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#1561 of 2,846 schools in PA

Bon Air EL Sch

Elementary School · Burrell Sd · Lower Burrell, PA

A Burrell Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.

3260 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

  • Math 56% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.4% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.6 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+1.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$16,817
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at Bon Air EL Sch score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bon Air 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average330/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lower Burrell), 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

$62,997

Median home value

$166,000

Median rent

$749/mo

College educated

26.5%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mary Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–92.4 mi220Compare →
Martin SchEnrollment path unverified2.3PK–K2.5 mi165Compare →
Highlands Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–K2.6 mi206Compare →
Roy A. Hunt EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.83–62.9 mi585Compare →

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.

Burrell Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$16,817NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bon Air EL Sch is listed in Burrell SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bon Air EL Sch

Bon Air EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lower Burrell, PA, part of Burrell Sd, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,561 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bon Air EL Sch

What grades does Bon Air EL Sch serve?

Bon Air EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend Bon Air EL Sch?

Bon Air EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bon Air EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Bon Air EL Sch is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bon Air EL Sch rank in PA?

Bon Air EL Sch ranks #1,561 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Bon Air EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Bon Air EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Bon Air EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bon Air EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bon Air EL Sch a charter school?

No, Bon Air EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bon Air EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Bon Air EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bon Air EL Sch?

46.6% of students at Bon Air 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
487
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Westmoreland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 15068)
36,068
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
46.7
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 15068; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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