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Providence EL Sch

Elementary School · Solanco Sd · New Providence, PA

A Solanco Sd elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

137 Truce Rd, New Providence, PA 17560

  • Math 49% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 62% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.5% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$17,632
Chronic Absenteeism17.9%

Students at Providence EL Sch score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency62%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

54.9%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Providence 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$63,963

Median home value

$231,100

Median rent

$1,065/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17560; 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Quarryville EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.9K–53.0 mi336Compare →
Bart-colerain EL SchEnrollment path unverified6.3K–5Not available200Compare →
Clermont EL SchEnrollment path unverified5.0K–5Not available414Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Solanco Sd

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$17,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Providence EL Sch

Providence EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Providence, PA, part of Solanco Sd, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,987 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Providence EL Sch

What grades does Providence EL Sch serve?

Providence EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Providence EL Sch?

Providence EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Providence EL Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Providence EL Sch rank in PA?

Providence EL Sch ranks #1,987 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Providence EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Providence EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Providence EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Providence EL Sch has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Providence EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is Providence EL Sch a Title I school?

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

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

54.9% of students at Providence 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 – 5th
Enrollment
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lancaster County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.9%
Area population (ZIP 17560)
5,452
Area median age
40.2
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 17560; 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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