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#2147 of 2,846 schools in PA

Ebenezer EL Sch

Elementary School · Cornwall-lebanon Sd · Lebanon, PA

A Cornwall-lebanon Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1600 Colonial Cir, Lebanon, PA 17046

  • Math 44% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.6% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$15,089
Chronic Absenteeism9.5%

Students at Ebenezer EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
63%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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

53.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ebenezer 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K

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

$59,633

Median home value

$180,500

Median rent

$1,036/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

16.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17046; 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
New Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.5 mi307Compare →
Northwest EL SchEnrollment path unverified3.9PK–51.5 mi583Compare →
Lebanon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–91.8 mi111Compare →
Houck EL SchEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.2 mi370Compare →

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.

Cornwall-lebanon Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$15,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ebenezer EL Sch is listed in Cornwall-Lebanon SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ebenezer EL Sch

Ebenezer EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lebanon, PA, part of Cornwall-lebanon Sd, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,147 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ebenezer EL Sch

What grades does Ebenezer EL Sch serve?

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

How many students attend Ebenezer EL Sch?

Ebenezer EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Ebenezer EL Sch is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ebenezer EL Sch rank in PA?

Ebenezer EL Sch ranks #2,147 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Ebenezer EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Ebenezer EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Ebenezer EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ebenezer EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Ebenezer EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Ebenezer EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

53.8% of students at Ebenezer 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
526
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Lebanon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.5%
Area population (ZIP 17046)
31,701
Area average commute
22 min
Area median age
41
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 17046; 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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