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#2818 of 2,846 schools in PA
Harding Sch
Elementary School · Erie City Sd · Erie, PA
An Erie City Sd elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 Lincoln Ave, Erie, PA 16505
- Math 12% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 17% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harding Sch score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 73 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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
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 Harding 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$71,370
Median home value
$196,600
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
45%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16505; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Montessori Regional CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| Tracy EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| St Jude SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #14 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
Harding Sch is listed in Erie City SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harding Sch
Harding Sch is a public elementary school in Erie, PA, part of Erie City Sd, serving approximately 678 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,818 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding Sch
What grades does Harding Sch serve?
Harding Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harding Sch?
Harding Sch has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Sch is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harding Sch rank in PA?
Harding Sch ranks #2,818 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Harding Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Harding Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harding Sch has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harding Sch a charter school?
No, Harding Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harding Sch a Title I school?
No, Harding Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harding Sch?
100.0% of students at Harding 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
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (814) 874-6550
- Area population (ZIP 16505)
- 15,631
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 16505; 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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