Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Summary:

Slippery Rock Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 452 students in grades K-5 in the Slippery Rock Area School District in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. The school consistently outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 65.6% of students proficient or better in Math, 88.4% in Science, and 72% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 40.4%, 65.8%, and 53%, respectively.

Slippery Rock Area Elementary School has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools in recent years. In 2021-2022, the school ranked 94th out of 1,534 elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also performs well across different student subgroups, ranking in the top 20% for female students, male students, and students of low socioeconomic status.

Compared to nearby schools, Slippery Rock Area Elementary School outperforms many of its regional counterparts, including Moraine Elementary School (also in the Slippery Rock Area School District) and several schools in the Mercer Area, New Castle Area, and Franklin Area school districts. This further highlights the academic excellence of Slippery Rock Area Elementary School.


Detail:

Public K-5

 470 N Main St
       Slippery Rock, PA  16057-1020


(724) 794-2960

District: Slippery Rock Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,282 Help


Students who attend Slippery Rock Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Slippery Rock Area Middle School
High:    Slippery Rock Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Two or more races:
4.1%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Slippery Rock Area Elementary School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.8%), two or more races (4.1%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School is $9,282.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Slippery Rock Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area Elementary School 326th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Slippery Rock Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Slippery Rock Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Slippery Rock Area School District 62nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 46.30 810th 1302 37.8%
2004 34.51 969th 1308 25.9%
2005 55.89 709th 1299 45.4%
2006 50.07 966th 1545 37.5%
2007 42.63 1098th 1555 29.4%
2008 44.38 1084th 1551 30.1%
2009 48.65 1008th 1549 34.9%
2010 41.13 1158th 1579 26.7%
2011 44.07 1138th 1597 28.7%
2012 56.27 923rd 1599 42.3%
2013 56.16 866th 1519 43.0%
2014 63.09 663rd 1467 54.8%
2015 72.75 416th 1474 71.8%
2016 65.95 612th 1554 60.6%
2017 59.25 751st 1547 51.5%
2018 62.08 676th 1530 55.8%
2019 77.17 354th 1544 77.1%
2021 87.32 128th 1433 91.1%
2022 89.99 94th 1534 93.9%
2023 84.26 209th 1534 86.4%
2024 78.18 326th 1526 78.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.87 211th 1414 85.1%
2024 75.87 269th 1432 81.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.05 355th 1488 76.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.44 393rd 1043 62.3%
2024 60.99 347th 1084 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 78.34 298th 1495 80.1%
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Rank History for White students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.67 249th 1236 79.9%
2024 68.18 378th 1229 69.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 369 7 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 362 2 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1990 388 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1991 373 1 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1992 391 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 404 4 15 1 1 n/a n/a 0 425
1994 420 3 17 0 3 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 474 11 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 474 11 13 0 1 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 411 13 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 501 3 8 0 3 n/a n/a 0 515
1999 537 10 7 0 5 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 534 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 512 8 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 492 4 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2003 492 4 5 1 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2004 475 7 8 0 3 n/a n/a 0 493
2005 452 5 7 0 2 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 415 6 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 411 5 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 417 7 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2009 397 7 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 422
2010 408 9 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2011 383 7 10 1 0 1 1 0 403
2012 398 5 8 2 0 2 5 0 420
2013 428 4 8 1 0 2 7 0 450
2014 434 2 7 2 0 2 9 0 456
2015 445 2 9 3 0 1 8 0 468
2016 447 2 8 4 0 0 11 0 472
2017 454 4 11 11 0 0 8 0 488
2018 425 4 11 10 0 0 13 0 463
2019 416 7 12 10 2 0 17 0 464
2020 415 8 9 8 0 0 16 0 456
2021 404 6 6 8 0 0 14 0 438
2022 415 5 6 7 0 0 10 0 443
2023 418 8 5 9 0 0 12 0 452
2024 411 7 5 2 0 0 18 0 443

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 Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 20.2 18.9 n/a
1989 373 22.0 16.9 n/a
1990 397 18.9 21.0 0
1991 385 22.8 16.8 n/a
1992 399 23.2 17.1 n/a
1993 425 20.5 20.7 n/a
1994 443 20.5 21.6 n/a
1995 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 433 29.5 14.7 n/a
1998 515 28.5 18.1 n/a
1999 559 29.0 19.3 n/a
2000 542 30.0 18.1 24.2
2001 528 29.5 17.9 21.4
2002 504 28.5 17.7 29
2003 504 28.5 17.7 29
2004 493 26.5 18.6 27
2005 466 28.4 16.4 31.3
2006 431 21.9 19.7 27.1
2007 428 25.1 17.1 27.1
2008 433 23.6 18.3 29.3
2009 422 23.5 17.9 28.7
2010 429 26.8 15.9 31.5
2011 403 26.6 15.1 32.5
2012 420 26.8 15.6 32.6
2013 450 26.8 16.7 35.6
2014 456 31.1 14.6 33.8
2015 468 31.0 15.0 34
2016 472 31.0 15.2 34.1
2017 488 31.0 15.7 35.2
2018 463 31.9 14.4 35.4
2019 464 31.0 14.9 38.8
2020 456 30.5 14.9 34.6
2021 438 32.5 13.4 37.9
2022 443 31.0 14.2 37.2
2023 452 30.8 14.6 43.8
2024 443 30.8 14.3 49.2

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 Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 20.2 18.9 n/a
1989 373 22.0 16.9 n/a
1990 397 18.9 21.0 0
1991 385 22.8 16.8 n/a
1992 399 23.2 17.1 n/a
1993 425 20.5 20.7 n/a
1994 443 20.5 21.6 n/a
1995 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1996 499 29.5 16.9 n/a
1997 433 29.5 14.7 n/a
1998 515 28.5 18.1 n/a
1999 559 29.0 19.3 n/a
2000 542 30.0 18.1 24.2
2001 528 29.5 17.9 21.4
2002 504 28.5 17.7 29
2003 504 28.5 17.7 29
2004 493 26.5 18.6 27
2005 466 28.4 16.4 31.3
2006 431 21.9 19.7 27.1
2007 428 25.1 17.1 27.1
2008 433 23.6 18.3 29.3
2009 422 23.5 17.9 28.7
2010 429 26.8 15.9 31.5
2011 403 26.6 15.1 32.5
2012 420 26.8 15.6 32.6
2013 450 26.8 16.7 35.6
2014 456 31.1 14.6 33.8
2015 468 31.0 15.0 34
2016 472 31.0 15.2 34.1
2017 488 31.0 15.7 35.2
2018 463 31.9 14.4 35.4
2019 464 31.0 14.9 38.8
2020 456 30.5 14.9 34.6
2021 438 32.5 13.4 37.9
2022 443 31.0 14.2 37.2
2023 452 30.8 14.6 43.8
2024 443 30.8 14.3 49.2

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 Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $260 (3.0%) $8,350 (97.0%) $8,610
2020 $299 (3.4%) $8,376 (96.6%) $8,675
2021 $333 (3.7%) $8,721 (96.3%) $9,055
2022 $416 (4.5%) $8,865 (95.5%) $9,282

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Slippery Rock Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 354th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 209th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)82.470.9
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)83.870.9
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)67.866.1
 1.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)95.395
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)79.365
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)45.580.8
 35.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)6579.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)64.772.7
 8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)95.395
 0.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Slippery Rock Area Elementary School)75.972
 3.9%
   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 Students464452
 2.6%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian125
 58.3%
Hispanic109
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White416418
 0.5%
Two or More Races1712
 29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%43.8%
 5%


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Students who attend Slippery Rock Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Slippery Rock Area Middle School
High : Slippery Rock Area High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended Slippery Rock Area Elementary School.

Slippery Rock Area Elementary School ranks 326th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Slippery Rock Area Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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