About This School
Elmwood Elementary School is located in Mechanicsburg, PA and is one of 6 elementary schools in Mechanicsburg Area School District. It is a public school that serves 379 students in grades 1-5.
Elmwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Elmwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Elmwood Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elmwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Elmwood Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Pennsylvania in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Elmwood Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Elmwood Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Pennsylvania average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Elmwood Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Mechanicsburg Area SD District Spending
$9,814Per Pupil
The Mechanicsburg Area SD spends $9,814 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 33% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Mechanicsburg Area SD District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Center at Filbert St 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| St Joseph School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Broad Street Elementary School 0.7 miles |  |
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| Northside Elementary School 0.8 miles | |
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| Upper Allen Elementary School 1.7 miles |  |
Data Sources: PA Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 1-5
- Mechanicsburg Area School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Elmwood Elementary School100 East Elmwood Ave
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
(717) 691-4578
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Test Scores
About the PSSA
What is it?
The PSSA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The PSSA also evaluated how well school programs enable students to master the standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels: below basic, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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TestRating
6 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Pennsylvania, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 PSSA Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 379
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Elmwood Elementary School had 36% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Pennsylvania had 33% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
70%
Black
17%
Hispanic
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Elmwood Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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