Below Average
#2419 of 2,846 schools in PA
Trimmer EL Sch
Elementary School · West York Area Sd · York, PA
A West York Area Sd elementary school serving grades 2nd – 5th.
1900 Brenda Rd, York, PA 17408
- Math 46% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs PA 52% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Trimmer EL Sch score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
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 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Trimmer 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,417/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (York), 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
$87,044
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,539/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17408; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Lincolnway EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–3 | 1.6 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Leib EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Weigelstown EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 329 | 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.
West York Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Trimmer EL Sch is listed in West York Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Trimmer EL Sch
Trimmer EL Sch is a public elementary school in York, PA, part of West York Area Sd, serving approximately 430 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,419 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trimmer EL Sch
What grades does Trimmer EL Sch serve?
Trimmer EL Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Trimmer EL Sch?
Trimmer EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trimmer EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Trimmer EL Sch is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Trimmer EL Sch rank in PA?
Trimmer EL Sch ranks #2,419 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Trimmer EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Trimmer EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Trimmer EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Trimmer EL Sch has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Trimmer EL Sch a charter school?
No, Trimmer EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Trimmer EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Trimmer EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trimmer EL Sch?
60.5% of students at Trimmer 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.0%
- Phone
- (717) 764-6586
- Area population (ZIP 17408)
- 24,670
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 17408; 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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