Very Good
#560 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 20% in state
Rowan EL Sch
Elementary School · Seneca Valley Sd · Cranberry Twp, PA
A Seneca Valley Sd elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8051 Rowan Rd, Cranberry Twp, PA 16066
- Math 74% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 75% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rowan EL Sch score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 74% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rowan EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$125,390
Median home value
$395,900
Median rent
$1,619/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16066; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.1 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Kindercare Learning Center 868Private · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Bright Horizons at CranberryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Haine EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–4 | 1.8 mi | 803 | 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.
Seneca Valley Sd
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $18,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rowan EL Sch is listed in Seneca Valley SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rowan EL Sch
Rowan EL Sch is a public elementary school in Cranberry Twp, PA, part of Seneca Valley Sd, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #560 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rowan EL Sch
What grades does Rowan EL Sch serve?
Rowan EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Rowan EL Sch?
Rowan EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rowan EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Rowan EL Sch is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rowan EL Sch rank in PA?
Rowan EL Sch ranks #560 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Rowan EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Rowan EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Rowan EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rowan EL Sch has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rowan EL Sch a charter school?
No, Rowan EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rowan EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Rowan EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rowan EL Sch?
19.2% of students at Rowan 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (724) 776-1518
- Area population (ZIP 16066)
- 33,543
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 16066; 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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