Aldan Elementary School

Summary:

Aldan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 238 students in grades K-6 in the William Penn School District in Aldan, Pennsylvania. Despite having relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages.

Aldan Elementary School faces significant challenges, with only 19.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 36% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low in PSSA Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 9.7% in 6th grade to 30.4% in 3rd grade. These academic struggles are likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While Aldan Elementary School's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools in the William Penn School District, such as Park Lane Elementary and Ardmore Avenue School, it still outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Harris School and Charles Kelly Elementary, which are in different school districts and have even lower proficiency rates. Addressing the complex needs of Aldan Elementary School's student population will likely require a multifaceted approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding or staffing.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1 North Woodlawn Ave
       Aldan, PA  19018-3836


(610) 626-3410

District: William Penn School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1210th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,607 Help


Students who attend Aldan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Penn Wood Middle School
High:    Penn Wood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.1%
White:
10.5%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Aldan Elementary School ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the William Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.1%), White (10.5%), Hispanic (7.1%). (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 William Penn School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aldan Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the William Penn School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aldan Elementary School is $18,607. 5 elementary schools in the William Penn School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Aldan Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Aldan Elementary School 1210th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Aldan Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
African American students:


William Penn School District:

SchoolDigger ranks William Penn School District 539th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Aldan Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Aldan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.59 1204th 1302 7.5%
2004 31.28 998th 1308 23.7%
2005 12.07 1162nd 1299 10.5%
2006 17.42 1360th 1545 12.0%
2007 17.29 1373rd 1555 11.7%
2008 28.86 1275th 1551 17.8%
2009 9.25 1443rd 1549 6.8%
2010 4.40 1533rd 1579 2.9%
2011 9.80 1491st 1597 6.6%
2012 19.48 1376th 1599 13.9%
2013 12.06 1336th 1519 12.0%
2014 19.08 1237th 1467 15.7%
2015 24.59 1149th 1474 22.0%
2016 15.58 1301st 1554 16.3%
2017 27.78 1182nd 1547 23.6%
2018 18.37 1258th 1530 17.8%
2019 12.95 1319th 1544 14.6%
2021 23.30 1121st 1433 21.8%
2022 16.26 1250th 1534 18.5%
2023 21.39 1210th 1534 21.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Aldan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.72 994th 1414 29.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Aldan Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.05 137th 437 68.6%
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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.

Aldan Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Aldan Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 178 152 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1989 165 170 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 165 170 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1991 164 176 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 161 166 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1993 160 181 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 158 178 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 133 230 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1996 133 230 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1997 118 216 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1998 123 259 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1999 97 254 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 92 250 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2001 69 248 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 63 303 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 63 303 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 54 279 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 60 273 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 344
2006 47 270 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2007 38 298 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
2008 26 307 10 2 3 n/a n/a 0 348
2009 26 300 10 1 3 n/a n/a 0 340
2010 44 259 11 3 1 n/a n/a 1 319
2011 52 244 11 2 3 0 0 0 312
2012 51 219 13 2 1 0 1 0 287
2013 48 189 19 5 3 0 0 0 264
2014 47 143 14 1 0 0 2 0 207
2015 47 161 10 4 0 0 2 0 224
2016 53 177 3 3 3 0 2 0 241
2017 51 156 4 5 3 0 6 0 225
2018 46 170 5 5 2 0 9 0 237
2019 41 175 9 8 3 0 12 0 248
2020 40 160 9 11 5 0 9 0 234
2021 34 151 11 8 4 0 9 0 217
2022 30 157 13 12 4 0 10 0 226
2023 25 174 8 17 4 0 10 0 238

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 Aldan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 14.0 23.7 n/a
1989 342 17.2 19.8 n/a
1990 340 17.1 19.8 0
1991 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1992 331 17.2 19.2 n/a
1993 349 15.0 23.3 n/a
1994 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
1995 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1996 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1997 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1998 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1999 370 19.0 19.5 n/a
2000 366 19.0 19.3 30.9
2001 333 20.6 16.2 36.9
2002 387 18.9 20.5 48.6
2003 387 18.9 20.5 48.6
2004 347 19.3 18.0 42.1
2005 344 19.2 17.9 54.7
2006 323 22.7 14.2 53.6
2007 344 21.2 16.2 55.2
2008 348 18.7 18.6 45.4
2009 340 18.2 18.6 61.5
2010 319 18.2 17.4 71.4
2011 312 19.9 15.6 71.5
2012 287 16.5 17.3 64.1
2013 264 17.5 15.0 64
2014 207 14.7 14.0 69.6
2015 224 17.0 13.1 67
2016 241 19.0 12.6 65.6
2017 225 19.7 11.4 61.3
2018 237 19.7 12.0 100
2019 248 18.2 13.6 100
2020 234 19.7 11.8 99.6
2021 217 20.6 10.5 98.6
2022 226 17.0 13.2 98.7
2023 238 20.0 11.9 100

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 Aldan Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 333 14.0 23.7 n/a
1989 342 17.2 19.8 n/a
1990 340 17.1 19.8 0
1991 346 17.2 20.1 n/a
1992 331 17.2 19.2 n/a
1993 349 15.0 23.3 n/a
1994 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
1995 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1996 375 16.0 23.4 n/a
1997 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1998 401 19.0 21.1 n/a
1999 370 19.0 19.5 n/a
2000 366 19.0 19.3 30.9
2001 333 20.6 16.2 36.9
2002 387 18.9 20.5 48.6
2003 387 18.9 20.5 48.6
2004 347 19.3 18.0 42.1
2005 344 19.2 17.9 54.7
2006 323 22.7 14.2 53.6
2007 344 21.2 16.2 55.2
2008 348 18.7 18.6 45.4
2009 340 18.2 18.6 61.5
2010 319 18.2 17.4 71.4
2011 312 19.9 15.6 71.5
2012 287 16.5 17.3 64.1
2013 264 17.5 15.0 64
2014 207 14.7 14.0 69.6
2015 224 17.0 13.1 67
2016 241 19.0 12.6 65.6
2017 225 19.7 11.4 61.3
2018 237 19.7 12.0 100
2019 248 18.2 13.6 100
2020 234 19.7 11.8 99.6
2021 217 20.6 10.5 98.6
2022 226 17.0 13.2 98.7
2023 238 20.0 11.9 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Aldan Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $750 (4.8%) $14,891 (95.2%) $15,641
2020 $768 (4.8%) $15,223 (95.2%) $15,991
2021 $1,444 (8.3%) $15,949 (91.7%) $17,393
2022 $1,555 (8.4%) $17,052 (91.6%) $18,607

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aldan Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1319th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1210th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Aldan Elementary School)26.730.4
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aldan Elementary School)46.731.8
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Aldan Elementary School)17.416.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Aldan Elementary School)52.156.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aldan Elementary School)47.827
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Aldan Elementary School)3.722.8
 19.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aldan Elementary School)30.728.6
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Aldan Elementary School)10.89.7
 1.1%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aldan Elementary School)35.158
 22.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Aldan Elementary School)14.619.1
 4.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Aldan Elementary School)52.156.8
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Aldan Elementary School)39.736
 3.7%
   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 Students248238
 4%
African American175174
 0.6%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic817
 112.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4125
 39%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Aldan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Penn Wood Middle School
High : Penn Wood High School

Students at Aldan Elementary School are 73% African American, 11% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Aldan Elementary School.

Aldan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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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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