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Halifax Area Elementary School

Summary:

Halifax Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 358 students in grades PK-4 in the Halifax Area School District located in Halifax, Pennsylvania. According to the data, the school has been ranked between 688 and 1069 out of over 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools in recent years, with a current ranking of 741 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Halifax Area Elementary School is its consistent academic performance, with PSSA proficiency rates that consistently outperform the state averages in Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school's PSSA proficiency rates were 51.6% in Math, 78.9% in Science, and 59.1% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively. The school's 3rd and 4th grade PSSA proficiency rates are also higher than the district and state averages in most subjects.

However, the school's performance data also reveals some disparities, with female students outperforming male students and white students and students with low socioeconomic status performing better than their respective state averages. Additionally, the school's ranking for disabled students is lower, at 474 out of 1,084 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2023-2024. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from $11,488 to $19,900, which is generally higher than the state average. When compared to nearby schools, Halifax Area Elementary School generally outperforms many of them in academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, but some schools, such as Linglestown Elementary and Middle Paxton Elementary, have higher rankings and proficiency rates in certain areas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 151 School Rd
       Halifax, PA  17032

(717) 896-3416

District: Halifax Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
741st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,069 Help


Students who attend Halifax Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Halifax Area Middle School
High:    Halifax Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  352

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.9%
Two or more races:
5.4%
Hispanic:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Halifax Area Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.9%), two or more races (5.4%), Hispanic (4.5%). (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 Halifax Area Elementary School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Halifax Area Elementary School is $14,069.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Halifax Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax Area Elementary School 741st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Halifax Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Halifax Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Halifax Area School District 259th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Halifax Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.13 857th 1302 34.2%
2004 52.87 732nd 1308 44.0%
2005 53.25 749th 1299 42.3%
2006 51.04 941st 1545 39.1%
2007 60.84 715th 1555 54.0%
2008 56.98 819th 1551 47.2%
2009 49.76 990th 1549 36.1%
2010 45.35 1094th 1579 30.7%
2011 40.71 1197th 1597 25.0%
2012 45.58 1116th 1599 30.2%
2013 56.17 865th 1519 43.1%
2014 61.16 721st 1467 50.9%
2015 56.22 789th 1474 46.5%
2016 60.76 735th 1554 52.7%
2017 44.35 1008th 1547 34.8%
2018 39.14 1069th 1530 30.1%
2019 62.03 688th 1544 55.4%
2021 56.64 708th 1433 50.6%
2022 56.55 757th 1534 50.7%
2023 52.64 832nd 1534 45.8%
2024 57.89 741st 1526 51.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.67 766th 1414 45.8%
2024 55.11 688th 1432 52.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.45 459th 1488 69.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.71 742nd 1043 28.9%
2024 51.47 474th 1084 56.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.42 912th 1495 39.0%
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Rank History for White students at Halifax Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.54 919th 1236 25.6%
2024 38.98 820th 1229 33.3%
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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 Halifax Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 410 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 416 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 444 1 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1991 450 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 431 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1993 436 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
1994 422 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 381 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 381 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 386 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 382 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 364 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2000 356 6 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2001 372 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 378 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2003 378 9 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2004 368 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2005 357 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 359 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 332 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2008 341 6 1 2 2 n/a n/a 2 354
2009 325 7 1 4 2 n/a n/a 5 344
2010 314 5 3 3 1 n/a n/a 11 337
2011 326 8 5 10 1 0 7 0 357
2012 320 7 6 13 0 0 5 0 351
2013 311 10 6 13 0 0 4 0 344
2014 291 7 5 8 0 0 6 0 317
2015 283 7 3 10 0 0 9 0 312
2016 282 5 3 14 0 0 10 0 314
2017 285 6 2 12 0 0 7 0 312
2018 287 9 4 10 0 0 4 0 314
2019 272 7 2 14 0 0 2 0 297
2020 374 10 3 16 0 0 12 0 415
2021 387 8 5 16 0 0 18 0 434
2022 311 8 4 10 0 0 21 0 354
2023 320 5 3 13 0 0 17 0 358
2024 306 9 2 16 0 0 19 0 352

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 Halifax Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 22.8 18.0 n/a
1989 420 25.1 16.7 n/a
1990 452 27.2 16.6 0
1991 459 30.5 15.0 n/a
1992 439 31.7 13.8 n/a
1993 438 24.0 18.3 n/a
1994 422 23.0 18.3 n/a
1995 384 27.0 14.2 n/a
1996 384 27.0 14.2 n/a
1997 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
1998 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
1999 370 24.0 15.4 n/a
2000 365 24.0 15.2 21.6
2001 383 24.0 16.0 17.5
2002 389 25.3 15.4 21.1
2003 389 25.3 15.4 21.1
2004 376 24.8 15.2 21.3
2005 361 25.3 14.3 22.7
2006 368 25.4 14.5 23.4
2007 338 24.2 14.0 26.6
2008 354 25.2 14.0 24.7
2009 344 25.6 13.4 29.5
2010 337 24.1 13.9 33.4
2011 357 24.6 14.4 31.7
2012 351 23.9 14.6 34.5
2013 344 24.9 13.7 35.2
2014 317 23.9 13.2 31.5
2015 312 25.0 12.4 39.7
2016 314 24.0 13.0 43.3
2017 312 24.7 12.5 43.6
2018 314 25.0 12.5 40.1
2019 297 25.0 11.8 39.7
2020 415 32.2 12.8 41.9
2021 434 32.2 13.4 38.5
2022 354 33.7 10.5 35.3
2023 358 35.0 10.2 30.2
2024 352 34.0 10.3 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 Halifax Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 22.8 18.0 n/a
1989 420 25.1 16.7 n/a
1990 452 27.2 16.6 0
1991 459 30.5 15.0 n/a
1992 439 31.7 13.8 n/a
1993 438 24.0 18.3 n/a
1994 422 23.0 18.3 n/a
1995 384 27.0 14.2 n/a
1996 384 27.0 14.2 n/a
1997 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
1998 387 24.0 16.1 n/a
1999 370 24.0 15.4 n/a
2000 365 24.0 15.2 21.6
2001 383 24.0 16.0 17.5
2002 389 25.3 15.4 21.1
2003 389 25.3 15.4 21.1
2004 376 24.8 15.2 21.3
2005 361 25.3 14.3 22.7
2006 368 25.4 14.5 23.4
2007 338 24.2 14.0 26.6
2008 354 25.2 14.0 24.7
2009 344 25.6 13.4 29.5
2010 337 24.1 13.9 33.4
2011 357 24.6 14.4 31.7
2012 351 23.9 14.6 34.5
2013 344 24.9 13.7 35.2
2014 317 23.9 13.2 31.5
2015 312 25.0 12.4 39.7
2016 314 24.0 13.0 43.3
2017 312 24.7 12.5 43.6
2018 314 25.0 12.5 40.1
2019 297 25.0 11.8 39.7
2020 415 32.2 12.8 41.9
2021 434 32.2 13.4 38.5
2022 354 33.7 10.5 35.3
2023 358 35.0 10.2 30.2
2024 352 34.0 10.3 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 Halifax Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $500 (3.0%) $16,388 (97.0%) $16,888
2020 $602 (3.0%) $19,298 (97.0%) $19,900
2021 $676 (5.9%) $10,812 (94.1%) $11,488
2022 $722 (5.1%) $13,348 (94.9%) $14,069

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Halifax Area 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 688th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 832nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Halifax Area Elementary School)62.845.8
 17%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Halifax Area Elementary School)73.254.2
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Halifax Area Elementary School)51.546.8
 4.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Halifax Area Elementary School)90.970.9
 20%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Halifax Area Elementary School)72.761.3
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Halifax Area Elementary School)49.646.3
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Halifax Area Elementary School)90.970.9
 20%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Halifax Area Elementary School)6957.9
 11.1%
   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 Students297358
 20.5%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White272320
 17.6%
Two or More Races217
 750%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%30.2%
 9.6%

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Students who attend Halifax Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Halifax Area Middle School
High : Halifax Area High School

Halifax Area Elementary School ranks 741st of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 352 students attended Halifax Area Elementary School.

Students at Halifax Area Elementary School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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