J.A. Allard Elementary School

Summary:

J.A. Allard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 208 students in grades K-4 in the highly-rated Moon Area School District in Moon Township, Pennsylvania.

J.A. Allard Elementary consistently performs at a high level, with 84.6% of students proficient or better in Math and 78.2% proficient or better in English Language Arts on state assessments in 2023-2024, far exceeding the district and state averages. The school also excels in serving different student subgroups, ranking 112 out of 1,495 Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students and 40 out of 1,432 for low socioeconomic status students. With relatively high per-student spending ranging from $14,333 to $17,174 over the past 4 years, the investment in the school likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Moon Area School District, as well as those in the neighboring Hopewell Area and Ambridge Area school districts, J.A. Allard Elementary significantly outperforms them across key academic metrics, including Math, English Language Arts, and Science proficiency rates. Additionally, the school serves a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may also contribute to its success.

Detail:

Public K-4

170 Shafer Road
Moon Township, PA 15108-1093

(412) 262-2500

District: Moon Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
147^th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,174

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 212

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Asian:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J.A. Allard Elementary School ranks better than 90.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Moon Area School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (10.8%), Asian (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J.A. Allard Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District. (See more...)

Compare J.A. Allard Elementary School employs 14.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J.A. Allard Elementary School is $17,174, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Moon Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J.A. Allard Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks J.A. Allard Elementary School 147^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See J.A. Allard Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Moon Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Moon Area School District 54^th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for J.A. Allard Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	85.78	151^st	1530	90.1%
2019	81.09	258^th	1544	83.3%
2021	74.93	360^th	1433	74.9%
2022	84.76	203^rd	1534	86.8%
2023	78.90	307^th	1534	80.0%
2024	87.38	147^th	1526	90.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.72	40^th	1432	97.2%

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Rank History for Female students at J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	84.10	176^th	1488	88.2%

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Rank History for Male students at J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.05	112^th	1495	92.5%

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Rank History for White students at J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	79.58	210^th	1236	83.0%
2024	79.39	200^th	1229	83.7%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for J.A. Allard Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	267	8	11	4	5	295
2017	137	3	15	7	11	173
2018	139	5	22	7	11	184
2019	144	3	28	11	14	200
2020	156	3	22	17	11	209
2021	146	7	25	23	9	210
2022	152	7	26	24	9	218
2023	151	9	17	27	4	208
2024	163	6	15	23	5	212

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J.A. Allard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	295	24.0	12.2	19.3
2017	173	15.3	11.3	32.9
2018	184	17.3	10.6	100
2019	200	16.3	12.2	100
2020	209	14.9	13.9	100
2021	210	15.0	13.9	98.6
2022	218	15.3	14.1	n/a
2023	208	15.2	13.6	31.7
2024	212	14.9	14.2	34.4

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 J.A. Allard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	295	24.0	12.2	19.3
2017	173	15.3	11.3	32.9
2018	184	17.3	10.6	100
2019	200	16.3	12.2	100
2020	209	14.9	13.9	100
2021	210	15.0	13.9	98.6
2022	218	15.3	14.1	n/a
2023	208	15.2	13.6	31.7
2024	212	14.9	14.2	34.4

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 J.A. Allard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$717 (4.7%)	$14,595 (95.3%)	$15,312
2020	$246 (1.7%)	$14,086 (98.3%)	$14,333
2021	$845 (5.3%)	$15,112 (94.7%)	$15,958
2022	$349 (2.0%)	$16,826 (98.0%)	$17,174

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J.A. Allard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 258^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 307^th of 1534 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	94.8	73.4	21.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	86.9	73.9	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	69.4	71	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	86.1	74.2	11.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	72.2	72.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	82.4	72.3	10.1%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	86.1	74.2	11.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (J.A. Allard Elementary School)	79.7	73.3	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	208	4%
African American	3	9	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	28	17	39.3%
Hispanic	11	27	145.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	144	151	4.9%
Two or More Races	14	4	71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	31.7%	68.3%

Schools Near J.A. Allard Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSSA Math (2024)					PSSA Science (2024)		PSSA English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J.A. Allard Elementary School	Public	K-4	170 Shafer Road	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 262-2500	212	15	14.2	34.4%	163 (76.9%)	6 (2.8%)	23 (10.8%)	15 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	87.4	147^th of 1526 public elementary schools	90.4%		78.9	307^th of 1534 public elementary schools	80.0%	160	94.2	77.2			84.6	90.9	90.9	91.2	68.1			78.2	$17,174	$349	$16,826
Richard J. Hyde Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 Wallridge Dr	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 264-9440	215	17	13.0	100.0%	100 (46.5%)	21 (9.8%)	57 (26.5%)	13 (6.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)	59.3	722^nd of 1526 public elementary schools	52.7%		80.5	275^th of 1534 public elementary schools	82.1%	447	52.2	65.4			56.9	88.5	88.5	52.2	56.0			53.5	$17,446	$354	$17,091
Bon Meade Elementary School	Public	K-4	1595 Brodhead Rd	Moon township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	587	36	16.2	18.1%	464 (79.0%)	21 (3.6%)	21 (3.6%)	39 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (7.0%)	90.5	79^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.8%		89.9	97^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.7%	18	76.7	90.1			83.4	95.8	95.8	85.8	77.7			81.7	$17,513	$356	$17,158
Edgeworth Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 Meadow Ln	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 749-3605	418	34	12.4	22.5%	343 (82.1%)	9 (2.2%)	23 (5.5%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (8.9%)	92.9	26^th of 1526 public elementary schools	98.3%		91.6	67^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.6%	41	86.9	83.1	74.3		81.2	97.2	97.2	86.9	85.9	82.9		85.1	$21,591	$1,242	$20,349
Osborne Elementary School	Public	K-5	1414 Beaver St	Sewickley	15143	Allegheny County	Quaker Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 749-4003	366	31	11.9	26.8%	308 (84.2%)	10 (2.7%)	20 (5.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	89.9	99^th of 1526 public elementary schools	93.5%		88.4	128^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.7%	29	81.2	84.2	72.2		79.5	94.7	94.7	89.9	73.7	72.7		79.6	$20,730	$1,047	$19,682
J H Brooks Elementary School	Public	K-4	1720 Hassam Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	383	25	15.5	27.4%	275 (71.8%)	26 (6.8%)	27 (7.0%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.1%)	90.3	86^th of 1526 public elementary schools	94.4%		89.2	112^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.7%	26	76.9	85.8			82.2	94.5	94.5	84.6	81.5			82.8	$17,494	$355	$17,139
Cornell Elementary School	Public	K-6	1099 Maple Street Ext	Coraopolis	15108	Allegheny County	Cornell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 264-5010	294	28	10.5	100.0%	151 (51.4%)	51 (17.3%)	40 (13.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.3%)	43.8	967^th of 1526 public elementary schools	36.6%		48.8	894^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.7%	73	60.7	22.5	40.0	21.0	34.5	57.5	57.5	78.1	27.5	54.3	60.5	54.0	$25,480	$1,911	$23,569
McCormick Elementary School	Public	K-4	2801 Beaver Grade Rd	Moon Township	15108	Allegheny County	Moon Area School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 264-9440	208	14	14.8	11.5%	162 (77.9%)	7 (3.4%)	6 (2.9%)	24 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	90.6	77^th of 1526 public elementary schools	95.0%		95	9^th of 1534 public elementary schools	99.4%	68	96.9	79.1			86.7	90.7	90.7	93.7	81.4			86.7	$17,352	$352	$16,999
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 Highland Avenue	Ambridge	15003	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	303	25	12.1	100.7%	165 (54.5%)	92 (30.4%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (13.9%)	18.6	1239^th of 1526 public elementary schools	18.8%		22	1201^st of 1534 public elementary schools	21.7%	38	25.8	21.0	20.9		22.3	51.2	51.2	38.9	33.4	37.3		36.4	$15,488	$1,765	$13,723
Hopewell Elementary School	Public	K-4	3000 Kane Road	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Hopewell Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 375-1111	325	22	14.9	39.4%	284 (87.4%)	6 (1.8%)	17 (5.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.3%)	56.7	768^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.7%		61.1	670^th of 1534 public elementary schools	56.3%	98	40.0	55.9			47.5	89.9	89.9	47.0	67.8			56.8	$14,452	$651	$13,801

Frequently Asked Questions about J.A. Allard Elementary School

What district is J.A. Allard Elementary School in?

Moon Area School District

Is J.A. Allard Elementary School a good school?

Yes. J.A. Allard Elementary School ranks in the top 9.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

How many students attend J.A. Allard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 212 students attended J.A. Allard Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of J.A. Allard Elementary School?

Students at J.A. Allard Elementary School are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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