Excellent
#35 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Fort Zeller EL Sch
Elementary School · Eastern Lebanon County Sd · Richland, PA
An Eastern Lebanon County Sd elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
243 North Sheridan Road, Richland, PA 17087
- Math 77% proficient (2009)
- Reading 72% proficient (2009)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Zeller EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Fort Zeller 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 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,510
Median home value
$222,400
Median rent
$860/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17087; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbach Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–10 | 1.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Conrad Weiser West EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Myerstown Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–10 | 3.0 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Reach Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 3.8 mi | 78 | 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.
Eastern Lebanon County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Zeller EL Sch is listed in Eastern Lebanon County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Zeller EL Sch
Fort Zeller EL Sch is a public elementary school in Richland, PA, part of Eastern Lebanon County Sd, serving approximately 270 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Zeller EL Sch
What grades does Fort Zeller EL Sch serve?
Fort Zeller EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Fort Zeller EL Sch?
Fort Zeller EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Zeller EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Zeller EL Sch is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Zeller EL Sch rank in PA?
Fort Zeller EL Sch ranks #35 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Fort Zeller EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Zeller EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Fort Zeller EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Zeller EL Sch has 77% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Fort Zeller EL Sch a charter school?
No, Fort Zeller EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Zeller EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Fort Zeller EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Zeller EL Sch?
53.0% of students at Fort Zeller 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lebanon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (717) 589-2575
- Area population (ZIP 17087)
- 2,444
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 17087; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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