Very Good
#1036 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 36% in state
Economy EL Sch
Elementary School · Ambridge Area Sd · Freedom, PA
An Ambridge Area Sd elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 First Street, Freedom, PA 15042
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Economy EL Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Economy 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,576
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden Academy CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 603 | Compare → |
| Freedom Area EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| State Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| The Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.7 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Ambridge Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,071NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Economy EL Sch is listed in Ambridge Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Economy EL Sch
Economy EL Sch is a public elementary school in Freedom, PA, part of Ambridge Area Sd, serving approximately 458 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,036 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Economy EL Sch
What grades does Economy EL Sch serve?
Economy EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Economy EL Sch?
Economy EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Economy EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Economy EL Sch is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Economy EL Sch rank in PA?
Economy EL Sch ranks #1,036 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Economy EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Economy EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Economy EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Economy EL Sch has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Economy EL Sch a charter school?
No, Economy EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Economy EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Economy EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Economy EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Economy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (724) 266-2833
- Area population (ZIP 15042)
- 7,859
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 15042; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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