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#1108 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 39% in state
First District EL Sch
Elementary School · Crawford Central Sd · Meadville, PA
A Crawford Central Sd elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
725 N Main St, Meadville, PA 16335
- Math 40% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at First District EL Sch score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where First District 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meadville), 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
$58,531
Median home value
$149,500
Median rent
$892/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16335; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Second District EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Learning Center K-8 SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Neason Hill EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | 1.5 mi | 325 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crawford Central Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
First District EL Sch is listed in Crawford Central SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About First District EL Sch
First District EL Sch is a public elementary school in Meadville, PA, part of Crawford Central Sd, serving approximately 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,108 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about First District EL Sch
What grades does First District EL Sch serve?
First District EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend First District EL Sch?
First District EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First District EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at First District EL Sch is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does First District EL Sch rank in PA?
First District EL Sch ranks #1,108 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is First District EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
First District EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 First District EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, First District EL Sch has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is First District EL Sch a charter school?
No, First District EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is First District EL Sch a Title I school?
No, First District EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for First District EL Sch?
100.0% of students at First District 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
- 344
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (814) 724-1124
- Area population (ZIP 16335)
- 27,112
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 16335; 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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