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#2621 of 2,846 schools in PA
Spring Cove EL Sch
Elementary School · Spring Cove Sd · Roaring Spring, PA
A Spring Cove Sd elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
137 Spring Cove Dr, Roaring Spring, PA 16673
- Math 39% proficient (2014)
- Reading 60% proficient (2014)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Cove EL Sch score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 27 points since 2011, to 50% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Spring Cove 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low218/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roaring Spring), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,119
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$850/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16673; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 4.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Claysburg-kimmel EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 346 | 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.
Spring Cove Sd
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Cove EL Sch is listed in Spring Cove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Cove EL Sch
Spring Cove EL Sch is a public elementary school in Roaring Spring, PA, part of Spring Cove Sd, serving approximately 360 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Cove EL Sch
What grades does Spring Cove EL Sch serve?
Spring Cove EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Spring Cove EL Sch?
Spring Cove EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 360 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Cove EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Cove EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Cove EL Sch rank in PA?
Spring Cove EL Sch ranks #2,621 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Spring Cove EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Cove EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Spring Cove EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Cove EL Sch has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Spring Cove EL Sch a charter school?
No, Spring Cove EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Cove EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Spring Cove EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Cove EL Sch?
49.2% of students at Spring Cove 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 360
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Blair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (814) 224-2311
- Area population (ZIP 16673)
- 5,066
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 16673; 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, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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