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Grasse Elementary School

Summary:

Grasse Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sellersville, PA, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 369 students. It is part of the Pennridge School District, which is ranked 90 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grasse Elementary consistently outperforms the Pennridge School District and the state of Pennsylvania in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Grasse Elementary had 73.5% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 66.7% for the Pennridge School District and 53% for Pennsylvania. The school also performs exceptionally well across different student subgroups, ranking 172 out of 1,084 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its performance with disabled students and 292 out of 1,229 for its performance with white students. Additionally, Grasse Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 23.47% in 2020-2021 to 29.27% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some nearby schools like Patricia A Guth Elementary (45.22%) and Hatfield Elementary (64.48%).

Grasse Elementary's strong performance is further highlighted by its higher spending per student, ranging from $15,258 in 2019-2020 to $17,625 in 2021-2022, and its lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.6 in 2022-2023 to 13.8 in 2020-2021, compared to some nearby schools. While Grasse Elementary outperforms the Pennridge School District and the state, it also compares favorably to other high-performing schools in the area, such as Pine Run Elementary in the Central Bucks School District and Souderton Charter School Collaborative.


Detail:

Public K-5

 600 Rickert Rd
       Sellersville, PA  18960-3420

(215) 723-7501

District: Pennridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,625 Help


Students who attend Grasse Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pennridge Central Middle School
High:    Pennridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.7%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
7.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.3% Help


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Compare Details Grasse Elementary School ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd 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 82.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.7%), Hispanic (8.6%), two or more races (7.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grasse Elementary School is 12.5, which is the 2nd 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 Grasse Elementary School is $17,625. 4 elementary schools in the Pennridge School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grasse Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grasse Elementary School 239th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Grasse Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
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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 Grasse Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.65 619th 1302 52.5%
2004 66.73 496th 1308 62.1%
2005 64.58 531st 1299 59.1%
2006 60.14 707th 1545 54.2%
2007 61.34 707th 1555 54.5%
2008 59.59 751st 1551 51.6%
2009 68.44 507th 1549 67.3%
2010 70.66 481st 1579 69.5%
2011 67.44 587th 1597 63.2%
2012 74.22 414th 1599 74.1%
2013 72.44 438th 1519 71.2%
2014 77.62 287th 1467 80.4%
2015 83.78 187th 1474 87.3%
2016 83.41 206th 1554 86.7%
2017 82.63 231st 1547 85.1%
2018 82.69 224th 1530 85.4%
2019 81.11 256th 1544 83.4%
2021 76.49 319th 1433 77.7%
2022 72.37 445th 1534 71.0%
2023 80.38 276th 1534 82.0%
2024 82.21 239th 1526 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.90 415th 1414 70.7%
2024 72.50 348th 1432 75.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.75 233rd 1488 84.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.47 123rd 1043 88.2%
2024 77.61 172nd 1084 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 79.77 271st 1495 81.9%
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Rank History for White students at Grasse Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.85 325th 1236 73.7%
2024 73.46 292nd 1229 76.2%
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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 Grasse Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 430 9 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1989 423 8 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1990 453 11 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 424 18 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 428 15 20 10 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1993 439 17 13 13 1 n/a n/a 0 483
1994 414 21 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 437 28 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 437 28 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 474 23 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 491 24 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 486 21 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 519
2000 441 26 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 436 29 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2002 396 15 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 396 15 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 414 15 9 14 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 398 15 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 408 26 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2007 424 38 19 12 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 356 36 17 11 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 373 34 10 9 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2010 386 28 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 387 22 8 12 0 0 0 0 429
2012 395 20 17 15 0 0 2 0 449
2013 400 20 18 20 0 0 3 0 461
2014 383 19 19 25 0 0 6 0 452
2015 377 20 22 24 1 0 21 0 465
2016 369 15 25 30 1 0 18 0 458
2017 358 14 23 36 2 0 18 0 451
2018 352 16 22 37 1 0 13 0 441
2019 342 13 23 34 1 0 17 0 430
2020 317 16 23 36 1 0 24 0 417
2021 304 17 26 37 1 0 24 0 409
2022 294 14 20 37 1 0 28 0 394
2023 287 14 14 31 0 0 23 0 369
2024 293 14 14 33 0 0 28 0 382

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 Grasse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 27.8 16.8 n/a
1989 450 25.6 17.5 n/a
1990 489 26.0 18.8 0
1991 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1992 473 24.3 19.4 n/a
1993 483 21.1 22.9 n/a
1994 453 22.0 20.6 n/a
1995 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
1996 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
1997 515 26.5 19.4 n/a
1998 531 27.2 19.5 n/a
1999 519 23.5 22.1 n/a
2000 476 24.3 19.6 16.8
2001 474 26.8 17.7 17.3
2002 427 25.3 16.9 16.9
2003 427 25.3 16.9 16.9
2004 452 28.1 16.1 20.6
2005 437 24.8 17.6 16.5
2006 460 27.2 16.9 14.3
2007 494 26.6 18.6 18.6
2008 421 25.6 16.4 15.4
2009 427 25.8 16.5 14.8
2010 434 26.8 16.1 20
2011 429 26.4 16.2 22.8
2012 449 26.2 17.1 21.2
2013 461 27.5 16.7 19.7
2014 452 27.1 16.6 21.7
2015 465 27.0 17.2 22.6
2016 458 28.0 16.3 21.8
2017 451 27.5 16.3 16.6
2018 441 24.1 18.2 21.3
2019 430 26.6 16.1 24
2020 417 27.4 15.1 21.8
2021 409 29.4 13.8 23.5
2022 394 33.0 11.9 24.6
2023 369 31.7 11.6 29.3
2024 382 30.5 12.5 23.3

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 Grasse Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 468 27.8 16.8 n/a
1989 450 25.6 17.5 n/a
1990 489 26.0 18.8 0
1991 470 25.2 18.6 n/a
1992 473 24.3 19.4 n/a
1993 483 21.1 22.9 n/a
1994 453 22.0 20.6 n/a
1995 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
1996 486 23.5 20.7 n/a
1997 515 26.5 19.4 n/a
1998 531 27.2 19.5 n/a
1999 519 23.5 22.1 n/a
2000 476 24.3 19.6 16.8
2001 474 26.8 17.7 17.3
2002 427 25.3 16.9 16.9
2003 427 25.3 16.9 16.9
2004 452 28.1 16.1 20.6
2005 437 24.8 17.6 16.5
2006 460 27.2 16.9 14.3
2007 494 26.6 18.6 18.6
2008 421 25.6 16.4 15.4
2009 427 25.8 16.5 14.8
2010 434 26.8 16.1 20
2011 429 26.4 16.2 22.8
2012 449 26.2 17.1 21.2
2013 461 27.5 16.7 19.7
2014 452 27.1 16.6 21.7
2015 465 27.0 17.2 22.6
2016 458 28.0 16.3 21.8
2017 451 27.5 16.3 16.6
2018 441 24.1 18.2 21.3
2019 430 26.6 16.1 24
2020 417 27.4 15.1 21.8
2021 409 29.4 13.8 23.5
2022 394 33.0 11.9 24.6
2023 369 31.7 11.6 29.3
2024 382 30.5 12.5 23.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grasse Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $253 (1.6%) $15,582 (98.4%) $15,834
2020 $46 (0.3%) $15,212 (99.7%) $15,258
2021 $110 (0.7%) $15,929 (99.3%) $16,039
2022 $202 (1.1%) $17,424 (98.9%) $17,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grasse 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 256th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 276th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Grasse Elementary School)75.374.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grasse Elementary School)72.867.3
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Grasse Elementary School)65.666.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Grasse Elementary School)92.290.3
 1.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grasse Elementary School)81.364.6
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Grasse Elementary School)67.458.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grasse Elementary School)80.976.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Grasse Elementary School)69.765.8
 3.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Grasse Elementary School)92.290.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grasse Elementary School)78.369.7
 8.6%
   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 Students430369
 14.2%
African American1314
 7.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2314
 39.1%
Hispanic3431
 8.8%
Pacific Islander00
White342287
 16.1%
Two or More Races1723
 35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24%29.3%
 5.3%

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Students at Grasse Elementary School are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Asian.

Grasse Elementary School ranks 239th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Pennridge Central Middle School
High : Pennridge High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 382 students attended Grasse Elementary School.


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