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#1494 of 2,846 schools in PA
Bart-colerain EL Sch
Elementary School · Solanco Sd · Christiana, PA
A Solanco Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
1336 Noble Rd, Christiana, PA 17509
- Math 57% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bart-colerain EL Sch score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bart-colerain EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low182/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Christiana), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,188
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,074/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17509; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarryville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 4.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
| Clermont EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 414 | Compare → |
| Providence EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | Not available | 375 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Solanco Sd
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bart-colerain EL Sch is listed in Solanco SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bart-colerain EL Sch
Bart-colerain EL Sch is a public elementary school in Christiana, PA, part of Solanco Sd, serving approximately 200 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bart-colerain EL Sch
What grades does Bart-colerain EL Sch serve?
Bart-colerain EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bart-colerain EL Sch?
Bart-colerain EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bart-colerain EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Bart-colerain EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bart-colerain EL Sch rank in PA?
Bart-colerain EL Sch ranks #1,494 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Bart-colerain EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Bart-colerain EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Bart-colerain EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bart-colerain EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bart-colerain EL Sch a charter school?
No, Bart-colerain EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bart-colerain EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Bart-colerain EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bart-colerain EL Sch?
39.5% of students at Bart-colerain 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
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (717) 529-2181
- Area population (ZIP 17509)
- 5,028
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.1
Official sources & links
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 17509; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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