Second District Elementary School

Summary:

Second District Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Crawford Central School District in Meadville, Pennsylvania, with 329 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.5. Unfortunately, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Second District Elementary School over the past 10 years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Second District Elementary School significantly underperforms the state and district averages on PSSA assessments in Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 23.3% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 40.4% statewide and 34.8% in the district. The school's performance is particularly low in 3rd grade Math (15% proficient) and 5th/6th grade Math (around 21% proficient). However, Science proficiency is higher at 73.6%, though still lagging the state and district averages.

The challenges at Second District Elementary School appear to be closely tied to its extremely high poverty rate, with over 99% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, significantly higher than the other schools in the Crawford Central School District, which range from 47-100%. Nearby schools like Cochranton Elementary and West End Elementary significantly outperform Second District Elementary on academic metrics, with West End Elementary ranking in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1216 S Main St
       Meadville, PA  16335


(814) 724-7073

District: Crawford Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1151st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,346 Help


Students who attend Second District Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meadville Middle School
High:    Meadville Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  349

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.2%
African American:
11.2%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Second District Elementary School ranks worse than 75.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Second District Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Crawford Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (74.2%), African American (11.2%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Second District Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Second District Elementary School is $15,346. 2 elementary schools in the Crawford Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Second District Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Second District Elementary School 1151st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Second District Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Crawford Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crawford Central School District 333rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Second District Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.12 1066th 1302 18.1%
2004 50.47 772nd 1308 41.0%
2005 35.23 990th 1299 23.8%
2006 42.67 1097th 1545 29.0%
2007 42.04 1109th 1555 28.7%
2008 29.03 1273rd 1551 17.9%
2009 19.01 1361st 1549 12.1%
2010 18.51 1384th 1579 12.3%
2011 18.45 1412th 1597 11.6%
2012 20.74 1359th 1599 15.0%
2013 29.30 1210th 1519 20.3%
2014 30.25 1161st 1467 20.9%
2015 28.87 1119th 1474 24.1%
2016 29.59 1184th 1554 23.8%
2017 39.71 1077th 1547 30.4%
2018 28.14 1170th 1530 23.5%
2019 32.92 1128th 1544 26.9%
2021 31.53 1052nd 1433 26.6%
2022 25.68 1156th 1534 24.6%
2023 23.73 1180th 1534 23.1%
2024 25.33 1151st 1526 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.27 1105th 1414 21.9%
2024 32.69 1044th 1432 27.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 28.07 1102nd 1488 25.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.32 808th 1043 22.5%
2024 27.27 811th 1084 25.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 23.77 1154th 1495 22.8%
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Rank History for White students at Second District Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.04 1157th 1236 6.4%
2024 7.82 1177th 1229 4.2%
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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.

Second District Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, June 11, 2022

Open Quote We had our daughter assessed for kindergarten who missed registration by one day because of her birthdate. The guidance counselor had her in a room by herself for less than twenty minutes. She did not ask anything about her history and was unwilling to accept information from her doctor that stated that she was cognitively ready and would benefit from being with same age peers or those slightly older than her. I have two masters degrees in education. This is not how testing is to be conducted. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Second District Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 286 14 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1989 296 12 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1990 297 11 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 293 9 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1992 308 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1993 303 7 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 283 15 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 257 18 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1996 257 18 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1997 251 26 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 243 32 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 225 32 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2000 219 38 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 202 44 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 169 41 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 169 41 2 4 6 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 248 64 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 244 66 1 8 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2006 249 56 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 315
2007 253 45 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2008 250 41 2 7 7 n/a n/a 0 307
2009 245 45 2 8 7 n/a n/a 3 310
2010 194 24 1 5 4 n/a n/a 8 236
2011 232 27 0 15 4 2 15 0 295
2012 255 49 2 17 7 0 21 0 351
2013 287 51 2 8 4 0 35 0 387
2014 282 44 1 8 3 0 28 0 366
2015 299 40 1 4 2 0 35 0 381
2016 258 38 1 3 3 0 36 0 339
2017 282 34 2 5 2 0 46 0 371
2018 263 38 2 6 2 0 54 0 365
2019 265 24 2 5 1 0 46 0 343
2020 265 23 4 5 0 0 41 0 338
2021 229 22 4 9 0 0 47 0 311
2022 235 32 4 14 0 0 43 0 328
2023 243 33 5 16 0 0 32 0 329
2024 259 39 3 16 0 0 32 0 349

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 Second District Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 22.0 13.7 n/a
1989 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1990 312 20.5 15.2 0
1991 306 19.7 15.5 n/a
1992 320 19.7 16.2 n/a
1993 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1994 299 19.5 15.3 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1998 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1999 262 19.5 13.4 n/a
2000 262 19.0 13.8 44.7
2001 252 16.5 15.3 43.3
2002 222 17.8 12.5 43.2
2003 222 17.8 12.5 43.2
2004 316 20.0 15.8 31.3
2005 323 22.0 14.7 29.7
2006 315 22.6 13.9 64.4
2007 308 23.8 12.9 62.7
2008 307 24.3 12.6 62.9
2009 310 24.6 12.6 65.8
2010 236 21.2 11.1 63.6
2011 295 23.2 12.7 50.8
2012 351 26.4 13.2 74.1
2013 387 27.8 13.9 76
2014 366 27.6 13.2 78.7
2015 381 29.0 13.1 78.7
2016 339 28.0 12.1 76.1
2017 371 26.6 13.9 72.8
2018 365 25.7 14.2 77.3
2019 343 26.7 12.8 76.7
2020 338 27.1 12.4 100
2021 311 26.1 11.8 99
2022 328 25.4 12.8 99.1
2023 329 26.3 12.5 100
2024 349 26.3 13.2 100

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 Second District Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 303 22.0 13.7 n/a
1989 316 23.0 13.7 n/a
1990 312 20.5 15.2 0
1991 306 19.7 15.5 n/a
1992 320 19.7 16.2 n/a
1993 314 19.0 16.5 n/a
1994 299 19.5 15.3 n/a
1995 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1996 278 16.0 17.4 n/a
1997 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1998 280 16.0 17.5 n/a
1999 262 19.5 13.4 n/a
2000 262 19.0 13.8 44.7
2001 252 16.5 15.3 43.3
2002 222 17.8 12.5 43.2
2003 222 17.8 12.5 43.2
2004 316 20.0 15.8 31.3
2005 323 22.0 14.7 29.7
2006 315 22.6 13.9 64.4
2007 308 23.8 12.9 62.7
2008 307 24.3 12.6 62.9
2009 310 24.6 12.6 65.8
2010 236 21.2 11.1 63.6
2011 295 23.2 12.7 50.8
2012 351 26.4 13.2 74.1
2013 387 27.8 13.9 76
2014 366 27.6 13.2 78.7
2015 381 29.0 13.1 78.7
2016 339 28.0 12.1 76.1
2017 371 26.6 13.9 72.8
2018 365 25.7 14.2 77.3
2019 343 26.7 12.8 76.7
2020 338 27.1 12.4 100
2021 311 26.1 11.8 99
2022 328 25.4 12.8 99.1
2023 329 26.3 12.5 100
2024 349 26.3 13.2 100

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 Second District Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $950 (5.8%) $15,442 (94.2%) $16,393
2020 $1,152 (12.1%) $8,388 (87.9%) $9,540
2021 $1,793 (10.8%) $14,778 (89.2%) $16,571
2022 $4,199 (27.4%) $11,147 (72.6%) $15,346

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Second District Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1128th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1180th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Second District Elementary School)40.529.7
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Second District Elementary School)55.535.1
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Second District Elementary School)3526.6
 8.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Second District Elementary School)72.557.1
 15.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Second District Elementary School)62.534.7
 27.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Second District Elementary School)11.723.1
 11.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Second District Elementary School)37.231.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Second District Elementary School)2017.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Second District Elementary School)67.550
 17.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Second District Elementary School)26.324.5
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Second District Elementary School)72.557.1
 15.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Second District Elementary School)55.337.3
 18%
   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 Students343329
 4.1%
African American2433
 37.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic516
 220%
Pacific Islander00
White265243
 8.3%
Two or More Races4632
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.7%100%
 23.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Second District Elementary School

Students who attend Second District Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadville Middle School
High : Meadville Area Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Second District Elementary School.

Second District Elementary School ranks in the bottom 24.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Second District Elementary School are 74% White, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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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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