2021	190	14.5	13.0	34.2
2022	432	35.1	12.2	43.1
2023	470	37.9	12.3	45.7

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 Rossmoyne Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	227	10.5	21.6	n/a
1989	220	10.6	20.7	n/a
1990	227	10.0	22.7	0
1991	227	13.8	16.4	n/a
1992	205	12.0	17.0	n/a
1993	218	11.0	19.8	n/a
1994	208	10.0	20.8	n/a
1995	237	13.0	18.2	n/a
1996	237	13.0	18.2	n/a
1997	259	15.0	17.3	n/a
1998	209	12.0	17.4	n/a
1999	195	13.0	15.0	n/a
2000	207	12.0	17.3	8.7
2001	208	12.0	17.3	9.1
2002	195	12.0	16.3	13.8
2003	195	12.0	16.3	13.8
2004	202	13.2	15.3	12.9
2005	190	11.1	17.1	14.2
2006	164	11.7	14.0	16.5
2007	167	11.0	15.2	11.4
2008	185	17.0	10.9	13
2009	192	13.1	14.6	16.7
2010	192	13.0	14.7	22.2
2011	178	12.6	14.0	18
2012	169	12.6	13.3	17.8
2013	182	13.1	13.8	25.8
2014	181	12.6	14.3	28.7
2015	184	14.0	13.1	27.2
2016	203	13.0	15.6	32
2017	199	13.3	14.9	36.7
2018	198	13.4	14.6	34.8
2019	191	13.3	14.3	33
2020	181	13.9	13.0	35.4
2021	190	14.5	13.0	34.2
2022	432	35.1	12.2	43.1
2023	470	37.9	12.3	45.7

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 Rossmoyne Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$236 (2.7%)	$8,462 (97.3%)	$8,698
2020	$525 (5.2%)	$9,598 (94.8%)	$10,123
2021	$436 (3.8%)	$10,918 (96.2%)	$11,354
2022	$1,326 (7.6%)	$16,112 (92.4%)	$17,438

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rossmoyne Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 700^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 669^th of 1534 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	69.5	61.8	7.7%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	67.8	57.9	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	58.6	57.4	1.2%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	82.8	85.2	2.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	75.9	64.8	11.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	38.5	36	2.5%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	55.4	51.4	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	54.9	51.3	3.6%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	82.8	85.2	2.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rossmoyne Elementary School)	65.9	57.3	8.6%
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	191	470	146.1%
African American	12	33	175%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	27	350%
Hispanic	26	78	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	302	122.1%
Two or More Races	11	27	145.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	45.7%	12.8%

Schools Near Rossmoyne Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)				PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)				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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Rossmoyne Elementary School	Public	K-5	1225 Rossmoyne Rd	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(223) 225-9729	470	38	12.3	45.7%	302 (64.3%)	33 (7.0%)	78 (16.6%)	27 (5.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	61.2	669^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.4%		59.9	692^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	54.9%	23	61.8	57.4	36.0	51.3	85.2	85.2	57.9	64.8	51.4	57.3	$17,438	$1,326	$16,112
Kindergarten Academy	Public	K	600 S Norway St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 506-0852	346	22	15.6	38.2%	231 (66.8%)	45 (13.0%)	21 (6.1%)	26 (7.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.4%)								(n/a)											$13,559	$636	$12,923
Sporting Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	210 S Sporting Hill Rd	Mechanicsburg	17050	Cumberland County	Cumberland Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 761-5052	554	33	16.9	33.9%	430 (77.6%)	31 (5.6%)	33 (6.0%)	30 (5.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.9%)	72.2	447^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.9%		78.9	305^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.1%	142	66.6	50.0	62.9	60.5	74.1	74.1	67.7	58.5	76.1	68.0	$12,904	$251	$12,653
Upper Allen Elementary School	Public	1-3	1790 S Market St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4594	286	22	12.9	36.4%	174 (60.8%)	61 (21.3%)	15 (5.2%)	20 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)								(n/a)	61.0			61.0			61.0			61.0	$14,371	$468	$13,902
Shepherdstown Elementary School	Public	1-3	1849 S York St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4589	263	20	13.2	35.7%	190 (72.2%)	18 (6.8%)	19 (7.2%)	25 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)								(n/a)	66.6			66.6			55.1			55.1	$14,707	$674	$14,033
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-2	420 S 24th St	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	Camp Hill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 901-2550	227	19	12.0	17.2%	165 (72.7%)	4 (1.8%)	27 (11.9%)	12 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)								(n/a)											$18,529	$609	$17,920
Elmwood Academy	Public	4-5	100 E Elmwood Avenue	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4578	707	44	15.9	37.2%	505 (71.4%)	77 (10.9%)	54 (7.6%)	36 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.8%)	67.9	535^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%		64.9	590^th of 1534 public elementary schools	61.5%	55		54.7	45.0	49.7	84.7	84.7		63.8	63.1	63.5	$13,340	$648	$12,691
Northside Elementary School	Public	1-3	411 N Walnut St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 691-4581	248	18	13.7	44.0%	190 (76.6%)	13 (5.2%)	18 (7.3%)	9 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.9%)								(n/a)	62.4			62.4			68.3			68.3	$17,336	$687	$16,649
Highland Elementary School	Public	K-5	1325 Carlisle Rd	Camp Hill	17011	Cumberland County	West Shore School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 901-9860	462	33	14.2	43.9%	314 (68.0%)	24 (5.2%)	69 (14.9%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.0%)	64.8	601^st of 1534 public elementary schools	60.8%		63	622^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	59.5%	21	71.0	50.0	44.2	54.1	82.9	82.9	62.3	54.6	60.5	59.0	$18,290	$1,433	$16,858
Broad Street Elementary School	Public	1-3	200 S Broad St	Mechanicsburg	17055	Cumberland County	Mechanicsburg Area School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 691-4574	202	15	13.4	43.6%	158 (78.2%)	17 (8.4%)	12 (5.9%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.3			66.3			58.4			58.4	$14,303	$468	$13,834

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