Trafford Elementary School

Summary:

Trafford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Penn-Trafford School District, with 202 students, making it the smallest school in the analysis. Despite its small size, Trafford Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on PSSA tests across all grade levels and subjects, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.

The school's academic performance is particularly strong, with 76.4% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 68.3% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In Science, an impressive 96.8% of Trafford students were proficient or better, compared to 86.1% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school's performance is especially noteworthy in 4th grade, where 93.5% of students were proficient or better in ELA and 96.8% in Science. Trafford Elementary also excels in supporting different student subgroups, ranking highly among Pennsylvania elementary schools for female, white, and low-socioeconomic status students.

Trafford Elementary School's consistent high performance and focus on equity set it apart from many other schools in the region. While it outperforms the state and district averages, it is also outperformed by some nearby schools, such as Sunrise Elementary School, which ranked 25th out of 1,526 PA elementary schools in 2023-2024. Trafford's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio may contribute to its academic success, highlighting the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 100 E Brinton Ave
       Trafford, PA  15085-1034


(412) 372-6600

District: Penn-Trafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
151st of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,292 Help


Students who attend Trafford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Trafford Middle School
High:    Penn Trafford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.0%
Two or more races:
8.9%
African American:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Trafford Elementary School ranks better than 90.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Trafford Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Penn-Trafford School District. Racial makeup is: White (80%), two or more races (8.9%), African American (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Penn-Trafford School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Trafford Elementary School is 12.9, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Trafford Elementary School is $15,292, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Trafford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Trafford Elementary School 151st of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Trafford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Penn-Trafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Trafford School District 24th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Trafford Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Trafford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.90 615th 1302 52.8%
2004 35.29 959th 1308 26.7%
2005 80.01 197th 1299 84.8%
2006 81.14 199th 1545 87.1%
2007 80.68 205th 1555 86.8%
2008 62.64 685th 1551 55.8%
2009 65.93 589th 1549 62.0%
2010 74.74 350th 1579 77.8%
2011 80.59 188th 1597 88.2%
2012 83.12 117th 1599 92.7%
2013 78.83 270th 1519 82.2%
2014 78.82 258th 1467 82.4%
2015 67.72 534th 1474 63.8%
2016 64.73 649th 1554 58.2%
2017 71.64 466th 1547 69.9%
2018 89.36 69th 1530 95.5%
2019 84.63 177th 1544 88.5%
2021 83.46 197th 1433 86.3%
2022 90.50 87th 1534 94.3%
2023 90.85 77th 1534 95.0%
2024 86.93 151st 1526 90.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Trafford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.78 45th 1414 96.8%
2024 93.45 22nd 1432 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Trafford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.08 66th 1488 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Trafford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.63 291st 1495 80.5%
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Rank History for White students at Trafford Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.99 55th 1236 95.6%
2024 85.59 110th 1229 91.0%
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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 Trafford Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 133 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1989 151 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1991 137 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1992 139 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1993 188 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1994 170 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1995 180 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1996 180 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1997 190 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
1998 188 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1999 183 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2001 202 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2003 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2004 172 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2005 170 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2006 155 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 158 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 152 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
2009 150 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2010 159 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2011 181 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 193
2012 184 8 2 1 1 0 0 0 196
2013 183 11 4 1 2 0 0 0 201
2014 182 10 4 1 0 0 5 0 202
2015 177 10 4 4 0 0 9 0 204
2016 185 4 4 4 0 0 7 0 204
2017 179 8 2 3 0 0 6 0 198
2018 188 6 2 3 0 0 4 0 203
2019 185 2 0 3 0 0 6 0 196
2020 175 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 187
2021 180 5 0 4 0 0 12 0 201
2022 171 4 0 4 0 0 19 0 198
2023 169 9 0 3 0 0 21 0 202
2024 152 14 0 7 0 0 17 0 190

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 Trafford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 6.2 21.4 n/a
1989 152 6.2 24.5 n/a
1990 134 6.1 21.9 0
1991 138 5.5 25.0 n/a
1992 142 6.0 23.6 n/a
1993 194 5.0 38.8 n/a
1994 176 7.0 25.1 n/a
1995 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1996 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1997 194 11.0 17.6 n/a
1998 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1999 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
2000 190 12.0 15.8 0
2001 205 12.0 17.1 0
2002 184 13.1 14.0 0
2003 184 13.1 14.0 0
2004 175 14.4 12.2 0
2005 172 13.1 13.1 0
2006 158 12.8 12.3 0
2007 161 11.6 13.9 0
2008 153 12.6 12.1 n/a
2009 152 9.0 16.9 n/a
2010 165 10.4 15.7 37
2011 193 12.1 15.8 32.1
2012 196 12.5 15.6 36.2
2013 201 12.4 16.1 32.8
2014 202 11.2 17.9 36.6
2015 204 13.0 15.6 34.3
2016 204 15.0 13.6 35.3
2017 198 14.6 13.5 41.9
2018 203 14.6 13.9 39.4
2019 196 14.6 13.3 38.8
2020 187 13.6 13.6 35.3
2021 201 14.1 14.2 37.8
2022 198 15.1 13.0 38.4
2023 202 16.1 12.5 45.5
2024 190 14.6 12.9 48.4

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 Trafford Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 6.2 21.4 n/a
1989 152 6.2 24.5 n/a
1990 134 6.1 21.9 0
1991 138 5.5 25.0 n/a
1992 142 6.0 23.6 n/a
1993 194 5.0 38.8 n/a
1994 176 7.0 25.1 n/a
1995 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1996 186 11.0 16.9 n/a
1997 194 11.0 17.6 n/a
1998 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1999 184 12.0 15.3 n/a
2000 190 12.0 15.8 0
2001 205 12.0 17.1 0
2002 184 13.1 14.0 0
2003 184 13.1 14.0 0
2004 175 14.4 12.2 0
2005 172 13.1 13.1 0
2006 158 12.8 12.3 0
2007 161 11.6 13.9 0
2008 153 12.6 12.1 n/a
2009 152 9.0 16.9 n/a
2010 165 10.4 15.7 37
2011 193 12.1 15.8 32.1
2012 196 12.5 15.6 36.2
2013 201 12.4 16.1 32.8
2014 202 11.2 17.9 36.6
2015 204 13.0 15.6 34.3
2016 204 15.0 13.6 35.3
2017 198 14.6 13.5 41.9
2018 203 14.6 13.9 39.4
2019 196 14.6 13.3 38.8
2020 187 13.6 13.6 35.3
2021 201 14.1 14.2 37.8
2022 198 15.1 13.0 38.4
2023 202 16.1 12.5 45.5
2024 190 14.6 12.9 48.4

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 Trafford Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $596 (4.4%) $12,804 (95.6%) $13,400
2020 $551 (3.9%) $13,567 (96.1%) $14,118
2021 $717 (5.2%) $13,029 (94.8%) $13,746
2022 $710 (4.6%) $14,583 (95.4%) $15,292

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Trafford Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 177th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 77th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Trafford Elementary School)91.487.5
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Elementary School)94.390.7
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Trafford Elementary School)57.782.2
 24.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Trafford Elementary School)92.396.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Elementary School)80.882.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Trafford Elementary School)65.765.7
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Trafford Elementary School)76.474.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Trafford Elementary School)72.977.9
 5%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Trafford Elementary School)92.396.4
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Trafford Elementary School)84.282.1
 2.1%
   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 Students196202
 3.1%
African American29
 350%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White185169
 8.6%
Two or More Races621
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%45.5%
 6.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Trafford Elementary School

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

Middle : Trafford Middle School
High : Penn Trafford High School

Yes. Trafford Elementary School ranks in the top 9.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Trafford Elementary School are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 190 students attended Trafford Elementary School.


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