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#260 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 9% in state

York Haven EL Sch

Elementary School · Northeastern York Sd · York Haven, PA

A Northeastern York Sd elementary school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.

360 Cassel Rd PO Box 5, York Haven, PA 17370

  • Math 83% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 85% vs PA 55% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency83.3% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.6% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+31.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.8 pts
Overall Proficiency84% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+32.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$16,368
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at York Haven EL Sch score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
55%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 84% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.1%

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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The neighborhood

Where York Haven 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low1/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$86,722

Median home value

$220,900

Median rent

$1,157/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

90.2%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17370; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bainbridge EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.8K–22.6 mi216Compare →
Mt Wolf EL SchEnrollment path unverified8.0K–33.3 mi212Compare →
Orendorf EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.4K–33.3 mi355Compare →
Soaring Heights School YorkPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–123.8 mi15Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Northeastern York Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#1 of 8
District spending per student
$16,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

York Haven EL Sch is listed in Northeastern York SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About York Haven EL Sch

York Haven EL Sch is a public elementary school in York Haven, PA, part of Northeastern York Sd, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about York Haven EL Sch

What grades does York Haven EL Sch serve?

York Haven EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.

How many students attend York Haven EL Sch?

York Haven EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at York Haven EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at York Haven EL Sch is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does York Haven EL Sch rank in PA?

York Haven EL Sch ranks #260 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is York Haven EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

York Haven EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 York Haven EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, York Haven EL Sch has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is York Haven EL Sch a charter school?

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

Is York Haven EL Sch a Title I school?

No, York Haven EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for York Haven EL Sch?

54.1% of students at York Haven 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 17370)
6,970
Area average commute
25.8 min
Area median age
40.2
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 17370; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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