Cranberry Elementary School

Summary:

Cranberry Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Seneca, PA, serving 606 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Cranberry Area School District, which is ranked 309 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cranberry Elementary School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state and district averages, particularly in science, where 79.4% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 65.8% statewide. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with only 47% of students proficient or better, compared to 40.4% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with white students performing in the bottom 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, Cranberry Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.87% to 49.92% over the past three years, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Cranberry Elementary School's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby schools in the Titusville Area, Franklin Area, and Oil City Area school districts. However, Keystone Elementary School, located about 13 miles away, stands out with significantly higher test scores and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3 Education Dr
       Seneca, PA  16346-9709


(814) 676-1871

District: Cranberry Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
804th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,094 Help


Students who attend Cranberry Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Cranberry Elementary School ranks worse than 52.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.7%), two or more races (1.9%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cranberry Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cranberry Elementary School is $15,094.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cranberry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranberry Elementary School 804th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Cranberry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cranberry Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cranberry Area School District 309th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cranberry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.09 591st 1302 54.6%
2004 57.32 666th 1308 49.1%
2005 47.10 845th 1299 34.9%
2006 58.86 740th 1545 52.1%
2007 61.32 710th 1555 54.3%
2008 58.93 772nd 1551 50.2%
2009 59.54 758th 1549 51.1%
2010 61.62 736th 1579 53.4%
2011 55.79 893rd 1597 44.1%
2012 48.18 1077th 1599 32.6%
2013 54.47 893rd 1519 41.2%
2014 50.45 929th 1467 36.7%
2015 54.43 817th 1474 44.6%
2016 65.23 634th 1554 59.2%
2017 58.90 759th 1547 50.9%
2018 59.21 739th 1530 51.7%
2019 65.57 605th 1544 60.8%
2021 47.66 859th 1433 40.1%
2022 53.30 831st 1534 45.8%
2023 51.24 852nd 1534 44.5%
2024 54.59 804th 1526 47.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.69 572nd 1414 59.5%
2024 65.21 481st 1432 66.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 53.00 785th 1488 47.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.94 750th 1043 28.1%
2024 24.85 842nd 1084 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.57 760th 1495 49.2%
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Rank History for White students at Cranberry Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.28 976th 1236 21.0%
2024 34.37 895th 1229 27.2%
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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.

Cranberry Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Cranberry Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 444 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1989 458 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1990 489 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1991 448 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 404 2 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 386 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1994 433 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 413 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1996 413 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1997 427 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 404 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1999 367 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2000 360 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 321 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 323 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2003 323 2 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2004 346 3 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 289 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2006 491 8 3 8 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2007 465 9 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 488 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 496
2009 471 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 476
2010 442 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2011 463 3 6 2 0 0 0 0 474
2012 519 6 6 5 0 0 0 0 536
2013 506 5 6 5 0 0 0 0 522
2014 512 3 8 3 0 0 1 0 527
2015 520 5 8 4 0 0 4 0 541
2016 615 6 5 5 0 0 10 0 641
2017 633 4 6 4 0 0 13 0 660
2018 614 4 4 1 0 0 14 0 637
2019 596 6 4 1 0 0 14 0 621
2020 609 2 3 6 0 0 16 0 636
2021 560 2 4 4 0 0 13 0 583
2022 572 2 4 3 0 0 28 0 609
2023 583 1 3 5 0 0 14 0 606
2024 559 4 3 4 1 2 11 0 584

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 Cranberry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1989 466 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 495 24.0 20.6 0
1991 457 19.0 24.0 n/a
1992 413 24.4 16.9 n/a
1993 393 22.0 17.9 n/a
1994 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1995 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1996 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1997 432 25.0 17.3 n/a
1998 405 25.0 16.2 n/a
1999 369 25.0 14.8 n/a
2000 364 23.5 15.5 40.1
2001 323 21.5 15.0 30.7
2002 330 21.1 15.6 33.9
2003 330 21.1 15.6 33.9
2004 356 23.5 15.1 31.2
2005 301 21.1 14.3 37.2
2006 511 31.7 16.1 40.9
2007 481 33.5 14.4 37.8
2008 496 35.2 14.1 36.5
2009 476 36.7 13.0 36.1
2010 449 34.0 13.1 39.4
2011 474 35.8 13.2 39.9
2012 536 39.5 13.5 43.1
2013 522 39.7 13.1 45.6
2014 527 41.9 12.5 46.1
2015 541 41.0 13.1 44.9
2016 641 44.0 14.5 48.4
2017 660 44.2 14.9 52.3
2018 637 43.6 14.5 54.3
2019 621 43.6 14.2 50.7
2020 636 43.6 14.5 50.8
2021 583 43.6 13.3 47.5
2022 609 43.6 13.9 49.9
2023 606 43.6 13.8 45.9
2024 584 43.6 13.3 50

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 Cranberry Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 23.0 19.6 n/a
1989 466 23.0 20.2 n/a
1990 495 24.0 20.6 0
1991 457 19.0 24.0 n/a
1992 413 24.4 16.9 n/a
1993 393 22.0 17.9 n/a
1994 442 24.0 18.4 n/a
1995 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1996 417 23.0 18.1 n/a
1997 432 25.0 17.3 n/a
1998 405 25.0 16.2 n/a
1999 369 25.0 14.8 n/a
2000 364 23.5 15.5 40.1
2001 323 21.5 15.0 30.7
2002 330 21.1 15.6 33.9
2003 330 21.1 15.6 33.9
2004 356 23.5 15.1 31.2
2005 301 21.1 14.3 37.2
2006 511 31.7 16.1 40.9
2007 481 33.5 14.4 37.8
2008 496 35.2 14.1 36.5
2009 476 36.7 13.0 36.1
2010 449 34.0 13.1 39.4
2011 474 35.8 13.2 39.9
2012 536 39.5 13.5 43.1
2013 522 39.7 13.1 45.6
2014 527 41.9 12.5 46.1
2015 541 41.0 13.1 44.9
2016 641 44.0 14.5 48.4
2017 660 44.2 14.9 52.3
2018 637 43.6 14.5 54.3
2019 621 43.6 14.2 50.7
2020 636 43.6 14.5 50.8
2021 583 43.6 13.3 47.5
2022 609 43.6 13.9 49.9
2023 606 43.6 13.8 45.9
2024 584 43.6 13.3 50

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 Cranberry Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $599 (4.1%) $14,184 (95.9%) $14,783
2020 $538 (3.8%) $13,438 (96.2%) $13,976
2021 $1,985 (12.7%) $13,632 (87.3%) $15,616
2022 $496 (3.3%) $14,598 (96.7%) $15,094

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cranberry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 605th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 852nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Cranberry Elementary School)63.352.1
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)78.556.3
 22.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Cranberry Elementary School)5044.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Cranberry Elementary School)92.875
 17.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)62.255.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Cranberry Elementary School)4440.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)62.653.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Cranberry Elementary School)54.730.4
 24.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)72.648.5
 24.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Cranberry Elementary School)52.541
 11.5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Cranberry Elementary School)92.875
 17.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Cranberry Elementary School)68.353.1
 15.2%
   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 Students621606
 2.4%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White596583
 2.2%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.7%45.9%
 4.9%


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Students who attend Cranberry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Cranberry Area Junior/Senior High School

Students at Cranberry Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.

Cranberry Elementary School ranks 804th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Cranberry 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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