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#1583 of 2,846 schools in PA

Locust Grove EL Sch

Elementary School · Red Lion Area Sd · York, PA

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

3620 E Prospect Rd, York, PA 17402

  • Math 43% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.51 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.2% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$17,374
Chronic Absenteeism5.6%

Students at Locust Grove EL Sch score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Locust Grove 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 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,417/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), 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

$77,134

Median home value

$247,800

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

35.3%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17402; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grace AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7privatePK–70.8 mi65Compare →
Larry J. Macaluso EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.6K–61.7 mi643Compare →
The Montessori Children's House of YorkPrivate · tuition7.1privatePK–82.4 mi47Compare →
St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–62.5 mi229Compare →

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.

Red Lion Area Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$17,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Locust Grove EL Sch is listed in Red Lion Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Locust Grove EL Sch

Locust Grove EL Sch is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of Red Lion Area Sd, serving approximately 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,583 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Locust Grove EL Sch

What grades does Locust Grove EL Sch serve?

Locust Grove EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Locust Grove EL Sch?

Locust Grove EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Locust Grove EL Sch is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Locust Grove EL Sch rank in PA?

Locust Grove EL Sch ranks #1,583 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Locust Grove EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Locust Grove EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Locust Grove EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Locust Grove EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Locust Grove EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Locust Grove EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

29.8% of students at Locust Grove 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 – 6th
Enrollment
393
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.6%
Area population (ZIP 17402)
37,074
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
39.5
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 17402; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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