Excellent
#341 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 12% in state
Dallastown EL Sch
Elementary School · Dallastown Area Sd · Dallastown, PA
A Dallastown Area Sd elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 South Charles Street, Dallastown, PA 17313
- Math 81% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dallastown EL Sch score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 76% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dallastown 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$67,520
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,078/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
58.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazie Gable EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| River Rock Academy Red Lion CampusPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 1–12 | 2.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| York Twp EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Ore Valley EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–3 | 2.3 mi | 558 | 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.
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.
Dallastown Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dallastown EL Sch is listed in Dallastown Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dallastown EL Sch
Dallastown EL Sch is a public elementary school in Dallastown, PA, part of Dallastown Area Sd, serving approximately 181 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #341 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dallastown EL Sch
What grades does Dallastown EL Sch serve?
Dallastown EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Dallastown EL Sch?
Dallastown EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallastown EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallastown EL Sch is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dallastown EL Sch rank in PA?
Dallastown EL Sch ranks #341 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Dallastown EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Dallastown EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Dallastown EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallastown EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dallastown EL Sch a charter school?
No, Dallastown EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dallastown EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Dallastown EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dallastown EL Sch?
63.5% of students at Dallastown 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
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (717) 244-3785
- Area population (ZIP 17313)
- 11,263
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 17313; 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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