Pequea Elementary School

Summary:

Pequea Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Willow Street, PA, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 384 students. It is part of the Penn Manor School District, which is ranked 73 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pequea Elementary School consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels, and it outperforms the Penn Manor School District average in most PSSA subject areas and grade levels. Pequea Elementary School's Hispanic and White student subgroups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 3-5% and top 15-20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, and its low socioeconomic status (SES) students also perform well, ranking in the top 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. The school's student-teacher ratio is consistently lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 13.1 to 17 students per teacher.

Compared to the nearby schools in the Lancaster School District, which generally perform below the state averages, Pequea Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school. The nearby Conestoga Elementary School, which is also part of the Penn Manor School District, performs similarly to Pequea Elementary School, suggesting a district-wide focus on academic excellence. The Lampeter-Strasburg School District, which includes Hans Herr Elementary School, also demonstrates strong academic performance, comparable to or exceeding Pequea Elementary School in some areas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 802 Millwood Rd
       Willow Street, PA  17584-9374


(717) 464-3831

District: Penn Manor School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,104 Help


Students who attend Pequea Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marticville Middle School
High:    Penn Manor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
21.0%
African American:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pequea Elementary School ranks better than 81.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Penn Manor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.3%), Hispanic (21%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pequea Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Penn Manor School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pequea Elementary School is $13,104, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Penn Manor School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pequea Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pequea Elementary School 282nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Pequea Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Penn Manor School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn Manor School District 73rd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pequea Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.07 411th 1302 68.4%
2004 81.57 221st 1308 83.1%
2005 62.07 582nd 1299 55.2%
2006 59.44 724th 1545 53.1%
2007 60.45 730th 1555 53.1%
2008 59.22 758th 1551 51.1%
2009 67.68 529th 1549 65.8%
2010 58.66 816th 1579 48.3%
2011 60.27 776th 1597 51.4%
2012 67.06 629th 1599 60.7%
2013 65.51 635th 1519 58.2%
2014 60.25 741st 1467 49.5%
2015 61.01 677th 1474 54.1%
2016 65.09 639th 1554 58.9%
2017 69.22 524th 1547 66.1%
2018 74.29 402nd 1530 73.7%
2019 78.06 327th 1544 78.8%
2021 73.91 380th 1433 73.5%
2022 80.68 278th 1534 81.9%
2023 74.67 389th 1534 74.6%
2024 80.15 282nd 1526 81.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.07 255th 1414 82.0%
2024 81.15 171st 1432 88.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.25 275th 1488 81.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.38 329th 1043 68.5%
2024 64.01 302nd 1084 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.65 306th 1495 79.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.45 62nd 432 85.6%
2024 86.67 40th 454 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Pequea Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.85 290th 1236 76.5%
2024 78.63 213th 1229 82.7%
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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.

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by a student
Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Open Quote Dear Pequea, I am a former student who just loved your school. Everyone was kind, caring, and considerate. I dearly miss my former teachers, and friends who are (next school year) going to middle school. Plus, I miss the food. ) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pequea Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 334 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1989 390 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1990 435 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1991 447 5 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1992 441 5 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1993 473 5 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1994 468 5 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 459 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1996 459 6 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1997 451 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1998 458 7 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1999 453 4 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 450 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2001 430 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 406 5 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2003 406 5 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2004 366 4 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 383
2005 370 1 9 13 1 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 358 2 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 383
2007 340 2 9 17 4 n/a n/a 0 372
2008 367 3 9 13 3 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 351 7 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2010 347 0 9 16 0 n/a n/a 7 379
2011 359 2 6 19 0 0 8 0 394
2012 326 4 5 19 0 0 5 0 359
2013 315 8 5 15 0 0 6 0 349
2014 307 7 6 15 0 0 8 0 343
2015 273 5 6 18 0 0 6 0 308
2016 282 5 7 14 0 0 5 0 313
2017 260 14 5 35 0 0 13 0 327
2018 280 11 8 30 0 0 17 0 346
2019 284 11 7 52 0 0 17 0 371
2020 289 23 8 60 0 0 19 0 399
2021 243 22 8 54 0 0 11 0 338
2022 258 23 9 54 0 0 11 0 355
2023 274 17 5 73 0 0 15 0 384
2024 244 16 5 75 2 0 15 0 357

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 Pequea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 16.8 20.0 n/a
1989 397 19.2 20.6 n/a
1990 440 20.9 21.0 0
1991 460 23.2 19.8 n/a
1992 449 22.6 19.8 n/a
1993 489 24.2 20.2 n/a
1994 482 24.5 19.7 n/a
1995 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1996 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1997 464 22.0 21.1 n/a
1998 474 23.0 20.6 n/a
1999 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
2000 459 29.0 15.8 12.4
2001 444 26.0 17.1 13.3
2002 422 23.7 17.8 14.5
2003 422 23.7 17.8 14.5
2004 383 23.8 16.1 14.4
2005 394 23.3 16.9 15.5
2006 383 22.3 17.2 18.8
2007 372 23.1 16.1 20.7
2008 395 23.8 16.6 19.5
2009 385 24.3 15.8 21.6
2010 379 26.8 14.1 25
2011 394 23.6 16.6 27.2
2012 359 22.3 16.0 27.9
2013 349 23.0 15.1 27.5
2014 343 23.0 14.8 29.7
2015 308 22.0 14.0 34.4
2016 313 24.0 13.0 32.3
2017 327 24.6 13.2 41
2018 346 24.7 13.9 35
2019 371 24.1 15.3 42.3
2020 399 25.0 15.9 43.6
2021 338 25.6 13.1 45.9
2022 355 24.1 14.6 47.3
2023 384 22.5 17.0 54.4
2024 357 22.8 15.6 54.6

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 Pequea Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 336 16.8 20.0 n/a
1989 397 19.2 20.6 n/a
1990 440 20.9 21.0 0
1991 460 23.2 19.8 n/a
1992 449 22.6 19.8 n/a
1993 489 24.2 20.2 n/a
1994 482 24.5 19.7 n/a
1995 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1996 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1997 464 22.0 21.1 n/a
1998 474 23.0 20.6 n/a
1999 463 25.0 18.5 n/a
2000 459 29.0 15.8 12.4
2001 444 26.0 17.1 13.3
2002 422 23.7 17.8 14.5
2003 422 23.7 17.8 14.5
2004 383 23.8 16.1 14.4
2005 394 23.3 16.9 15.5
2006 383 22.3 17.2 18.8
2007 372 23.1 16.1 20.7
2008 395 23.8 16.6 19.5
2009 385 24.3 15.8 21.6
2010 379 26.8 14.1 25
2011 394 23.6 16.6 27.2
2012 359 22.3 16.0 27.9
2013 349 23.0 15.1 27.5
2014 343 23.0 14.8 29.7
2015 308 22.0 14.0 34.4
2016 313 24.0 13.0 32.3
2017 327 24.6 13.2 41
2018 346 24.7 13.9 35
2019 371 24.1 15.3 42.3
2020 399 25.0 15.9 43.6
2021 338 25.6 13.1 45.9
2022 355 24.1 14.6 47.3
2023 384 22.5 17.0 54.4
2024 357 22.8 15.6 54.6

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 Pequea Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $305 (2.7%) $11,023 (97.3%) $11,329
2020 $73 (0.6%) $11,550 (99.4%) $11,622
2021 $1,294 (10.0%) $11,621 (90.0%) $12,915
2022 $857 (6.5%) $12,247 (93.5%) $13,104

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pequea Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 327th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 389th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Pequea Elementary School)79.178
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pequea Elementary School)75.870.7
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Pequea Elementary School)62.567.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Pequea Elementary School)87.680
 7.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pequea Elementary School)74.258.2
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Pequea Elementary School)52.464
 11.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pequea Elementary School)71.466.7
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Pequea Elementary School)65.939.6
 26.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pequea Elementary School)84.166
 18.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Pequea Elementary School)65.261.3
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Pequea Elementary School)87.680
 7.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pequea Elementary School)7665
 11%
   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 Students371384
 3.5%
African American1117
 54.5%
American Indian00
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic5273
 40.4%
Pacific Islander00
White284274
 3.5%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%54.4%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Pequea Elementary School

Students at Pequea Elementary School are 68% White, 21% Hispanic, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 357 students attended Pequea Elementary School.

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

Middle : Marticville Middle School
High : Penn Manor High School

Pequea Elementary School ranks 282nd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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