United Elementary School

Summary:

United Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Armagh, PA, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 463 students. The school is part of the United School District, which is ranked 96 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

United Elementary School consistently ranks in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels, particularly in Science where the proficiency rate is over 90% for all grades, compared to the state average of around 65%. United Elementary School also performs exceptionally well for certain student subgroups, such as male students and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, United Elementary School is able to achieve strong academic outcomes for these students, ranking in the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for this subgroup. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Greater Johnstown Elementary School and Conemaugh Valley Elementary School, United Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10775 Route 56 East
       Armagh, PA  15920-0168


(814) 446-5615

District: United School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,256 Help


Students who attend United Elementary School usually attend:

High:    United Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  460

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Hispanic:
2.0%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details United Elementary School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), Hispanic (2%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at United Elementary School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at United Elementary School is $21,256.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks United Elementary School 457th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See United Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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United School District:

SchoolDigger ranks United School District 96th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for United Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.99 666th 1302 48.8%
2004 59.89 609th 1308 53.4%
2005 39.75 942nd 1299 27.5%
2006 63.58 627th 1545 59.4%
2007 67.49 551st 1555 64.6%
2008 67.60 552nd 1551 64.4%
2009 65.29 614th 1549 60.4%
2010 60.25 776th 1579 50.9%
2011 63.34 690th 1597 56.8%
2012 70.10 549th 1599 65.7%
2013 68.09 565th 1519 62.8%
2014 66.64 578th 1467 60.6%
2015 68.40 520th 1474 64.7%
2016 64.81 645th 1554 58.5%
2017 67.04 576th 1547 62.8%
2018 60.32 717th 1530 53.1%
2019 64.69 623rd 1544 59.7%
2021 63.74 553rd 1433 61.4%
2022 69.35 506th 1534 67.0%
2023 67.33 547th 1534 64.3%
2024 71.65 457th 1526 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.59 365th 1414 74.2%
2024 79.20 204th 1432 85.8%
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Rank History for Female students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.36 562nd 1488 62.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.70 486th 1043 53.4%
2024 74.87 194th 1084 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 75.21 360th 1495 75.9%
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Rank History for White students at United Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.14 635th 1236 48.6%
2024 57.23 527th 1229 57.1%
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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.

United Elementary School Test Scores
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by a parent
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Open Quote The bullying in this school is sad. And not matter how much parents complain,nothing is ever done. And its not just students the teachers are just as bad. Close Quote



Enrollment information for United Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1009 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
1989 974 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 976
1990 920 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 923
1991 890 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1992 867 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1993 844 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1994 823 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1995 785 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1996 785 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1997 743 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 745 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 748
1999 729 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 726 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 719 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 724
2002 635 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2003 635 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 636
2004 621 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2005 663 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 660 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 666
2007 652 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2008 680 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 3 685
2009 679 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 3 687
2010 773 1 1 1 2 n/a n/a 3 781
2011 710 2 0 1 1 1 5 0 720
2012 617 1 0 1 1 1 4 0 625
2013 584 1 1 1 0 1 5 0 593
2014 574 4 3 1 0 0 7 0 589
2015 556 3 4 2 0 0 7 0 572
2016 534 2 4 1 0 0 7 0 548
2017 518 2 3 3 0 0 8 0 534
2018 511 1 5 6 0 0 8 0 531
2019 511 0 3 3 0 0 10 0 527
2020 487 0 4 7 0 0 13 0 511
2021 450 0 3 7 0 0 9 0 469
2022 460 0 2 7 0 0 7 0 476
2023 445 0 2 9 0 0 7 0 463
2024 444 0 2 9 0 0 5 0 460

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 United Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1013 52.0 19.4 n/a
1989 976 52.0 18.7 n/a
1990 923 51.0 18.0 0
1991 892 53.0 16.8 n/a
1992 868 53.0 16.3 n/a
1993 849 46.0 18.5 n/a
1994 831 46.0 18.1 n/a
1995 791 46.0 17.2 n/a
1996 791 46.0 17.2 n/a
1997 747 46.0 16.2 n/a
1998 748 46.0 16.3 n/a
1999 734 47.0 15.6 n/a
2000 728 47.5 15.3 49.7
2001 724 48.0 15.1 47.7
2002 636 47.0 13.5 45.1
2003 636 47.0 13.5 45.1
2004 623 47.0 13.3 51.8
2005 664 48.0 13.8 43.2
2006 666 50.0 13.3 39.2
2007 654 51.0 12.8 38.7
2008 685 51.0 13.4 37.5
2009 687 53.0 13.0 40.8
2010 781 47.5 16.4 40.1
2011 720 47.5 15.1 47.1
2012 625 46.0 13.5 33.9
2013 593 42.1 14.0 40.3
2014 589 42.3 13.9 39.4
2015 572 43.0 13.3 46.5
2016 548 44.0 12.4 49.1
2017 534 41.4 12.8 51.5
2018 531 40.4 13.1 55
2019 527 38.2 13.7 51.2
2020 511 38.0 13.4 49.9
2021 469 37.5 12.5 50.7
2022 476 37.5 12.6 55.9
2023 463 37.0 12.5 54
2024 460 40.0 11.5 54.6

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 United Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1013 52.0 19.4 n/a
1989 976 52.0 18.7 n/a
1990 923 51.0 18.0 0
1991 892 53.0 16.8 n/a
1992 868 53.0 16.3 n/a
1993 849 46.0 18.5 n/a
1994 831 46.0 18.1 n/a
1995 791 46.0 17.2 n/a
1996 791 46.0 17.2 n/a
1997 747 46.0 16.2 n/a
1998 748 46.0 16.3 n/a
1999 734 47.0 15.6 n/a
2000 728 47.5 15.3 49.7
2001 724 48.0 15.1 47.7
2002 636 47.0 13.5 45.1
2003 636 47.0 13.5 45.1
2004 623 47.0 13.3 51.8
2005 664 48.0 13.8 43.2
2006 666 50.0 13.3 39.2
2007 654 51.0 12.8 38.7
2008 685 51.0 13.4 37.5
2009 687 53.0 13.0 40.8
2010 781 47.5 16.4 40.1
2011 720 47.5 15.1 47.1
2012 625 46.0 13.5 33.9
2013 593 42.1 14.0 40.3
2014 589 42.3 13.9 39.4
2015 572 43.0 13.3 46.5
2016 548 44.0 12.4 49.1
2017 534 41.4 12.8 51.5
2018 531 40.4 13.1 55
2019 527 38.2 13.7 51.2
2020 511 38.0 13.4 49.9
2021 469 37.5 12.5 50.7
2022 476 37.5 12.6 55.9
2023 463 37.0 12.5 54
2024 460 40.0 11.5 54.6

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 United Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,152 (6.1%) $17,674 (93.9%) $18,827
2020 $1,179 (6.0%) $18,329 (94.0%) $19,508
2021 $1,155 (5.4%) $20,284 (94.6%) $21,438
2022 $2,731 (12.8%) $18,525 (87.2%) $21,256

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

Impact of COVID-19 on United 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 623rd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 547th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (United Elementary School)5559.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (United Elementary School)7059.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (United Elementary School)47.157.8
 10.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (United Elementary School)89.777.8
 11.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (United Elementary School)61.860.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (United Elementary School)63.345.2
 18.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (United Elementary School)55.950
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (United Elementary School)55.361.3
 6%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (United Elementary School)7572.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (United Elementary School)55.255.9
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (United Elementary School)89.777.8
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (United Elementary School)65.960.7
 5.2%
   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 Students527463
 12.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic39
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White511445
 12.9%
Two or More Races107
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.2%54%
 2.8%


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Students at United Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 460 students attended United Elementary School.

United Elementary School ranks 457th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

High : United Junior/Senior High School


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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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