Excellent
#127 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 4% in state
- Math 53% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sligo EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
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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Where Sligo 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,357
Median home value
$130,400
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16255; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Union Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,649NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sligo EL Sch is listed in Union SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sligo EL Sch
Sligo EL Sch is a public elementary school in Sligo, PA, part of Union Sd, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #127 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sligo EL Sch
What grades does Sligo EL Sch serve?
Sligo EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sligo EL Sch?
Sligo EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sligo EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sligo EL Sch is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sligo EL Sch rank in PA?
Sligo EL Sch ranks #127 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Sligo EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Sligo EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Sligo EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sligo EL Sch has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Sligo EL Sch a charter school?
No, Sligo EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sligo EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Sligo EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sligo EL Sch?
100.0% of students at Sligo 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
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clarion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (814) 745-2152
- Area population (ZIP 16255)
- 1,956
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 16255; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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