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#1901 of 2,846 schools in PA
Southern Fulton EL Sch
Elementary School · Southern Fulton Sd · Warfordsburg, PA
A Southern Fulton Sd elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3072 Great Cove Rd, Warfordsburg, PA 17267
- Math 42% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southern Fulton EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southern Fulton 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,917
Median home value
$242,600
Median rent
$717/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
82.8%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17267; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Southern Fulton Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southern Fulton EL Sch is listed in Southern Fulton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southern Fulton EL Sch
Southern Fulton EL Sch is a public elementary school in Warfordsburg, PA, part of Southern Fulton Sd, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,901 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southern Fulton EL Sch
What grades does Southern Fulton EL Sch serve?
Southern Fulton EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Southern Fulton EL Sch?
Southern Fulton EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Fulton EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Fulton EL Sch is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southern Fulton EL Sch rank in PA?
Southern Fulton EL Sch ranks #1,901 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Southern Fulton EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Southern Fulton EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Southern Fulton EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southern Fulton EL Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Southern Fulton EL Sch a charter school?
No, Southern Fulton EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southern Fulton EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Southern Fulton EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southern Fulton EL Sch?
50.0% of students at Southern Fulton 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fulton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (717) 294-3400
- Area population (ZIP 17267)
- 2,917
- Area average commute
- 39.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 17267; 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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