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McKean Elementary School

Summary:

McKean Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 334 students in grades K-4 in the General McLane School District in Pennsylvania. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a current ranking of 365 out of 1,526 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

McKean Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, with 4-star ratings for female and white students. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status and disabled students is relatively lower, with 3-star and 2-star ratings, respectively. Additionally, McKean Elementary School has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,806 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 students per teacher.

When compared to nearby schools, McKean Elementary School generally outperforms schools in the Erie City School District, such as Perry Elementary and Grover Cleveland Elementary, which have significantly lower PSSA scores and lower SchoolDigger rankings. However, the school performs similarly to or slightly lower than other high-performing schools in the General McLane School District, such as Edinboro Elementary and the schools in the Millcreek Township School District.


Detail:

Public K-4

 5120 West Rd
       Mc Kean, PA  16426-1424

(814) 273-1033

District: General McLane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
365th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,806 Help


Students who attend McKean Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    James W Parker Middle School
High:    General McLane High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details McKean Elementary School ranks better than 76.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at McKean Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at McKean Elementary School is $15,806.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

McKean Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks McKean Elementary School 365th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See McKean Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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General McLane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks General McLane School District 107th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for McKean Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.18 667th 1545 56.8%
2007 64.12 633rd 1555 59.3%
2008 67.84 544th 1551 64.9%
2009 40.95 1137th 1549 26.6%
2010 46.96 1073rd 1579 32.0%
2011 37.37 1228th 1597 23.1%
2012 52.08 1019th 1599 36.3%
2013 35.79 1156th 1519 23.9%
2014 69.59 514th 1467 65.0%
2015 66.34 567th 1474 61.5%
2016 77.07 343rd 1554 77.9%
2017 69.07 526th 1547 66.0%
2018 80.78 262nd 1530 82.9%
2019 83.82 193rd 1544 87.5%
2021 69.59 443rd 1433 69.1%
2022 85.79 186th 1534 87.9%
2023 81.30 256th 1534 83.3%
2024 76.32 365th 1526 76.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.95 210th 1414 85.1%
2024 64.43 508th 1432 64.5%
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Rank History for Female students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.83 302nd 1488 79.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.66 701st 1043 32.8%
2024 38.11 658th 1084 39.3%
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Rank History for Male students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.28 490th 1495 67.2%
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Rank History for White students at McKean Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.05 306th 1236 75.2%
2024 65.63 413th 1229 66.4%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for McKean Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 531 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1989 544 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 546 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 513 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 555 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1993 544 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1994 533 3 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 516 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1996 516 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 523
1997 513 5 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 525
1998 501 3 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1999 477 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 429 3 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 408 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2002 376 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 376 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 382 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2005 384 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 358 10 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 354 12 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 337 2 1 5 3 n/a n/a 9 357
2009 329 2 1 3 3 n/a n/a 9 347
2010 326 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 10 342
2011 337 1 1 3 0 0 14 0 356
2012 330 1 1 2 1 0 10 0 345
2013 323 1 1 3 0 0 13 0 341
2014 322 1 1 3 0 0 19 0 346
2015 328 1 1 4 0 0 15 0 349
2016 315 2 1 8 0 0 17 0 343
2017 350 1 1 5 1 0 16 0 374
2018 325 0 1 4 1 0 15 0 346
2019 320 0 0 2 1 0 12 0 335
2020 318 0 0 6 0 0 13 0 337
2021 305 1 0 5 0 0 9 0 320
2022 309 0 0 6 0 0 11 0 326
2023 320 0 0 5 0 0 9 0 334
2024 303 0 0 6 0 0 8 0 317

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 McKean Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 25.0 21.3 n/a
1989 550 25.0 22.0 n/a
1990 551 25.0 22.0 0
1991 517 25.0 20.6 n/a
1992 557 25.0 22.2 n/a
1993 547 26.2 20.9 n/a
1994 539 26.0 20.7 n/a
1995 523 26.2 20.0 n/a
1996 523 26.2 20.0 n/a
1997 525 27.2 19.3 n/a
1998 508 27.7 18.3 n/a
1999 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
2000 438 27.7 15.8 22.8
2001 412 26.9 15.3 24.3
2002 382 24.2 15.8 25.4
2003 382 24.2 15.8 25.4
2004 392 26.2 15.0 25.8
2005 396 25.2 15.7 24.5
2006 373 25.2 14.8 26
2007 371 25.2 14.7 28.6
2008 357 28.2 12.7 28.2
2009 347 28.0 12.4 33.4
2010 342 27.1 12.6 35.8
2011 356 24.8 14.3 37.4
2012 345 24.6 13.9 41.4
2013 341 24.7 13.7 36.1
2014 346 24.7 13.9 41.3
2015 349 26.0 13.4 41
2016 343 25.0 13.7 42.9
2017 374 25.7 14.5 42.2
2018 346 26.8 12.9 42.5
2019 335 26.8 12.5 39.7
2020 337 25.8 13.0 35.6
2021 320 24.6 13.0 28.8
2022 326 24.5 13.3 31.3
2023 334 24.6 13.5 35.9
2024 317 25.6 12.3 39.1

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 McKean Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 533 25.0 21.3 n/a
1989 550 25.0 22.0 n/a
1990 551 25.0 22.0 0
1991 517 25.0 20.6 n/a
1992 557 25.0 22.2 n/a
1993 547 26.2 20.9 n/a
1994 539 26.0 20.7 n/a
1995 523 26.2 20.0 n/a
1996 523 26.2 20.0 n/a
1997 525 27.2 19.3 n/a
1998 508 27.7 18.3 n/a
1999 485 28.2 17.2 n/a
2000 438 27.7 15.8 22.8
2001 412 26.9 15.3 24.3
2002 382 24.2 15.8 25.4
2003 382 24.2 15.8 25.4
2004 392 26.2 15.0 25.8
2005 396 25.2 15.7 24.5
2006 373 25.2 14.8 26
2007 371 25.2 14.7 28.6
2008 357 28.2 12.7 28.2
2009 347 28.0 12.4 33.4
2010 342 27.1 12.6 35.8
2011 356 24.8 14.3 37.4
2012 345 24.6 13.9 41.4
2013 341 24.7 13.7 36.1
2014 346 24.7 13.9 41.3
2015 349 26.0 13.4 41
2016 343 25.0 13.7 42.9
2017 374 25.7 14.5 42.2
2018 346 26.8 12.9 42.5
2019 335 26.8 12.5 39.7
2020 337 25.8 13.0 35.6
2021 320 24.6 13.0 28.8
2022 326 24.5 13.3 31.3
2023 334 24.6 13.5 35.9
2024 317 25.6 12.3 39.1

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 McKean Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $583 (3.7%) $15,169 (96.3%) $15,752
2020 $503 (3.3%) $14,841 (96.7%) $15,344
2021 $892 (5.5%) $15,390 (94.5%) $16,282
2022 $764 (4.8%) $15,042 (95.2%) $15,806

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

Impact of COVID-19 on McKean 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 193rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 256th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (McKean Elementary School)80.974.6
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (McKean Elementary School)82.474.6
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (McKean Elementary School)7164.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (McKean Elementary School)94.285.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (McKean Elementary School)81.173.5
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (McKean Elementary School)75.969.2
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (McKean Elementary School)94.285.1
 9.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (McKean Elementary School)81.774
 7.7%
   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 Students335334
 0.3%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic25
 150%
Pacific Islander00
White320320
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%35.9%
 3.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about McKean Elementary School

Students at McKean Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

McKean Elementary School ranks 365th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended McKean Elementary School.

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

Middle : James W Parker Middle School
High : General McLane High School


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