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#1753 of 2,846 schools in PA
A L Wilson EL Sch
Elementary School · Albert Gallatin Area Sd · Fairchance, PA
An Albert Gallatin Area Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Al Wilson Drive, Fairchance, PA 15436
- Math 31% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A L Wilson EL Sch score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A L Wilson EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,667
Median home value
$134,600
Median rent
$739/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15436; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelphoi Education at Albert GallatinPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Hutchinson EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Hatfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Smithfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Albert Gallatin Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,490NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
A L Wilson EL Sch is listed in Albert Gallatin Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A L Wilson EL Sch
A L Wilson EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fairchance, PA, part of Albert Gallatin Area Sd, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,753 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A L Wilson EL Sch
What grades does A L Wilson EL Sch serve?
A L Wilson EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend A L Wilson EL Sch?
A L Wilson EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A L Wilson EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at A L Wilson EL Sch is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A L Wilson EL Sch rank in PA?
A L Wilson EL Sch ranks #1,753 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is A L Wilson EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
A L Wilson EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A L Wilson EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A L Wilson EL Sch has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is A L Wilson EL Sch a charter school?
No, A L Wilson EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A L Wilson EL Sch a Title I school?
No, A L Wilson EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A L Wilson EL Sch?
100.0% of students at A L Wilson EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (724) 564-7434
- Area population (ZIP 15436)
- 2,006
- Area median age
- 50.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15436; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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