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#2542 of 2,846 schools in PA
Grover Cleveland EL Sch
Elementary School · Erie City Sd · Erie, PA
An Erie City Sd elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1540 W 38th St, Erie, PA 16508
- Math 33% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grover Cleveland EL Sch score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grover Cleveland 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Erie), 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
$52,361
Median home value
$121,800
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
65.7%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16508; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Perry EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| St George Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Peace Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 386 | 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.
Erie City Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,142NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grover Cleveland EL Sch is listed in Erie City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grover Cleveland EL Sch
Grover Cleveland EL Sch is a public elementary school in Erie, PA, part of Erie City Sd, serving approximately 571 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,542 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grover Cleveland EL Sch
What grades does Grover Cleveland EL Sch serve?
Grover Cleveland EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grover Cleveland EL Sch?
Grover Cleveland EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Grover Cleveland EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grover Cleveland EL Sch rank in PA?
Grover Cleveland EL Sch ranks #2,542 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Grover Cleveland EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Grover Cleveland EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Grover Cleveland EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grover Cleveland EL Sch has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grover Cleveland EL Sch a charter school?
No, Grover Cleveland EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grover Cleveland EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Grover Cleveland EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grover Cleveland EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Grover Cleveland 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (814) 874-6670
- Area population (ZIP 16508)
- 15,156
- Area average commute
- 16.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 16508; 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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