Seylar Elementary School

Summary:

Seylar Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Perkasie, PA, serving 409 students in grades K-5 and part of the Pennridge School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average on academic measures, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years.

Seylar Elementary School's strong academic performance is evident in its PSSA test scores, which exceed the state averages in math (64.1% vs. 40.4%), science (88.5% vs. 65.8%), and English language arts (64.6% vs. 53%). The school's disabled student population is particularly noteworthy, ranking in the top 10% of Pennsylvania elementary schools. Additionally, Seylar benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14 to 15.1 students per teacher and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

While Seylar Elementary School is a top performer, it is not the highest-ranked school in the Pennridge School District. Both Bedminster Elementary School and Grasse Elementary School outperform Seylar on several key metrics. Additionally, Seylar's performance for its white and low socioeconomic status student populations has declined in recent years, indicating a need for the school to focus on supporting these subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 820 Callowhill Rd
       Perkasie, PA  18944-3326


(215) 257-6272

District: Pennridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,674 Help


Students who attend Seylar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennridge Central Middle School
High:    Pennridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Hispanic:
9.7%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seylar Elementary School ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Pennridge School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Pennridge School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seylar Elementary School is 13.1, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seylar Elementary School is $18,674, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Seylar Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seylar Elementary School 393rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Seylar Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pennridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pennridge School District 90th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Seylar Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.80 78th 1302 94.0%
2004 80.82 239th 1308 81.7%
2005 78.86 221st 1299 83.0%
2006 75.16 354th 1545 77.1%
2007 81.55 190th 1555 87.8%
2008 73.45 388th 1551 75.0%
2009 78.97 225th 1549 85.5%
2010 70.90 477th 1579 69.8%
2011 67.53 582nd 1597 63.6%
2012 80.15 204th 1599 87.2%
2013 82.04 166th 1519 89.1%
2014 75.76 333rd 1467 77.3%
2015 74.34 379th 1474 74.3%
2016 79.14 297th 1554 80.9%
2017 81.45 258th 1547 83.3%
2018 77.78 320th 1530 79.1%
2019 81.95 237th 1544 84.7%
2021 84.53 173rd 1433 87.9%
2022 76.46 357th 1534 76.7%
2023 82.62 230th 1534 85.0%
2024 75.01 393rd 1526 74.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.78 445th 1414 68.5%
2024 60.34 586th 1432 59.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.20 425th 1488 71.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.37 135th 1043 87.1%
2024 84.53 110th 1084 89.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.18 362nd 1495 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Seylar Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.57 239th 1236 80.7%
2024 65.62 414th 1229 66.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Seylar Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 555 10 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 570 12 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 583 9 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1991 516 9 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1992 526 5 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 531 10 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1994 510 8 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 514 8 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1996 514 8 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1997 497 6 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1998 519 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 524 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2000 533 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 535 5 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2002 484 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 484 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 500 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2005 488 7 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2006 513 6 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 530 5 12 6 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2008 459 8 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2009 449 7 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2010 454 9 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 441 9 14 7 1 0 0 0 472
2012 427 10 15 5 1 0 1 0 459
2013 405 16 13 4 1 0 1 0 440
2014 405 9 15 5 1 0 3 0 438
2015 407 11 16 14 1 0 7 0 456
2016 388 9 12 14 1 0 11 0 435
2017 386 9 11 20 1 0 18 0 445
2018 382 6 10 18 1 0 22 0 439
2019 363 7 12 23 0 0 25 0 430
2020 364 6 9 28 0 0 24 0 431
2021 338 7 9 33 0 0 23 0 410
2022 311 6 14 46 0 0 25 0 402
2023 321 5 18 41 0 0 24 0 409
2024 317 5 15 38 0 0 17 0 392

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 Seylar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 31.2 18.3 n/a
1989 589 33.1 17.7 n/a
1990 598 29.0 20.6 0
1991 533 29.0 18.3 n/a
1992 537 32.0 16.7 n/a
1993 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1994 530 24.5 21.6 n/a
1995 534 27.0 19.8 n/a
1996 534 27.0 19.8 n/a
1997 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1998 530 27.3 19.4 n/a
1999 533 23.5 22.7 n/a
2000 538 27.0 19.9 4.1
2001 543 29.0 18.7 4.1
2002 494 27.0 18.3 4.5
2003 494 27.0 18.3 4.5
2004 510 26.5 19.2 6.1
2005 505 27.1 18.6 4.4
2006 529 27.3 19.4 5.3
2007 553 29.9 18.5 6
2008 487 28.3 17.2 6
2009 475 28.8 16.5 5.1
2010 483 27.4 17.5 8.3
2011 472 28.0 16.8 7.8
2012 459 26.0 17.6 8.3
2013 440 27.4 16.0 9.5
2014 438 27.6 15.8 9.4
2015 456 28.0 16.2 13.6
2016 435 28.0 15.5 14.5
2017 445 27.4 16.1 17.1
2018 439 25.4 17.2 21.6
2019 430 28.1 15.3 21.2
2020 431 29.2 14.7 16.7
2021 410 27.0 15.1 21.2
2022 402 28.5 14.0 20.4
2023 409 27.3 14.9 21.5
2024 392 29.8 13.1 16.3

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 Seylar Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 31.2 18.3 n/a
1989 589 33.1 17.7 n/a
1990 598 29.0 20.6 0
1991 533 29.0 18.3 n/a
1992 537 32.0 16.7 n/a
1993 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
1994 530 24.5 21.6 n/a
1995 534 27.0 19.8 n/a
1996 534 27.0 19.8 n/a
1997 513 26.0 19.7 n/a
1998 530 27.3 19.4 n/a
1999 533 23.5 22.7 n/a
2000 538 27.0 19.9 4.1
2001 543 29.0 18.7 4.1
2002 494 27.0 18.3 4.5
2003 494 27.0 18.3 4.5
2004 510 26.5 19.2 6.1
2005 505 27.1 18.6 4.4
2006 529 27.3 19.4 5.3
2007 553 29.9 18.5 6
2008 487 28.3 17.2 6
2009 475 28.8 16.5 5.1
2010 483 27.4 17.5 8.3
2011 472 28.0 16.8 7.8
2012 459 26.0 17.6 8.3
2013 440 27.4 16.0 9.5
2014 438 27.6 15.8 9.4
2015 456 28.0 16.2 13.6
2016 435 28.0 15.5 14.5
2017 445 27.4 16.1 17.1
2018 439 25.4 17.2 21.6
2019 430 28.1 15.3 21.2
2020 431 29.2 14.7 16.7
2021 410 27.0 15.1 21.2
2022 402 28.5 14.0 20.4
2023 409 27.3 14.9 21.5
2024 392 29.8 13.1 16.3

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 Seylar Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $39 (0.2%) $16,684 (99.8%) $16,722
2020 $45 (0.3%) $16,228 (99.7%) $16,274
2021 $113 (0.6%) $17,887 (99.4%) $18,000
2022 $199 (1.1%) $18,475 (98.9%) $18,674

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seylar 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 237th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Seylar Elementary School)76.776.7
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seylar Elementary School)85.274
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Seylar Elementary School)65.466.2
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Seylar Elementary School)87.287.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Seylar Elementary School)80.867.6
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Seylar Elementary School)72.366.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Seylar Elementary School)75.974.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Seylar Elementary School)71.370.4
 0.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Seylar Elementary School)87.287.1
 0.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Seylar Elementary School)80.572
 8.5%
   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 Students430409
 4.9%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian00
Asian1218
 50%
Hispanic2341
 78.3%
Pacific Islander00
White363321
 11.6%
Two or More Races2524
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.2%21.5%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Seylar Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Seylar Elementary School.

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

Middle : Pennridge Central Middle School
High : Pennridge High School

Students at Seylar Elementary School are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.

Seylar Elementary School ranks 393rd 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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