Very Good
#758 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 27% in state
Stanwood EL Sch
Elementary School · Hempfield Area Sd · New Stanton, PA
A Hempfield Area Sd elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
255 Arona Rd, New Stanton, PA 15672
- Math 70% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanwood EL Sch score 68% proficient, which is above 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
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 Stanwood 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. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,709
Median home value
$235,800
Median rent
$1,031/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15672; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Allen EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Mendon EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 4.9 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Maxwell EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 392 | Compare → |
| West Hempfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 504 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hempfield Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,134NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanwood EL Sch is listed in Hempfield Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanwood EL Sch
Stanwood EL Sch is a public elementary school in New Stanton, PA, part of Hempfield Area Sd, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanwood EL Sch
What grades does Stanwood EL Sch serve?
Stanwood EL Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stanwood EL Sch?
Stanwood EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanwood EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanwood EL Sch is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanwood EL Sch rank in PA?
Stanwood EL Sch ranks #758 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Stanwood EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanwood EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Stanwood EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanwood EL Sch has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Stanwood EL Sch a charter school?
No, Stanwood EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanwood EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Stanwood EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanwood EL Sch?
48.0% of students at Stanwood 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Westmoreland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (724) 838-4000
- Area population (ZIP 15672)
- 3,440
- Area average commute
- 22.5 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 · 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 15672; 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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