Below Average
#2435 of 2,846 schools in PA
Park EL Sch
Elementary School · Columbia Borough Sd · Columbia, PA
A Columbia Borough Sd elementary school where students score 54 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 S 6th St, Columbia, PA 17512
- Math 17% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park EL Sch score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Park 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 80Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,346/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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
$61,130
Median home value
$221,100
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Angels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Wrightsville EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Farmdale EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 507 | 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.
Columbia Borough Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,768NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park EL Sch is listed in Columbia Borough SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park EL Sch
Park EL Sch is a public elementary school in Columbia, PA, part of Columbia Borough Sd, serving approximately 481 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,435 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park EL Sch
What grades does Park EL Sch serve?
Park EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Park EL Sch?
Park EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Park EL Sch is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park EL Sch rank in PA?
Park EL Sch ranks #2,435 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Park EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Park EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Park EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park EL Sch has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Park EL Sch a charter school?
No, Park EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Park EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (717) 684-9780
- Area population (ZIP 17512)
- 18,235
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 17512; 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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