Fishing Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Fishing Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lewisberry, Pennsylvania, serving 434 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.

Fishing Creek Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance. In the 2022-2023 school year, 57.3% of Fishing Creek students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 44.8% for the district and 39.3% for the state. The school also excelled in PSSA Science, with 82.1% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (71.7%) and state (65.6%) averages. While Fishing Creek has a higher percentage of White students (81.34%) and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (28.8%) compared to nearby schools, the district should continue to address any potential equity and access issues to ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed.

Within the West Shore School District, Fishing Creek Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, outpacing its neighboring schools like Red Mill Elementary and Fairview Elementary in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools, such as Newberry Elementary and Hillside Elementary, have lower academic performance, which may warrant further investigation and targeted support from the West Shore School District.


Detail:

Public K-5

 510 Fishing Creek Rd
       Lewisberry, PA  17339-9518


(717) 938-6565

District: West Shore School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
503rd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,120 Help


Students who attend Fishing Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Crossroads Middle School
High:    Red Land Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.3%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks better than 67.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.3%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Shore School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fishing Creek Elementary School is 14.8. 5 elementary schools in the West Shore School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fishing Creek Elementary School is $18,120. 4 elementary schools in the West Shore School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Fishing Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fishing Creek Elementary School 503rd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Fishing Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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West Shore School District:

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


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Rank History for Fishing Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fishing Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.99 642nd 1302 50.7%
2004 48.94 800th 1308 38.8%
2005 55.45 714th 1299 45.0%
2006 63.06 647th 1545 58.1%
2007 65.06 609th 1555 60.8%
2008 56.29 840th 1551 45.8%
2009 63.99 640th 1549 58.7%
2010 65.34 623rd 1579 60.5%
2011 69.13 526th 1597 67.1%
2012 60.94 810th 1599 49.3%
2013 68.04 567th 1519 62.7%
2014 64.20 638th 1467 56.5%
2015 55.59 801st 1474 45.7%
2016 56.24 840th 1554 45.9%
2017 66.06 593rd 1547 61.7%
2018 72.58 434th 1530 71.6%
2019 73.96 425th 1544 72.5%
2021 69.59 444th 1433 69.0%
2022 67.76 545th 1534 64.5%
2023 69.61 503rd 1534 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fishing Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.92 498th 1414 64.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Fishing Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.74 557th 1043 46.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fishing Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.28 524th 1236 57.6%
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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 Fishing Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 588 11 5 9 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1989 587 8 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1990 596 11 9 8 6 n/a n/a 0 630
1991 588 4 6 5 4 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 395 31 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 420 35 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1994 404 29 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 404 18 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1996 404 18 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1997 488 19 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1998 450 24 11 6 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 511 13 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2000 481 12 8 8 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2001 442 18 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2002 457 25 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2003 457 25 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2004 453 22 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2005 461 24 11 25 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 469 38 16 24 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 414 13 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 434 13 11 13 0 n/a n/a 1 472
2009 472 9 7 11 1 n/a n/a 4 504
2010 475 14 8 7 1 n/a n/a 12 517
2011 490 13 15 7 1 0 10 0 536
2012 477 10 13 4 1 0 15 0 520
2013 461 9 13 10 0 0 14 0 507
2014 440 9 13 17 1 0 13 0 493
2015 424 8 14 19 1 1 13 0 480
2016 403 9 7 27 1 1 12 0 460
2017 409 4 7 30 1 1 11 0 463
2018 422 5 5 32 0 0 12 0 476
2019 430 9 5 34 0 0 13 0 491
2020 411 13 8 31 0 0 16 0 479
2021 377 12 8 27 0 0 15 0 439
2022 394 11 9 24 0 0 21 0 459
2023 353 16 13 33 0 1 18 0 434

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 Fishing Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 32.5 18.8 n/a
1989 607 33.2 18.2 n/a
1990 630 31.7 19.8 0
1991 607 27.0 22.4 n/a
1992 448 27.6 16.2 n/a
1993 475 27.0 17.6 n/a
1994 458 27.0 17.0 n/a
1995 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1996 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1997 528 28.0 18.9 n/a
1998 491 33.0 14.9 n/a
1999 541 31.0 17.5 n/a
2000 509 33.0 15.4 12.4
2001 478 32.0 14.9 9.4
2002 496 34.0 14.6 12.3
2003 496 34.0 14.6 12.3
2004 505 29.0 17.4 10.1
2005 522 29.5 17.7 11.7
2006 547 33.1 16.5 14.1
2007 449 29.1 15.4 14.5
2008 472 53.0 8.9 13.4
2009 504 34.8 14.5 13.8
2010 517 35.8 14.4 16.8
2011 536 30.1 17.7 17.4
2012 520 28.3 18.3 16.7
2013 507 26.1 19.3 19.3
2014 493 25.0 19.6 22.1
2015 480 24.0 20.0 24.2
2016 460 26.0 17.6 25
2017 463 27.4 16.8 24.4
2018 476 28.6 16.6 25.2
2019 491 29.6 16.5 26.1
2020 479 30.1 15.9 25.1
2021 439 29.1 15.0 20
2022 459 27.6 16.5 22.4
2023 434 29.1 14.8 28.8

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 Fishing Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 614 32.5 18.8 n/a
1989 607 33.2 18.2 n/a
1990 630 31.7 19.8 0
1991 607 27.0 22.4 n/a
1992 448 27.6 16.2 n/a
1993 475 27.0 17.6 n/a
1994 458 27.0 17.0 n/a
1995 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1996 440 26.0 16.9 n/a
1997 528 28.0 18.9 n/a
1998 491 33.0 14.9 n/a
1999 541 31.0 17.5 n/a
2000 509 33.0 15.4 12.4
2001 478 32.0 14.9 9.4
2002 496 34.0 14.6 12.3
2003 496 34.0 14.6 12.3
2004 505 29.0 17.4 10.1
2005 522 29.5 17.7 11.7
2006 547 33.1 16.5 14.1
2007 449 29.1 15.4 14.5
2008 472 53.0 8.9 13.4
2009 504 34.8 14.5 13.8
2010 517 35.8 14.4 16.8
2011 536 30.1 17.7 17.4
2012 520 28.3 18.3 16.7
2013 507 26.1 19.3 19.3
2014 493 25.0 19.6 22.1
2015 480 24.0 20.0 24.2
2016 460 26.0 17.6 25
2017 463 27.4 16.8 24.4
2018 476 28.6 16.6 25.2
2019 491 29.6 16.5 26.1
2020 479 30.1 15.9 25.1
2021 439 29.1 15.0 20
2022 459 27.6 16.5 22.4
2023 434 29.1 14.8 28.8

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 Fishing Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $267 (3.6%) $7,066 (96.3%) $7,334
2020 $272 (3.6%) $7,253 (96.4%) $7,526
2021 $357 (3.9%) $8,900 (96.1%) $9,257
2022 $1,285 (7.1%) $16,835 (92.9%) $18,120

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fishing Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 425th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 503rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Fishing Creek Elementary School)77.859.7
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Creek Elementary School)69.150.5
 18.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Fishing Creek Elementary School)64.757.4
 7.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Fishing Creek Elementary School)91.282.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Creek Elementary School)82.371.7
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Fishing Creek Elementary School)52.454.8
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Creek Elementary School)65.573.1
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Fishing Creek Elementary School)64.857.3
 7.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Fishing Creek Elementary School)91.282.1
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fishing Creek Elementary School)71.664.8
 6.8%
   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 Students491434
 11.6%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian00
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic3433
 2.9%
Pacific Islander01
White430353
 17.9%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.1%28.8%
 2.7%


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Fishing Creek Elementary School ranks 503rd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Fishing Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crossroads Middle School
High : Red Land Senior High School

Students at Fishing Creek Elementary School are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Fishing Creek 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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