Very Good
#904 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
Conestoga EL Sch
Elementary School · Penn Manor Sd · Conestoga, PA
A Penn Manor Sd elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
100 Hill St, Conestoga, PA 17516
- Math 58% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Conestoga EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Conestoga 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$108,942
Median home value
$290,600
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17516; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Mennonite School New DanvillePrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Pequea EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Letort EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 4.1 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Martin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–8 | 4.2 mi | 650 | 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.
Penn Manor Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Conestoga EL Sch is listed in Penn Manor SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Conestoga EL Sch
Conestoga EL Sch is a public elementary school in Conestoga, PA, part of Penn Manor Sd, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #904 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Conestoga EL Sch
What grades does Conestoga EL Sch serve?
Conestoga EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Conestoga EL Sch?
Conestoga EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga EL Sch is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Conestoga EL Sch rank in PA?
Conestoga EL Sch ranks #904 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Conestoga EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Conestoga EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Conestoga EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Conestoga EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Conestoga EL Sch a charter school?
No, Conestoga EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Conestoga EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Conestoga EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conestoga EL Sch?
43.7% of students at Conestoga 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (717) 872-9535
- Area population (ZIP 17516)
- 5,241
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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 17516; 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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