Very Good
#797 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 28% in state
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
Elementary School · York City Sd · York, PA
A York City Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
701 Texas Ave, York, PA 17404
- Math 29% vs PA 41% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 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
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Where Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy 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
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), 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
$75,882
Median home value
$176,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
70.7%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17404; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devers SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 693 | Compare → |
| Lincoln CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Ferguson SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Logos AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 220 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
York City Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,156NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is listed in York City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of York City Sd, serving approximately 404 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #797 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy
What grades does Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy serve?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy rank in PA?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy ranks #797 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy a charter school?
No, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy a Title I school?
No, Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy?
100.0% of students at Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (717) 849-1240
- Area population (ZIP 17404)
- 38,973
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 17404; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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