Very Good
#966 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 34% in state
Forge Road EL Sch
Elementary School · Palmyra Area Sd · Palmyra, PA
A Palmyra Area Sd elementary school serving grades 1st – 5th.
400 S Forge Rd, Palmyra, PA 17078
- Math 57% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forge Road EL Sch score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forge Road 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,533
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,252/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Street EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 1–5 | 0.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Northside EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 1–5 | 0.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Lingle Avenue EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 575 | 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.
Palmyra Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,663NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forge Road EL Sch is listed in Palmyra Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forge Road EL Sch
Forge Road EL Sch is a public elementary school in Palmyra, PA, part of Palmyra Area Sd, serving approximately 350 students in grades 1st-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forge Road EL Sch
What grades does Forge Road EL Sch serve?
Forge Road EL Sch serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Forge Road EL Sch?
Forge Road EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forge Road EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Forge Road EL Sch is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forge Road EL Sch rank in PA?
Forge Road EL Sch ranks #966 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Forge Road EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Forge Road EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Forge Road EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forge Road EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Forge Road EL Sch a charter school?
No, Forge Road EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forge Road EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Forge Road EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forge Road EL Sch?
33.1% of students at Forge Road 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (717) 838-1331
- Area population (ZIP 17078)
- 23,798
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
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 17078; 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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