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#1156 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 41% in state

Dunbar Twp EL Sch

Elementary School · Connellsville Area Sd · Connellsville, PA

A Connellsville Area Sd elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

711 Ridge Blvd, Connellsville, PA 15425

  • Math 40% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 41% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment4.7Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$17,814
Chronic Absenteeism31.2%

Students at Dunbar Twp EL Sch score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency40%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency41%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
40%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dunbar Twp 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,133/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Connellsville), 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

$53,859

Median home value

$129,000

Median rent

$697/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

70.3%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15425; 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

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Conn Area Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–62.1 mi144Compare →
Bullskin EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–54.0 mi439Compare →
Springfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–5Not available309Compare →

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.

Connellsville Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$17,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dunbar Twp EL Sch is listed in Connellsville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dunbar Twp EL Sch

Dunbar Twp EL Sch is a public elementary school in Connellsville, PA, part of Connellsville Area Sd, serving approximately 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dunbar Twp EL Sch

What grades does Dunbar Twp EL Sch serve?

Dunbar Twp EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Dunbar Twp EL Sch?

Dunbar Twp EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Twp EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Twp EL Sch is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunbar Twp EL Sch rank in PA?

Dunbar Twp EL Sch ranks #1,156 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Dunbar Twp EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunbar Twp EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Dunbar Twp EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunbar Twp EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dunbar Twp EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Dunbar Twp EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Dunbar Twp 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
570
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Fayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.2%
Area population (ZIP 15425)
17,752
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
45
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 15425; 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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