Chief Shikellamy School

Summary:

Chief Shikellamy School is an elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Shikellamy School District in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The school has 615 students and is ranked 988 out of 1,526 Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Shikellamy School District as a whole is ranked 389 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating.

Chief Shikellamy School's test scores are generally below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (40.3%), Science (83.3%), and English Language Arts (44.1%) were all lower than the state averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and multi-racial students performing relatively better, ranking in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, while white students and English Language Learners perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools. Additionally, the school has extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Shikellamy School District and nearby districts, Chief Shikellamy School generally performs worse. For example, Danville Primary School and Liberty-Valley Elementary School, which are in the Danville Area School District, have significantly higher test scores and rankings than Chief Shikellamy. Additionally, the school's ranking and star rating have steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that the school is struggling to improve its academic performance.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 338 Memorial Drive
       Sunbury, PA  17801


(570) 286-3728

District: Shikellamy School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
988th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,264 Help


Students who attend Chief Shikellamy School usually attend:

High:    Shikellamy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  618

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.2%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chief Shikellamy School ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Chief Shikellamy School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Shikellamy School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 101.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chief Shikellamy School is 18.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shikellamy School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chief Shikellamy School is $16,264, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Shikellamy School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chief Shikellamy School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chief Shikellamy School 988th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Chief Shikellamy School in the ranking list.)

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Shikellamy School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shikellamy School District 389th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chief Shikellamy School

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Rank History for all students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 13.65 1130th 1302 13.2%
2004 6.70 1195th 1308 8.6%
2005 14.33 1146th 1299 11.8%
2006 15.60 1374th 1545 11.1%
2007 24.67 1318th 1555 15.2%
2008 36.28 1195th 1551 23.0%
2009 33.72 1241st 1549 19.9%
2010 23.87 1347th 1579 14.7%
2011 29.65 1312th 1597 17.8%
2012 28.61 1300th 1599 18.7%
2013 32.17 1189th 1519 21.7%
2014 35.21 1120th 1467 23.7%
2015 40.47 999th 1474 32.2%
2016 44.20 1023rd 1554 34.2%
2017 45.08 996th 1547 35.6%
2018 33.65 1124th 1530 26.5%
2019 18.56 1262nd 1544 18.3%
2021 19.90 1148th 1433 19.9%
2022 40.17 1025th 1534 33.2%
2023 40.34 1014th 1534 33.9%
2024 42.23 988th 1526 35.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.55 51st 117 56.4%
2024 63.21 34th 128 73.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.37 157th 196 19.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.09 1020th 1414 27.9%
2024 44.39 886th 1432 38.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.83 956th 1488 35.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.81 716th 1043 31.4%
2024 38.35 655th 1084 39.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.66 970th 1495 35.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.42 278th 432 35.6%
2024 51.97 202nd 454 55.5%
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Rank History for White students at Chief Shikellamy School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.19 1001st 1236 19.0%
2024 27.13 990th 1229 19.4%
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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.

Chief Shikellamy School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Chief Shikellamy School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 320 17 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2003 320 17 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2004 304 18 3 22 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 288 24 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 262 27 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2007 245 39 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 244 31 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2009 237 32 0 31 0 n/a n/a 6 306
2010 226 23 1 35 0 n/a n/a 13 298
2011 206 17 1 59 0 0 14 0 297
2012 264 27 1 73 0 0 19 0 384
2013 243 33 0 71 0 0 25 0 372
2014 261 25 0 63 0 0 26 0 375
2015 258 21 0 58 0 0 29 0 366
2016 254 21 0 65 0 0 24 0 364
2017 233 16 0 59 0 0 22 0 330
2018 219 14 0 60 0 0 27 0 320
2019 223 15 1 59 0 0 37 0 335
2020 184 16 1 61 0 0 61 0 323
2021 213 10 0 66 0 0 46 0 335
2022 434 24 1 97 1 0 56 0 613
2023 427 21 1 108 0 0 58 0 615
2024 446 22 1 103 0 0 46 0 618

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 Chief Shikellamy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 362 22.1 16.4 53.9
2003 362 22.1 16.4 53.9
2004 347 22.1 15.7 0
2005 334 24.0 13.9 58.4
2006 311 24.5 12.7 0
2007 319 24.5 13.0 69.3
2008 310 21.3 14.6 64.5
2009 306 21.1 14.4 66.7
2010 298 20.6 14.4 76.8
2011 297 21.0 14.1 73.7
2012 384 20.1 19.0 78.9
2013 372 20.1 18.4 81.5
2014 375 20.1 18.6 82.1
2015 366 21.0 17.4 78.4
2016 364 22.0 16.5 83.5
2017 330 19.3 17.0 84.2
2018 320 19.2 16.5 82.8
2019 335 20.0 16.6 82.1
2020 323 20.0 16.0 68.1
2021 335 19.3 17.3 38.2
2022 613 35.2 17.3 99.5
2023 615 34.8 17.6 100
2024 618 32.6 18.9 101.3

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 Chief Shikellamy School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 362 22.1 16.4 53.9
2003 362 22.1 16.4 53.9
2004 347 22.1 15.7 0
2005 334 24.0 13.9 58.4
2006 311 24.5 12.7 0
2007 319 24.5 13.0 69.3
2008 310 21.3 14.6 64.5
2009 306 21.1 14.4 66.7
2010 298 20.6 14.4 76.8
2011 297 21.0 14.1 73.7
2012 384 20.1 19.0 78.9
2013 372 20.1 18.4 81.5
2014 375 20.1 18.6 82.1
2015 366 21.0 17.4 78.4
2016 364 22.0 16.5 83.5
2017 330 19.3 17.0 84.2
2018 320 19.2 16.5 82.8
2019 335 20.0 16.6 82.1
2020 323 20.0 16.0 68.1
2021 335 19.3 17.3 38.2
2022 613 35.2 17.3 99.5
2023 615 34.8 17.6 100
2024 618 32.6 18.9 101.3

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 Chief Shikellamy School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $888 (6.4%) $12,961 (93.6%) $13,849
2020 $1,364 (8.3%) $15,148 (91.7%) $16,512
2021 $1,655 (10.3%) $14,444 (89.7%) $16,100
2022 $2,004 (12.3%) $14,260 (87.7%) $16,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chief Shikellamy School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1262nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1014th of 1534 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)1645.3
 29.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)2851.5
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)14.939.1
 24.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Chief Shikellamy School)70.474.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)38.937.3
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Chief Shikellamy School)31.934.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)46.841
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Chief Shikellamy School)20.539.9
 19.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Chief Shikellamy School)70.474.9
 4.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chief Shikellamy School)37.843.7
 5.9%
   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 Students335615
 83.6%
African American1521
 40%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic59108
 83.1%
Pacific Islander00
White223427
 91.5%
Two or More Races3758
 56.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.1%100%
 17.9%


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Students who attend Chief Shikellamy School usually go on to attend:

High : Shikellamy High School

Chief Shikellamy School ranks 988th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended Chief Shikellamy School.

Students at Chief Shikellamy School are 72% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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