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#1660 of 2,846 schools in PA

Elk Lake EL Sch

Elementary School · Elk Lake Sd · Springville, PA

An Elk Lake Sd elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2380 Elk Lake School Road, Springville, PA 18844

  • Math 47% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 52% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.1% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.3% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$19,023
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Elk Lake EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elk Lake 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

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$91,667

Median home value

$250,500

Median rent

$867/mo

College educated

27.6%

Homeownership

89.6%

Poverty rate

1.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18844; 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

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Elk Lake Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$19,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elk Lake EL Sch is listed in Elk Lake SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elk Lake EL Sch

Elk Lake EL Sch is a public elementary school in Springville, PA, part of Elk Lake Sd, serving approximately 577 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elk Lake EL Sch

What grades does Elk Lake EL Sch serve?

Elk Lake EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Elk Lake EL Sch?

Elk Lake EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Lake EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Elk Lake EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elk Lake EL Sch rank in PA?

Elk Lake EL Sch ranks #1,660 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Elk Lake EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Elk Lake EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Elk Lake EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elk Lake EL Sch has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Elk Lake EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Elk Lake EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

44.4% of students at Elk Lake 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 – 6th
Enrollment
577
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Susquehanna County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 18844)
1,467
Area median age
45.9
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 18844; 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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