Pine Street Elementary School

Summary:

Pine Street Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serving grades 1-5 with a total enrollment of 362 students. This school is part of the Palmyra Area School District, which is ranked 44 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pine Street Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania, with exceptional performance on PSSA tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved 78.2% proficiency in Math, 97% in Science, and 78.3% in English Language Arts, all well above the state and district averages. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for specific student subgroups, such as female students (ranked 112 out of 1,488 PA elementary schools) and white students (ranked 117 out of 1,229 PA elementary schools). Additionally, Pine Street Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 31.77% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the state average and nearby Northside Elementary School.

Interestingly, while Pine Street Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Forge Road Elementary and Northside Elementary, the Lingle Avenue Elementary School within the same district also demonstrates strong performance, ranking among the top 5-10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, the Hershey Intrmd Elementary School, part of the Derry Township School District and located approximately 3 miles from Pine Street Elementary, also ranks among the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, suggesting a high-performing educational environment in the broader region.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 50 W Pine St
       Palmyra, PA  17078-2349


(717) 838-1331

District: Palmyra Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,979 Help


Students who attend Pine Street Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palmyra Area Middle School
High:    Palmyra Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Asian:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pine Street Elementary School ranks better than 92.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.4%), Hispanic (8.6%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Street Elementary School is 14.6. 2 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Street Elementary School is $14,979, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Street Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Street Elementary School 120th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pine Street Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palmyra Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Area School District 44th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pine Street Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pine Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.63 672nd 1302 48.4%
2004 60.84 593rd 1308 54.7%
2005 49.84 806th 1299 38.0%
2006 48.52 1003rd 1545 35.1%
2007 55.41 845th 1555 45.7%
2008 55.80 850th 1551 45.2%
2009 63.03 667th 1549 56.9%
2010 59.19 800th 1579 49.3%
2011 62.89 701st 1597 56.1%
2012 66.00 655th 1599 59.0%
2013 69.79 510th 1519 66.4%
2014 69.23 520th 1467 64.6%
2015 73.77 391st 1474 73.5%
2016 79.75 279th 1554 82.0%
2017 81.96 246th 1547 84.1%
2018 80.70 264th 1530 82.7%
2019 80.97 263rd 1544 83.0%
2021 79.70 268th 1433 81.3%
2022 88.15 134th 1534 91.3%
2023 86.95 160th 1534 89.6%
2024 88.53 120th 1526 92.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.38 217th 1414 84.7%
2024 92.11 36th 1432 97.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pine Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.65 112th 1488 92.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pine Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.10 131st 1495 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pine Street Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.83 258th 1236 79.1%
2024 85.32 117th 1229 90.5%
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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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by a parent
Monday, April 16, 2012

Open Quote never had a problem with this school, all teachers worked well with both of my children. was always informed if child went to the nurse, if a child did something wrong (even mine) it was handled appropiatly, i would recommend this school to anyone Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pine Street Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 486 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 503 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 547 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1991 520 2 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1992 419 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1993 378 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 367 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1995 394 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1996 394 5 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1997 409 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1998 408 4 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1999 391 3 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2000 398 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 381 5 8 2 1 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 356 9 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 356 9 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 316 5 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2005 436 12 16 2 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 419 14 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 431 12 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 423 18 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 418 15 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 448 12 24 24 0 n/a n/a 1 509
2011 435 4 22 28 0 0 12 0 501
2012 302 4 12 20 0 0 11 0 349
2013 313 3 12 23 0 0 7 0 358
2014 305 1 11 33 0 0 9 0 359
2015 309 2 11 33 1 1 9 0 366
2016 312 1 16 33 1 1 9 0 373
2017 311 1 15 29 2 1 9 0 368
2018 305 2 14 24 1 4 12 0 362
2019 296 3 16 28 1 3 18 0 365
2020 298 5 17 26 0 2 21 0 369
2021 276 2 26 25 1 1 20 0 351
2022 282 3 22 27 1 1 20 0 356
2023 283 3 24 29 1 0 22 0 362
2024 266 6 25 30 1 0 20 0 348

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 Pine Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 24.8 19.7 n/a
1989 511 26.2 19.5 n/a
1990 556 24.0 23.1 0
1991 537 26.1 20.5 n/a
1992 431 22.3 19.3 n/a
1993 388 19.0 20.4 n/a
1994 374 19.0 19.7 n/a
1995 403 20.0 20.2 n/a
1996 403 20.0 20.2 n/a
1997 418 21.0 19.9 n/a
1998 420 22.0 19.1 n/a
1999 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2000 402 25.5 15.8 6.7
2001 397 25.0 15.9 7.6
2002 377 23.0 16.4 8.8
2003 377 23.0 16.4 8.8
2004 334 23.0 14.5 9.6
2005 466 25.0 18.6 7.1
2006 453 27.0 16.8 13.9
2007 471 31.0 15.2 14.2
2008 472 34.0 13.9 13.3
2009 469 33.2 14.1 13.6
2010 509 32.0 15.8 15.9
2011 501 32.9 15.2 18
2012 349 25.3 13.7 21.2
2013 358 25.6 13.9 25.7
2014 359 24.7 14.5 30.6
2015 366 25.0 14.6 29.2
2016 373 25.0 14.9 27.9
2017 368 24.9 14.7 29.3
2018 362 24.9 14.4 28.5
2019 365 24.5 14.8 30.1
2020 369 24.0 15.3 27.9
2021 351 23.7 14.7 26.5
2022 356 23.5 15.0 27.2
2023 362 24.6 14.6 31.8
2024 348 23.8 14.6 33.9

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 Pine Street Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 24.8 19.7 n/a
1989 511 26.2 19.5 n/a
1990 556 24.0 23.1 0
1991 537 26.1 20.5 n/a
1992 431 22.3 19.3 n/a
1993 388 19.0 20.4 n/a
1994 374 19.0 19.7 n/a
1995 403 20.0 20.2 n/a
1996 403 20.0 20.2 n/a
1997 418 21.0 19.9 n/a
1998 420 22.0 19.1 n/a
1999 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2000 402 25.5 15.8 6.7
2001 397 25.0 15.9 7.6
2002 377 23.0 16.4 8.8
2003 377 23.0 16.4 8.8
2004 334 23.0 14.5 9.6
2005 466 25.0 18.6 7.1
2006 453 27.0 16.8 13.9
2007 471 31.0 15.2 14.2
2008 472 34.0 13.9 13.3
2009 469 33.2 14.1 13.6
2010 509 32.0 15.8 15.9
2011 501 32.9 15.2 18
2012 349 25.3 13.7 21.2
2013 358 25.6 13.9 25.7
2014 359 24.7 14.5 30.6
2015 366 25.0 14.6 29.2
2016 373 25.0 14.9 27.9
2017 368 24.9 14.7 29.3
2018 362 24.9 14.4 28.5
2019 365 24.5 14.8 30.1
2020 369 24.0 15.3 27.9
2021 351 23.7 14.7 26.5
2022 356 23.5 15.0 27.2
2023 362 24.6 14.6 31.8
2024 348 23.8 14.6 33.9

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 Pine Street Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $384 (3.1%) $12,090 (96.9%) $12,475
2020 $238 (1.8%) $12,749 (98.2%) $12,988
2021 $1,250 (8.9%) $12,831 (91.1%) $14,080
2022 $1,474 (9.8%) $13,504 (90.2%) $14,979

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Street 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 263rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 160th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pine Street Elementary School)79.173.1
 6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Street Elementary School)80.675.7
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pine Street Elementary School)69.782.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pine Street Elementary School)88.192.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Street Elementary School)77.684.1
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pine Street Elementary School)60.361.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Street Elementary School)82.476.4
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Pine Street Elementary School)69.672
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pine Street Elementary School)88.192.2
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pine Street Elementary School)80.178.6
 1.5%
   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 Students365362
 0.8%
African American33
American Indian11
Asian1624
 50%
Hispanic2829
 3.6%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White296283
 4.4%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.1%31.8%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pine Street Elementary School

Yes. Pine Street Elementary School ranks in the top 7.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Pine Street Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palmyra Area Middle School
High : Palmyra Area Senior High School

Students at Pine Street Elementary School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 348 students attended Pine Street Elementary School.


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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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