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#1925 of 2,846 schools in PA

King EL Sch

Elementary School · Lancaster Sd · Lancaster, PA

A Lancaster Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

466 Rockland St, Lancaster, PA 17602

  • Math 22% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 23% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.3:1
District spending per student$22,604
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at King EL Sch score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency22%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency23%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
28%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
22%
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where King 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low0/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,752

Median home value

$250,600

Median rent

$1,272/mo

College educated

28.4%

Homeownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17602; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–80.6 mi103Compare →

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.

Lancaster Sd

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#12 of 19
District spending per student
$22,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

King EL Sch is listed in Lancaster SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About King EL Sch

King EL Sch is a public elementary school in Lancaster, PA, part of Lancaster Sd, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,925 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about King EL Sch

What grades does King EL Sch serve?

King EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend King EL Sch?

King EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at King EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at King EL Sch is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does King EL Sch rank in PA?

King EL Sch ranks #1,925 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is King EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

King EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 King EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, King EL Sch has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is King EL Sch a charter school?

No, King EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is King EL Sch a Title I school?

No, King EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King EL Sch?

100.0% of students at King 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
403
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 17602)
51,461
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
37.5
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 17602; 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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