Nicely Elementary School

Summary:

Nicely Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, serving 295 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greensburg Salem School District, which is ranked 263 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Nicely Elementary School consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The school's students outperform the district and state averages on PSSA tests, particularly in science, where 89.6% of students are proficient or better, compared to the district's 67.6% and the state's 65.8%. Nicely also excels for specific student subgroups, such as male students and those from low-income families, ranking in the top 30% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for these groups. The school's high per-student spending of $16,426 and low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 likely contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other schools in the area, Metzgar Elementary School and Amos K. Hutchinson Elementary School within the Greensburg Salem School District, Nicely outperforms them on most academic measures. However, some schools in the neighboring Hempfield Area School District and Penn-Trafford School District, such as Maxwell Elementary School, demonstrate even stronger academic results.


Detail:

Public K-5

 55 McLaughlin Dr
       Greensburg, PA  15601-1326


(724) 832-2900

District: Greensburg Salem School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
439th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,426 Help


Students who attend Nicely Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Greensburg-Salem Middle School
High:    Greensburg-Salem High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  289

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.1%
Two or more races:
17.0%
African American:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Nicely Elementary School ranks better than 71.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.1%), two or more races (17%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Greensburg Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nicely Elementary School is 14.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nicely Elementary School is $16,426, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Greensburg Salem School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nicely Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicely Elementary School 439th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Nicely Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Greensburg Salem School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greensburg Salem School District 263rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nicely Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Nicely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.55 380th 1302 70.8%
2004 84.56 161st 1308 87.7%
2005 86.19 61st 1299 95.3%
2006 82.48 147th 1545 90.5%
2007 84.14 128th 1555 91.8%
2008 80.61 195th 1551 87.4%
2009 84.29 76th 1549 95.1%
2010 77.40 277th 1579 82.5%
2011 85.41 59th 1597 96.3%
2012 81.53 169th 1599 89.4%
2013 76.69 322nd 1519 78.8%
2014 77.11 305th 1467 79.2%
2015 76.17 342nd 1474 76.8%
2016 79.49 286th 1554 81.6%
2017 78.27 320th 1547 79.3%
2018 73.57 412th 1530 73.1%
2019 70.82 490th 1544 68.3%
2021 63.98 550th 1433 61.6%
2022 70.53 487th 1534 68.3%
2023 63.23 632nd 1534 58.8%
2024 72.74 439th 1526 71.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nicely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.59 702nd 1414 50.4%
2024 68.26 423rd 1432 70.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nicely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.75 698th 1488 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Nicely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.54 237th 1495 84.1%
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Rank History for White students at Nicely Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.14 542nd 1236 56.1%
2024 69.59 356th 1229 71.0%
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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 Nicely Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 556 42 9 7 2 n/a n/a 0 616
1989 492 34 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 539 31 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 583
1991 542 43 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1992 389 23 12 5 3 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 440 22 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 426 26 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1995 423 26 14 1 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 423 26 14 1 2 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 415 20 15 3 4 n/a n/a 0 457
1998 405 29 10 0 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 375 29 7 1 4 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 375 28 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 381 29 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 354 26 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 354 26 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 319 31 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 312 25 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2006 286 20 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2007 299 19 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2008 283 27 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 285 24 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2010 322 24 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 282 18 4 2 0 0 1 0 307
2012 324 22 3 1 0 0 6 0 356
2013 312 13 3 1 0 2 19 0 350
2014 307 29 2 1 1 2 12 0 354
2015 319 40 1 5 0 2 16 0 383
2016 316 41 2 4 0 2 18 0 383
2017 310 35 3 7 0 0 17 0 372
2018 287 27 3 8 0 0 23 0 348
2019 278 19 4 9 0 0 28 0 338
2020 251 15 1 3 0 0 37 0 307
2021 225 17 2 4 0 0 49 0 297
2022 206 22 2 12 0 0 55 0 297
2023 201 28 2 15 0 0 49 0 295
2024 191 30 3 16 0 0 49 0 289

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 Nicely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 30.7 20.0 n/a
1989 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1990 583 32.2 18.1 0
1991 600 30.5 19.6 n/a
1992 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
1993 478 20.0 23.9 n/a
1994 469 20.0 23.4 n/a
1995 466 23.0 20.3 n/a
1996 466 23.0 20.3 n/a
1997 457 23.0 19.9 n/a
1998 446 22.0 20.3 n/a
1999 416 22.0 18.9 n/a
2000 415 23.0 18.0 36.1
2001 424 23.0 18.4 42
2002 385 21.7 17.7 39.2
2003 385 21.7 17.7 39.2
2004 356 22.8 15.6 43.5
2005 339 18.3 18.5 44.5
2006 310 20.3 15.3 35.8
2007 322 21.8 14.8 37
2008 315 21.0 15.0 34
2009 314 18.5 16.9 39.5
2010 353 20.7 17.0 43.6
2011 307 20.0 15.3 35.5
2012 356 20.5 17.3 40.2
2013 350 21.2 16.4 38.9
2014 354 22.2 15.9 39.5
2015 383 24.0 15.9 44.1
2016 383 24.0 15.9 44.6
2017 372 24.0 15.5 46.5
2018 348 21.5 16.1 50
2019 338 22.5 15.0 39.3
2020 307 21.6 14.2 46.6
2021 297 18.1 16.4 43.1
2022 297 18.9 15.7 53.5
2023 295 20.0 14.7 52.9
2024 289 19.5 14.7 100

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 Nicely Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 616 30.7 20.0 n/a
1989 540 25.0 21.6 n/a
1990 583 32.2 18.1 0
1991 600 30.5 19.6 n/a
1992 432 24.0 18.0 n/a
1993 478 20.0 23.9 n/a
1994 469 20.0 23.4 n/a
1995 466 23.0 20.3 n/a
1996 466 23.0 20.3 n/a
1997 457 23.0 19.9 n/a
1998 446 22.0 20.3 n/a
1999 416 22.0 18.9 n/a
2000 415 23.0 18.0 36.1
2001 424 23.0 18.4 42
2002 385 21.7 17.7 39.2
2003 385 21.7 17.7 39.2
2004 356 22.8 15.6 43.5
2005 339 18.3 18.5 44.5
2006 310 20.3 15.3 35.8
2007 322 21.8 14.8 37
2008 315 21.0 15.0 34
2009 314 18.5 16.9 39.5
2010 353 20.7 17.0 43.6
2011 307 20.0 15.3 35.5
2012 356 20.5 17.3 40.2
2013 350 21.2 16.4 38.9
2014 354 22.2 15.9 39.5
2015 383 24.0 15.9 44.1
2016 383 24.0 15.9 44.6
2017 372 24.0 15.5 46.5
2018 348 21.5 16.1 50
2019 338 22.5 15.0 39.3
2020 307 21.6 14.2 46.6
2021 297 18.1 16.4 43.1
2022 297 18.9 15.7 53.5
2023 295 20.0 14.7 52.9
2024 289 19.5 14.7 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Nicely Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $434 (3.1%) $13,698 (96.9%) $14,132
2020 $381 (2.6%) $14,045 (97.4%) $14,426
2021 $872 (6.2%) $13,254 (93.8%) $14,126
2022 $1,991 (12.1%) $14,434 (87.9%) $16,426

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nicely Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 490th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 632nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Nicely Elementary School)63.276.1
 12.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicely Elementary School)70.156.5
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Nicely Elementary School)66.756.1
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Nicely Elementary School)95.273.2
 22%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicely Elementary School)9370.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Nicely Elementary School)57.634.1
 23.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicely Elementary School)55.456.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Nicely Elementary School)61.855.8
 6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Nicely Elementary School)95.273.2
 22%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nicely Elementary School)70.361.1
 9.2%
   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 Students338295
 12.7%
African American1928
 47.4%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White278201
 27.7%
Two or More Races2849
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.3%52.9%
 13.5%


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Students at Nicely Elementary School are 66% White, 17% Two or more races, 10% African American, 6% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Greensburg-Salem Middle School
High : Greensburg-Salem High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 289 students attended Nicely Elementary School.

Nicely Elementary School ranks 439th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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