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#1775 of 2,846 schools in PA
Farrell Area Es/lms
Elementary School · Farrell Area Sd · Farrell, PA
A Farrell Area Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1600 Roemer Blvd, Farrell, PA 16121
- Math 10% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farrell Area Es/lms score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farrell Area Es/lms 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,567/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farrell), 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
$39,412
Median home value
$76,500
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
13.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musser EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Case Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| St John Paul II ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 2.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| West Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 260 | 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.
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.
Farrell Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $40,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Farrell Area Es/lms is listed in Farrell Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farrell Area Es/lms
Farrell Area Es/lms is a public elementary school in Farrell, PA, part of Farrell Area Sd, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farrell Area Es/lms
What grades does Farrell Area Es/lms serve?
Farrell Area Es/lms serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Farrell Area Es/lms?
Farrell Area Es/lms has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Es/lms?
The student-teacher ratio at Farrell Area Es/lms is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farrell Area Es/lms rank in PA?
Farrell Area Es/lms ranks #1,775 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Farrell Area Es/lms's MySchoolScout rating?
Farrell Area Es/lms has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Farrell Area Es/lms?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farrell Area Es/lms has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Farrell Area Es/lms a charter school?
No, Farrell Area Es/lms is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farrell Area Es/lms a Title I school?
No, Farrell Area Es/lms is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farrell Area Es/lms?
100.0% of students at Farrell Area Es/lms 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (724) 346-6585
- Area population (ZIP 16121)
- 4,290
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 16121; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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