Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Summary:

Dutch Ridge Elementary School is a highly successful public elementary school located in Beaver, Pennsylvania, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 589 students. The school is part of the Beaver Area School District, which is ranked 33 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dutch Ridge Elementary School has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in Pennsylvania, ranking 47th out of 1,526 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance is evident across all grade levels and subject areas, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in PSSA tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.4% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 68.2% for the Beaver Area School District and 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania.

When compared to nearby schools, Dutch Ridge Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, Freedom Area Elementary School, which is just 5.9 miles away, had significantly lower PSSA test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. Similarly, schools in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District and New Brighton Area School District, which are also in close proximity, generally performed worse than Dutch Ridge Elementary School. This highlights the exceptional quality of education provided at this school, even in comparison to other institutions in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public 3-6

2220 Dutch Ridge Road
Beaver, PA 15009-1004

(724) 774-1017

District: Beaver Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,476

Students who attend Dutch Ridge Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Beaver Area Middle School
High:	Beaver Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 619

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Hispanic:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dutch Ridge Elementary School ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.1%), two or more races (3.1%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dutch Ridge Elementary School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Dutch Ridge Elementary School employs 35.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dutch Ridge Elementary School is $13,476.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dutch Ridge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dutch Ridge Elementary School 47^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Dutch Ridge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Disabled students:

Male students:

White students:

Beaver Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Beaver Area School District 33^rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dutch Ridge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2006	83.93	119^th	1545	92.3%
2007	83.00	158^th	1555	89.8%
2008	81.77	168^th	1551	89.2%
2009	79.04	221^st	1549	85.7%
2010	77.71	265^th	1579	83.2%
2011	75.46	324^th	1597	79.7%
2012	74.61	396^th	1599	75.2%
2013	76.51	333^rd	1519	78.1%
2014	74.35	381^st	1467	74.0%
2015	74.05	382^nd	1474	74.1%
2016	84.03	190^th	1554	87.8%
2017	87.56	104^th	1547	93.3%
2018	88.35	92^nd	1530	94.0%
2019	90.11	61^st	1544	96.0%
2021	90.28	79^th	1433	94.5%
2022	93.15	41^st	1534	97.3%
2023	92.81	43^rd	1534	97.2%
2024	91.79	47^th	1526	96.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	94.42	17^th	1414	98.8%
2024	89.68	60^th	1432	95.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.29	63^rd	1488	95.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.21	55^th	1043	94.7%
2024	90.55	65^th	1084	94.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.63	43^rd	1495	97.1%

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Rank History for White students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.96	44^th	1236	96.4%
2024	88.84	66^th	1229	94.6%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Dutch Ridge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	622	14	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	645
2006	640	11	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	657
2007	679	9	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	695
2008	620	14	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	654
2009	579	13	10	14	0	n/a	n/a	616
2010	582	12	9	11	0	n/a	n/a	614
2011	560	15	10	12	1	0	0	598
2012	566	11	10	11	0	0	0	598
2013	569	8	8	11	0	0	2	598
2014	574	11	10	10	0	0	1	606
2015	584	9	13	10	0	0	1	617
2016	586	7	18	14	0	0	4	629
2017	578	5	13	10	0	0	2	608
2018	543	5	12	11	0	0	3	574
2019	555	4	9	8	0	0	5	581
2020	556	4	12	8	0	0	10	590
2021	515	4	12	9	1	0	9	550
2022	553	4	11	9	1	0	8	586
2023	555	4	6	8	1	0	15	589
2024	576	7	3	12	2	0	19	619

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dutch Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	645	33.4	19.3	0
2006	657	36.1	18.2	12
2007	695	36.1	19.3	10.4
2008	654	41.2	15.9	14.7
2009	616	38.2	16.1	25.8
2010	614	38.3	16.0	20.4
2011	598	36.4	16.4	19.6
2012	598	34.8	17.1	18.9
2013	598	32.8	18.2	19.4
2014	606	32.6	18.5	21
2015	617	35.0	17.6	18.6
2016	629	36.0	17.4	21.8
2017	608	35.7	17.0	22.2
2018	574	35.6	16.1	21.4
2019	581	36.5	15.8	24.1
2020	590	36.6	16.0	21.2
2021	550	36.6	15.0	22
2022	586	37.0	15.8	18.8
2023	589	36.4	16.1	20.9
2024	619	35.9	17.2	20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dutch Ridge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	645	33.4	19.3	0
2006	657	36.1	18.2	12
2007	695	36.1	19.3	10.4
2008	654	41.2	15.9	14.7
2009	616	38.2	16.1	25.8
2010	614	38.3	16.0	20.4
2011	598	36.4	16.4	19.6
2012	598	34.8	17.1	18.9
2013	598	32.8	18.2	19.4
2014	606	32.6	18.5	21
2015	617	35.0	17.6	18.6
2016	629	36.0	17.4	21.8
2017	608	35.7	17.0	22.2
2018	574	35.6	16.1	21.4
2019	581	36.5	15.8	24.1
2020	590	36.6	16.0	21.2
2021	550	36.6	15.0	22
2022	586	37.0	15.8	18.8
2023	589	36.4	16.1	20.9
2024	619	35.9	17.2	20.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dutch Ridge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$234 (1.8%)	$12,615 (98.2%)	$12,850
2020	$251 (2.0%)	$12,286 (98.0%)	$12,537
2021	$324 (2.4%)	$13,027 (97.6%)	$13,351
2022	$270 (2.0%)	$13,206 (98.0%)	$13,476

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dutch Ridge Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 1534 Elementary schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	81.1	82	0.9%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	92.1	86.1	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	80.8	82.1	1.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	95.6	91.7	3.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	85.1	84.7	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	81.2	89.3	8.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	84	87.8	3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	71.3	68.9	2.4%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	83.8	80.3	3.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	78.7	80.7	2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	95.6	91.7	3.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Dutch Ridge Elementary School)	86.3	84.8	1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	581	589	1.4%
African American	4	4
American Indian	0	1
Asian	9	6	33.3%
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	555	555
Two or More Races	5	15	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.1%	20.9%	3.2%

Schools Near Dutch Ridge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dutch Ridge Elementary School	Public	3-6	2220 Dutch Ridge Road	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1017	619	36	17.2	20.8%	576 (93.1%)	7 (1.1%)	12 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.1%)	91.8	47^th of 1526 public elementary schools	96.9%		92.8	43^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.2%	4	78.0	76.4	87.3	75.0	79.4	88.9	88.9	86.4	76.8	91.8	88.1	85.9	$13,476	$270	$13,206
Patterson Primary School	Public	K-2	701 Darlington Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 843-1268	144	11	12.8	34.7%	133 (92.4%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)													$7,694	$169	$7,525
College Square Elementary School	Public	K-2	375 College Ave	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1168	433	34	12.8	26.3%	390 (90.1%)	14 (3.2%)	12 (2.8%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)													$13,038	$261	$12,778
New Brighton Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-1194	601	47	12.8	100.0%	405 (67.4%)	50 (8.3%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	121 (20.1%)	47	907^th of 1526 public elementary schools	40.6%		49.4	880^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.6%	27	39.2	42.8	36.4		39.4	78.6	78.6	58.1	49.4	50.0		52.2	$16,334	$1,201	$15,133
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 15th Street	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Big Beaver Falls Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-3420	456	34	13.4	100.0%	156 (34.2%)	152 (33.3%)	18 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	126 (27.6%)	31.7	1092^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	28.4%		24.7	1172^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	23.6%	80	45.0	25.4	32.2		33.7	63.4	63.4	51.6	35.2	42.8		42.8	$17,778	$2,246	$15,533
Rochester Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-7500	342	34	10.0	100.0%	217 (63.5%)	57 (16.7%)	16 (4.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	48 (14.0%)	44.9	945^th of 1526 public elementary schools	38.1%		49.4	879^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.7%	66	54.3	32.3	43.2		41.2	72.6	72.6	57.1	42.0	53.0		49.3	$17,960	$2,966	$14,994
Blackhawk Intermediate School	Public	K-4	635 Shenango Rd	Beaver Falls	15010	Beaver County	Blackhawk School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-5050	729	44	16.4	39.2%	664 (91.1%)	10 (1.4%)	16 (2.2%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.5%)	72.7	440^th of 1526 public elementary schools	71.2%		67.9	534^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.2%	94	67.8	59.8			64.0	83.5	83.5	72.6	60.2			66.5	$6,906	$335	$6,571
Todd Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	113 Todd Ln	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1050	477	37	13.0	40.5%	414 (86.8%)	34 (7.1%)	11 (2.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	60.9	692^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	54.7%		63.6	626^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.2%	66	53.9	64.0	38.4		52.2	85.1	85.1	58.1	67.5	43.6		56.7	$15,916	$746	$15,170
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	483	37	13.2	32.3%	386 (79.9%)	44 (9.1%)	27 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.3%)								(n/a)													$16,027	$751	$15,276
Freedom Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	1700 School St.	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1122	436	36	12.0	54.6%	391 (89.7%)	6 (1.4%)	15 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	58.6	730^th of 1526 public elementary schools	52.2%		53.9	810^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.2%	80	52.2	48.2			50.2	85.0	85.0	61.3	54.0			57.8	$20,296	$1,528	$18,768

Frequently Asked Questions about Dutch Ridge Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Dutch Ridge Elementary School?

Students at Dutch Ridge Elementary School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Dutch Ridge Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Dutch Ridge Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 47^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

What district is Dutch Ridge Elementary School in?

Beaver Area School District

What schools do graduates of Dutch Ridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dutch Ridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beaver Area Middle School
High : Beaver Area Senior High School

How many students attend Dutch Ridge Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 619 students attended Dutch Ridge Elementary School.

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