Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Lingle Avenue Elementary School is a highly-regarded public elementary school in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, serving 582 students in grades K-5 and part of the Palmyra Area School District. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, boasting exceptional academic performance across core subjects and student subgroups.

Lingle Avenue Elementary School's students demonstrate remarkable achievement, with 83% proficient or better in PSSA Math and 82.5% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts. The school's performance is particularly strong in specific grade levels, such as 92% proficiency in 3rd grade Math and 92.5% proficiency in 4th grade English Language Arts. Additionally, the school's science performance is impressive, with 97% of students proficient or better in PSSA Science. Lingle Avenue's academic excellence extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, and low-income students, all of whom perform at high levels.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District and the neighboring Lower Dauphin School District, Lingle Avenue Elementary School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently outperforming its peers in core academic areas. This consistent high performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, a testament to its commitment to educational excellence and its ability to support students from diverse backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-5

600 S Lingle Ave
Palmyra, PA 17078

(717) 838-1331

District: Palmyra Area School District

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,155

Students who attend Lingle Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Number of students: 575

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Asian:

10.6%

Hispanic:

8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lingle Avenue Elementary School ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Lingle Avenue Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palmyra Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (73%), Asian (10.6%), Hispanic (8.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Palmyra Area School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lingle Avenue Elementary School is 15.9, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District! (See more...)

Compare Lingle Avenue Elementary School employs 36.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lingle Avenue Elementary School is $12,155, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Palmyra Area School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lingle Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lingle Avenue Elementary School 44^th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Lingle Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Asian students:

White students:

Palmyra Area School District:

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

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Rank History for Lingle Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2013	77.01	313^th	1519	79.4%
2014	75.66	336^th	1467	77.1%
2015	81.81	224^th	1474	84.8%
2016	89.79	60^th	1554	96.1%
2017	86.83	129^th	1547	91.7%
2018	84.17	188^th	1530	87.7%
2019	84.79	173^rd	1544	88.8%
2021	91.67	52^nd	1433	96.4%
2022	89.98	95^th	1534	93.8%
2023	89.44	107^th	1534	93.0%
2024	91.88	44^th	1526	97.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.93	118^th	1414	91.7%
2024	90.39	49^th	1432	96.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.39	58^th	1488	96.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.85	231^st	1043	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	91.19	50^th	1495	96.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.94	94^th	168	44.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.18	54^th	1236	95.6%
2024	91.54	32^nd	1229	97.4%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Lingle Avenue Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	557	4	18	26	1	0	12	618
2013	574	2	24	26	1	0	17	644
2014	553	4	15	29	2	0	17	620
2015	561	4	17	20	0	0	20	622
2016	534	3	20	21	0	0	26	604
2017	548	8	15	24	0	0	20	615
2018	532	7	22	22	0	0	26	609
2019	521	10	29	38	1	0	27	626
2020	492	14	38	30	1	0	23	598
2021	450	11	39	45	0	0	27	572
2022	448	9	49	41	1	0	23	571
2023	425	11	62	51	0	0	33	582
2024	420	9	61	49	0	1	35	575

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 Lingle Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	618	35.0	17.6	12.6
2013	644	36.4	17.6	13
2014	620	36.1	17.1	14.4
2015	622	34.0	18.2	14.5
2016	604	33.0	18.3	12.9
2017	615	32.4	18.9	14.1
2018	609	33.3	18.2	10.5
2019	626	34.2	18.2	18.8
2020	598	31.9	18.7	18.6
2021	572	35.0	16.3	19.6
2022	571	34.0	16.7	22.2
2023	582	36.7	15.8	29.6
2024	575	36.1	15.9	31.5

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 Lingle Avenue Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	618	35.0	17.6	12.6
2013	644	36.4	17.6	13
2014	620	36.1	17.1	14.4
2015	622	34.0	18.2	14.5
2016	604	33.0	18.3	12.9
2017	615	32.4	18.9	14.1
2018	609	33.3	18.2	10.5
2019	626	34.2	18.2	18.8
2020	598	31.9	18.7	18.6
2021	572	35.0	16.3	19.6
2022	571	34.0	16.7	22.2
2023	582	36.7	15.8	29.6
2024	575	36.1	15.9	31.5

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 Lingle Avenue Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$9,139 (100.0%)	$9,139
2020	$09 (0.1%)	$10,976 (99.9%)	$10,985
2021	$479 (4.1%)	$11,346 (95.9%)	$11,825
2022	$533 (4.4%)	$11,622 (95.6%)	$12,155

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lingle Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 107^th of 1534 Elementary schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	91.9	92.7	0.8%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	89.2	85.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	61.4	71.2	9.8%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	90	86.4	3.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	86.9	73.1	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	68	75.7	7.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	75.7	85.7	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	73.8	80	6.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	90	86.4	3.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lingle Avenue Elementary School)	83.7	81.6	2.1%
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	626	582	7%
African American	10	11	10%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	29	62	113.8%
Hispanic	38	51	34.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	521	425	18.4%
Two or More Races	27	33	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	29.6%	10.7%

Schools Near Lingle Avenue 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
Lingle Avenue Elementary School	Public	K-5	600 S Lingle Ave	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	575	36	15.9	31.5%	420 (73.0%)	9 (1.6%)	49 (8.5%)	61 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (6.1%)	91.9	44^th of 1526 public elementary schools	97.1%		89.4	107^th of 1534 public elementary schools	93.0%	63	92.0	85.1	73.3		83.0	97.0	97.0	83.9	92.5	71.8		82.5	$12,155	$533	$11,622
Pine Street Elementary School	Public	1-5	50 W Pine St	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	348	24	14.6	33.9%	266 (76.4%)	6 (1.7%)	30 (8.6%)	25 (7.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.7%)	88.5	120^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.1%		87	160^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.6%	40	76.5	79.4	78.8		78.2	97.0	97.0	66.1	85.3	83.3		78.3	$14,979	$1,474	$13,505
Forge Road Elementary School	Public	1-5	400 S Forge Rd	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	350	24	14.4	33.1%	258 (73.7%)	6 (1.7%)	34 (9.7%)	34 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.1%)	67.5	544^th of 1526 public elementary schools	64.4%		67	552^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	64.0%	8	60.0	63.2	47.7		57.0	85.2	85.2	52.3	66.1	65.6		61.5	$14,193	$901	$13,291
Northside Elementary School	Public	1-5	301 E Spruce St	Palmyra	17078	Lebanon County	Palmyra Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 838-1331	232	18	13.1	42.2%	172 (74.1%)	11 (4.7%)	30 (12.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.9%)	86.1	166^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.1%		85.5	184^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.0%	18	70.8	73.8	86.6		77.1	95.2	95.2	66.7	76.2	82.2		74.8	$16,857	$965	$15,892
Hershey Primary Elementary School	Public	2-3	450 Homestead Rd	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Derry Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 531-2277	444	30	14.8	27.9%	292 (65.8%)	30 (6.8%)	37 (8.3%)	60 (13.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)								(n/a)	80.0				80.0			78.1				78.1	$18,331	$1,070	$17,261
Hershey Intrmd Elementary School	Public	4-5	450 Homestead Rd	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Derry Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 531-2277	467	39	11.9	27.4%	305 (65.3%)	22 (4.7%)	48 (10.3%)	72 (15.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (3.2%)	86.2	165^th of 1526 public elementary schools	89.2%		86.2	171^st of 1534 public elementary schools	88.9%	6		70.4	74.9		72.6	91.5	91.5		72.2	78.4		75.4	$21,355	$1,649	$19,706
Hershey Early Childhood Center	Public	K-1	450-Rear Homestead Road	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Derry Township School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 531-2211	407	34	11.9	31.0%	264 (64.9%)	19 (4.7%)	37 (9.1%)	52 (12.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)								(n/a)													$22,881	$1,538	$21,343
Conewago Elementary School	Public	K-5	2809 Hershey Rd	Elizabethtown	17022	Lancaster County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 367-7233	230	16	13.9	29.6%	199 (86.5%)	2 (0.9%)	18 (7.8%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	76.6	361^st of 1526 public elementary schools	76.3%		85.8	175^th of 1534 public elementary schools	88.6%	186	64.5	86.8	57.2		68.8	92.1	92.1	67.4	63.2	59.5		63.5	$16,580	$1,172	$15,408
South Hanover Elementary School	Public	K-5	15 W 3rd St	Hershey	17033	Dauphin County	Lower Dauphin School District	No	No	No	No	(717) 566-2564	372	26	14.0	19.4%	296 (79.6%)	13 (3.5%)	21 (5.6%)	25 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	88.6	118^th of 1526 public elementary schools	92.3%		77.7	324^th of 1534 public elementary schools	78.9%	206	92.0	70.0	69.8		77.7	93.4	93.4	90.2	73.8	73.6		79.4	$15,926	$518	$15,408
Annville Elementary School	Public	3-6	205 S White Oak St	Annville	17003	Lebanon County	Annville-Cleona School District	No	No	No	Yes	(717) 867-7620	472	30	15.9	46.0%	346 (73.3%)	2 (0.4%)	74 (15.7%)	30 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	63.3	629^th of 1526 public elementary schools	58.8%		64.4	605^th of 1534 public elementary schools	60.6%	24	59.2	43.7	50.0	33.9	45.7	85.7	85.7	64.3	62.2	58.5	60.6	61.4	$20,460	$852	$19,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Lingle Avenue Elementary School

What district is Lingle Avenue Elementary School in?

Palmyra Area School District

What schools do graduates of Lingle Avenue Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lingle Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Lingle Avenue Elementary School?

Students at Lingle Avenue Elementary School are 73% White, 11% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Lingle Avenue Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended Lingle Avenue Elementary School.

Is Lingle Avenue Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Lingle Avenue Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44^th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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