Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Summary:

Williamsburg Community Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 236 students in grades K-6 in Williamsburg, PA, which is part of the Williamsburg Community School District. While the school has some notable strengths, such as exceptional science performance, it faces challenges in overall academic achievement and equity among student subgroups.

Williamsburg Community Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with mixed performance on PSSA tests. The school's math proficiency is below state and district averages, but its science proficiency is significantly higher, reaching 94.5% proficient in 2022-2023. English Language Arts proficiency is above state averages but below district averages. Interestingly, the school's performance varies by student subgroup, with female students ranking much higher than male students.

Compared to nearby Altoona Area School District and Hollidaysburg Area School District, Williamsburg Community Elementary School generally performs below average in math and English Language Arts, but above average in science. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 52.54% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past 8 years, suggesting the need for a closer examination of its curriculum, teaching practices, and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public K-6

 607 Sage Hill Drive
       Williamsburg, PA  16693-1121


(814) 832-2125

District: Williamsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
794th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,731 Help


Students who attend Williamsburg Community Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Compare Details Williamsburg Community Elementary School ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.8. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.8%), Hispanic (2.1%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Williamsburg Community Elementary School is 13.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Williamsburg Community Elementary School is $13,731.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Williamsburg Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg Community Elementary School 794th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Williamsburg Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Williamsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg Community School District 258th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.74 527th 1302 59.5%
2004 43.79 869th 1308 33.6%
2005 58.45 661st 1299 49.1%
2006 49.10 992nd 1545 35.8%
2007 49.43 967th 1555 37.8%
2008 53.24 914th 1551 41.1%
2009 48.63 1009th 1549 34.9%
2010 58.97 809th 1579 48.8%
2011 57.23 857th 1597 46.3%
2012 60.78 817th 1599 48.9%
2013 56.88 851st 1519 44.0%
2014 53.42 866th 1467 41.0%
2016 51.68 906th 1554 41.7%
2017 51.62 907th 1547 41.4%
2018 49.66 922nd 1530 39.7%
2019 55.09 827th 1544 46.4%
2021 60.47 629th 1433 56.1%
2022 68.75 519th 1534 66.2%
2023 56.67 763rd 1534 50.3%
2024 54.80 794th 1526 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.62 701st 1414 50.4%
2024 59.66 595th 1432 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.29 396th 1488 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.09 1013th 1495 32.2%
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Rank History for White students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.30 849th 1236 31.3%
2024 35.21 879th 1229 28.5%
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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.

Williamsburg Community Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 344 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 365 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 381 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1991 365 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1992 346 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1993 335 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1994 338 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1995 323 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1996 323 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1997 304 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1998 297 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1999 318 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2000 329 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2001 309 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2002 319 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2003 319 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2004 313 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 300 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2006 269 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2007 268 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2008 252 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2009 255 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 256 8 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2011 245 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 255
2012 262 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 273
2013 263 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 272
2014 259 6 2 0 0 0 2 0 269
2015 255 7 3 1 0 0 4 0 270
2016 256 4 2 2 0 0 4 0 268
2017 251 4 2 2 0 0 4 0 263
2018 249 4 2 2 0 0 5 0 262
2019 250 2 2 2 0 0 5 0 261
2020 229 0 2 2 0 0 7 0 240
2021 222 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 230
2022 225 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 231
2023 230 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 236
2024 230 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 240

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 Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1990 383 17.5 21.8 0
1991 367 17.0 21.5 n/a
1992 349 18.5 18.8 n/a
1993 336 19.5 17.2 n/a
1994 339 19.0 17.8 n/a
1995 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1996 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1997 308 19.0 16.2 n/a
1998 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1999 323 20.0 16.2 n/a
2000 333 21.0 15.9 40.5
2001 313 19.8 15.8 39.9
2002 323 20.0 16.2 43
2003 323 20.0 16.2 43
2004 320 21.0 15.2 43.1
2005 304 21.0 14.5 45.7
2006 276 21.0 13.1 52.5
2007 277 21.0 13.2 56.3
2008 260 23.0 11.3 50
2009 264 21.0 12.6 51.1
2010 265 19.0 13.9 55.5
2011 255 18.5 13.7 52.9
2012 273 17.1 15.9 54.9
2013 272 18.1 15.0 54.8
2014 269 18.2 14.7 58.7
2015 270 19.0 14.2 54.4
2016 268 18.0 14.8 50
2017 263 18.2 14.4 54
2018 262 18.2 14.3 42
2019 261 17.2 15.1 43.3
2020 240 16.2 14.7 47.5
2021 230 18.2 12.6 43
2022 231 16.2 14.2 39.8
2023 236 17.2 13.6 52.5
2024 240 18.2 13.1 60.8

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 Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 16.5 21.0 n/a
1989 368 17.5 21.0 n/a
1990 383 17.5 21.8 0
1991 367 17.0 21.5 n/a
1992 349 18.5 18.8 n/a
1993 336 19.5 17.2 n/a
1994 339 19.0 17.8 n/a
1995 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1996 328 19.0 17.3 n/a
1997 308 19.0 16.2 n/a
1998 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1999 323 20.0 16.2 n/a
2000 333 21.0 15.9 40.5
2001 313 19.8 15.8 39.9
2002 323 20.0 16.2 43
2003 323 20.0 16.2 43
2004 320 21.0 15.2 43.1
2005 304 21.0 14.5 45.7
2006 276 21.0 13.1 52.5
2007 277 21.0 13.2 56.3
2008 260 23.0 11.3 50
2009 264 21.0 12.6 51.1
2010 265 19.0 13.9 55.5
2011 255 18.5 13.7 52.9
2012 273 17.1 15.9 54.9
2013 272 18.1 15.0 54.8
2014 269 18.2 14.7 58.7
2015 270 19.0 14.2 54.4
2016 268 18.0 14.8 50
2017 263 18.2 14.4 54
2018 262 18.2 14.3 42
2019 261 17.2 15.1 43.3
2020 240 16.2 14.7 47.5
2021 230 18.2 12.6 43
2022 231 16.2 14.2 39.8
2023 236 17.2 13.6 52.5
2024 240 18.2 13.1 60.8

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 Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $975 (8.8%) $10,074 (91.2%) $11,049
2020 $770 (5.8%) $12,427 (94.2%) $13,197
2021 $1,356 (9.5%) $12,924 (90.5%) $14,280
2022 $1,475 (10.7%) $12,256 (89.3%) $13,731

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Williamsburg Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 827th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 763rd of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)74.242.9
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)87.161.9
 25.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)43.636.1
 7.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)87.294.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)61.641.6
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)21.950
 28.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)5063.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)46.632.3
 14.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)63.358.9
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)44.739.7
 5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)87.294.5
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Williamsburg Community Elementary School)64.155.4
 8.7%
   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 Students261236
 9.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White250230
 8%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%52.5%
 9.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Williamsburg Community Elementary School.

Students at Williamsburg Community Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Williamsburg Community Elementary School ranks 794th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Williamsburg Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Williamsburg Community Junior/Senior High 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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