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#458 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 16% in state

Brownstown EL Sch

Elementary School · Conestoga Valley Sd · Brownstown, PA

A Conestoga Valley Sd elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

51 School Lane, Brownstown, PA 17508

  • Math 60% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.4 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$17,017
Chronic Absenteeism7.7%

Students at Brownstown EL Sch score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

40.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brownstown 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 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$110,500

Median home value

$328,200

College educated

36.1%

Homeownership

93.6%

Poverty rate

2.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17508; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Akron EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.8K–42.2 mi292Compare →
Leola EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.1K–52.6 mi321Compare →
Farmersville Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0private1–92.9 mi91Compare →
Veritas AcademyPrivate · tuition8.4privateK–122.9 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Conestoga Valley Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,017NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brownstown EL Sch is listed in Conestoga Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brownstown EL Sch

Brownstown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Brownstown, PA, part of Conestoga Valley Sd, serving approximately 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brownstown EL Sch

What grades does Brownstown EL Sch serve?

Brownstown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Brownstown EL Sch?

Brownstown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown EL Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brownstown EL Sch rank in PA?

Brownstown EL Sch ranks #458 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Brownstown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Brownstown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Brownstown EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownstown EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brownstown EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Brownstown EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

40.9% of students at Brownstown 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
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.7%
Area population (ZIP 17508)
1,027
Area median age
37.4
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 17508; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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