Excellent
#389 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 14% in state
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch
Elementary School · Ridgway Area Sd · Ridgway, PA
A Ridgway Area Sd elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
62 School Dr, Ridgway, PA 15853
- Math 62% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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
61.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Francis S Grandinetti 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,203/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ridgway), 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
$60,380
Median home value
$108,000
Median rent
$640/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ridgway Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,778NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch is listed in Ridgway Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch is a public elementary school in Ridgway, PA, part of Ridgway Area Sd, serving approximately 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch
What grades does Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch serve?
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch?
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 367 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch rank in PA?
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch ranks #389 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch a charter school?
No, Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francis S Grandinetti EL Sch?
61.9% of students at Francis S Grandinetti 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 367
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Elk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (814) 776-2176
- Area population (ZIP 15853)
- 6,330
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 15853; 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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