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#1795 of 2,846 schools in PA

Sullivan Co EL Sch

Elementary School · Sullivan County Sd · Laporte, PA

A Sullivan County Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 115, Laporte, PA 18626

  • Math 36% vs PA 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.7% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.5% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$24,833
Chronic Absenteeism17%

Students at Sullivan Co EL Sch score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
44%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2011–2024) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 13 years
2011
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
49%
2024
Math
36%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sullivan Co 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,563

Median home value

$268,000

Median rent

$950/mo

College educated

39.5%

Homeownership

94%

Poverty rate

5.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18626; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Sullivan County Sd

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,833NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sullivan Co EL Sch is listed in Sullivan County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sullivan Co EL Sch

Sullivan Co EL Sch is a public elementary school in Laporte, PA, part of Sullivan County Sd, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,795 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sullivan Co EL Sch

What grades does Sullivan Co EL Sch serve?

Sullivan Co EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sullivan Co EL Sch?

Sullivan Co EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Co EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Co 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 Sullivan Co EL Sch rank in PA?

Sullivan Co EL Sch ranks #1,795 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Sullivan Co EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Sullivan Co EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Sullivan Co EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sullivan Co EL Sch has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).

Is Sullivan Co EL Sch a charter school?

No, Sullivan Co EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sullivan Co EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Sullivan Co EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sullivan Co EL Sch?

99.1% of students at Sullivan Co 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Sullivan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.0%
Area population (ZIP 18626)
502
Area median age
64.6
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 18626; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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