Marion-Walker Elementary School

Summary:

Marion-Walker Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, serving 404 students in grades K-5 and part of the Bellefonte Area School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, particularly in Science.

Marion-Walker Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across different student subgroups. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 65.1% in Math, 96.8% in Science, and 69.3% in English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's performance for female students ranks 258 out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools, and for male students, it ranks 375 out of 1,495. Even the school's low socioeconomic status students perform exceptionally well, ranking 116 out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

While Marion-Walker Elementary School outperforms its immediate district peers, such as Benner Elementary and Pleasant Gap Elementary, there are other nearby schools, like Howard Elementary in the Bald Eagle Area School District and schools in the Penns Valley Area School District, that also demonstrate strong academic performance in certain subjects. This suggests a competitive educational landscape in the region, with multiple high-achieving schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 School Dr
       Bellefonte, PA  16823-7760


(814) 357-2425

District: Bellefonte Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
315th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,172 Help


Students who attend Marion-Walker Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bellefonte Area Middle School
High:    Bellefonte Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Two or more races:
2.7%
Hispanic:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Marion-Walker Elementary School ranks better than 79.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Marion-Walker Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Bellefonte Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), two or more races (2.7%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion-Walker Elementary School is 12.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion-Walker Elementary School is $20,172, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Bellefonte Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion-Walker Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion-Walker Elementary School 315th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Marion-Walker Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Bellefonte Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellefonte Area School District 170th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marion-Walker Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.11 296th 1302 77.3%
2004 77.39 292nd 1308 77.7%
2005 83.67 105th 1299 91.9%
2006 66.25 562nd 1545 63.6%
2007 72.78 429th 1555 72.4%
2008 70.72 457th 1551 70.5%
2009 72.72 394th 1549 74.6%
2010 78.29 248th 1579 84.3%
2011 73.84 379th 1597 76.3%
2012 74.13 416th 1599 74.0%
2013 78.06 291st 1519 80.8%
2014 71.69 459th 1467 68.7%
2015 72.65 419th 1474 71.6%
2016 78.29 315th 1554 79.7%
2017 76.20 359th 1547 76.8%
2018 73.81 405th 1530 73.5%
2019 74.35 417th 1544 73.0%
2021 81.04 249th 1433 82.6%
2022 72.04 453rd 1534 70.5%
2023 81.31 254th 1534 83.4%
2024 78.76 315th 1526 79.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.05 116th 1414 91.8%
2024 67.62 440th 1432 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.95 258th 1488 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.89 385th 1043 63.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.60 375th 1495 74.9%
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Rank History for White students at Marion-Walker Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.21 318th 1236 74.3%
2024 68.27 375th 1229 69.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Marion-Walker Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 213 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1989 241 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1990 229 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1991 229 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1992 239 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1993 238 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1994 235 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1995 279 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1996 279 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1997 300 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1998 315 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1999 323 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2000 313 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 332 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 304 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2003 304 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2004 298 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 297 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2006 306 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 321 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2008 358 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2009 361 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 367
2010 368 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 6 376
2011 373 1 1 1 0 0 7 0 383
2012 356 2 2 2 1 0 9 0 372
2013 359 1 1 1 0 0 11 0 373
2014 340 0 1 2 0 0 12 0 355
2015 319 2 1 2 0 0 10 0 334
2016 332 0 1 5 0 0 10 0 348
2017 322 0 1 5 2 0 9 0 339
2018 356 0 1 7 3 0 4 0 371
2019 345 0 0 6 2 0 5 0 358
2020 361 0 0 6 2 0 5 0 374
2021 374 0 0 7 1 0 7 0 389
2022 371 0 0 8 5 0 5 0 389
2023 381 1 0 8 4 0 10 0 404
2024 350 1 0 7 5 0 10 0 373

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 Marion-Walker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 214 12.5 17.1 n/a
1989 241 14.5 16.6 n/a
1990 230 14.5 15.8 0
1991 230 14.5 15.8 n/a
1992 240 13.9 17.2 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 238 10.0 23.8 n/a
1995 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1996 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1997 303 11.0 27.5 n/a
1998 318 11.0 28.9 n/a
1999 326 11.0 29.6 n/a
2000 316 12.0 26.3 18
2001 337 14.0 24.1 18.4
2002 307 14.0 21.9 16.9
2003 307 14.0 21.9 16.9
2004 303 14.0 21.6 19.8
2005 302 15.0 20.1 17.2
2006 311 20.1 15.5 21.9
2007 327 21.6 15.1 24.8
2008 363 23.0 15.8 19.8
2009 367 23.9 15.3 21.9
2010 376 24.9 15.0 27
2011 383 24.9 15.3 27.2
2012 372 24.0 15.4 22.8
2013 373 25.8 14.4 24.1
2014 355 24.1 14.7 23.9
2015 334 24.0 13.9 20.7
2016 348 24.0 14.5 18.1
2017 339 25.0 13.5 14.2
2018 371 23.2 15.9 16.4
2019 358 25.0 14.2 15.6
2020 374 25.0 14.9 13.6
2021 389 26.8 14.4 15.2
2022 389 27.9 13.9 12.3
2023 404 29.1 13.8 21.5
2024 373 28.9 12.8 25.5

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 Marion-Walker Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 214 12.5 17.1 n/a
1989 241 14.5 16.6 n/a
1990 230 14.5 15.8 0
1991 230 14.5 15.8 n/a
1992 240 13.9 17.2 n/a
1993 238 11.0 21.6 n/a
1994 238 10.0 23.8 n/a
1995 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1996 280 11.0 25.5 n/a
1997 303 11.0 27.5 n/a
1998 318 11.0 28.9 n/a
1999 326 11.0 29.6 n/a
2000 316 12.0 26.3 18
2001 337 14.0 24.1 18.4
2002 307 14.0 21.9 16.9
2003 307 14.0 21.9 16.9
2004 303 14.0 21.6 19.8
2005 302 15.0 20.1 17.2
2006 311 20.1 15.5 21.9
2007 327 21.6 15.1 24.8
2008 363 23.0 15.8 19.8
2009 367 23.9 15.3 21.9
2010 376 24.9 15.0 27
2011 383 24.9 15.3 27.2
2012 372 24.0 15.4 22.8
2013 373 25.8 14.4 24.1
2014 355 24.1 14.7 23.9
2015 334 24.0 13.9 20.7
2016 348 24.0 14.5 18.1
2017 339 25.0 13.5 14.2
2018 371 23.2 15.9 16.4
2019 358 25.0 14.2 15.6
2020 374 25.0 14.9 13.6
2021 389 26.8 14.4 15.2
2022 389 27.9 13.9 12.3
2023 404 29.1 13.8 21.5
2024 373 28.9 12.8 25.5

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 Marion-Walker Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $19,464 (100.0%) $19,464
2020 $00 (0.0%) $18,276 (100.0%) $18,276
2021 $00 (0.0%) $18,609 (100.0%) $18,609
2022 $110 (0.5%) $20,061 (99.4%) $20,172

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion-Walker Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 417th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 254th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Marion-Walker Elementary School)7177.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Walker Elementary School)80.277.5
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Marion-Walker Elementary School)72.261.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Marion-Walker Elementary School)90.790.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Walker Elementary School)70.367.7
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Marion-Walker Elementary School)6060.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Marion-Walker Elementary School)57.768.4
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Marion-Walker Elementary School)68.666
 2.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Marion-Walker Elementary School)90.790.8
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marion-Walker Elementary School)71.470.9
 0.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358404
 12.8%
African American01
American Indian24
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White345381
 10.4%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%21.5%
 5.9%


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Students who attend Marion-Walker Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bellefonte Area Middle School
High : Bellefonte Area High School

Students at Marion-Walker Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Marion-Walker Elementary School ranks 315th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 373 students attended Marion-Walker Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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