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#921 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 32% in state

Fawn Area EL Sch

Elementary School · South Eastern Sd · Fawn Grove, PA

A South Eastern Sd elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

504 Main St, Fawn Grove, PA 17321

  • Math 60% vs PA 47% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs PA 54% (2024)
  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
District spending per student$19,782
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Fawn Area EL Sch score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency60%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
47%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
54%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
60%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Fawn Area 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$113,403

Median home value

$273,900

Median rent

$1,336/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17321; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norrisville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–54.1 mi213Compare →
Delta-peach Bottom EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.8K–4Not available279Compare →
Stewartstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.2K–4Not available411Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

South Eastern Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$19,782NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fawn Area EL Sch is listed in South Eastern SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fawn Area EL Sch

Fawn Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Fawn Grove, PA, part of South Eastern Sd, serving approximately 245 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #921 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fawn Area EL Sch

What grades does Fawn Area EL Sch serve?

Fawn Area EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Fawn Area EL Sch?

Fawn Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fawn Area EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Fawn Area EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fawn Area EL Sch rank in PA?

Fawn Area EL Sch ranks #921 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Fawn Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Fawn Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fawn Area EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fawn Area EL Sch has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fawn Area EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Fawn Area EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

37.1% of students at Fawn Area 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 – 4th
Enrollment
245
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 17321)
2,346
Area average commute
40.8 min
Area median age
49.2
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 17321; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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