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#1686 of 2,846 schools in PA
Shrewsbury EL Sch
Elementary School · Southern York County Sd · Glen Rock, PA
A Southern York County Sd elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 128, Glen Rock, PA 17327
- Math 53% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 60% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shrewsbury EL Sch score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shrewsbury 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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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
$100,298
Median home value
$306,100
Median rent
$1,165/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17327; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Southern EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Stewartstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 4.6 mi | 411 | 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.
Southern York County Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,659NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shrewsbury EL Sch is listed in Southern York County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shrewsbury EL Sch
Shrewsbury EL Sch is a public elementary school in Glen Rock, PA, part of Southern York County Sd, serving approximately 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shrewsbury EL Sch
What grades does Shrewsbury EL Sch serve?
Shrewsbury EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Shrewsbury EL Sch?
Shrewsbury EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Shrewsbury EL Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shrewsbury EL Sch rank in PA?
Shrewsbury EL Sch ranks #1,686 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Shrewsbury EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Shrewsbury EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Shrewsbury EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shrewsbury EL Sch has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shrewsbury EL Sch a charter school?
No, Shrewsbury EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shrewsbury EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Shrewsbury EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shrewsbury EL Sch?
26.5% of students at Shrewsbury 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
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.7%
- Phone
- (717) 235-4811
- Area population (ZIP 17327)
- 8,228
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 17327; 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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