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United Elementary School

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United Elementary School ranks 686 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

686^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

United Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Armagh, PA, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 460 students. The school is part of the United School District, which is ranked 131 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

United Elementary School has shown consistent academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 457 to 686 out of 1,511 Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 5 years. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts (ELA) were 46.2% and 53%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%. The school's performance on PSSA Math and ELA has been generally higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels, and it has particularly strong performance in PSSA Science, with proficiency rates ranging from 77.8% to 91.1% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average.

While United Elementary School has shown strong performance for its male students, low socioeconomic status (SES), and disabled student populations, the school's performance for its female and white student populations has been relatively weaker. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 54% to 55.88% in recent years, may contribute to these disparities. Continued investment in resources and targeted interventions could help the school address these challenges and further improve its overall academic performance.

455

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,147

Per pupil spending ?

55.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10775 Route 56 East
Armagh, PA 15920-0168

(814) 446-5615

District: United School District

Students who attend United Elementary School usually attend:

High:

United Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 55th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Pennsylvania median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Pennsylvania avg45%

686^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

131^st of 606United School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	686 of 1511	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.6	457 of 1526	70.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.3	547 of 1534	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	506 of 1534	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.7	553 of 1433	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.7	623 of 1544	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	717 of 1530	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	67.0	576 of 1547	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.8	645 of 1554	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.4	520 of 1474	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.6	578 of 1467	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.1	565 of 1519	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.1	549 of 1599	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.3	690 of 1597	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	776 of 1579	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.3	614 of 1549	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.6	552 of 1551	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.5	551 of 1555	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.6	627 of 1545	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	39.8	942 of 1299	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	59.9	609 of 1308	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2003	56.0	666 of 1302	48.8%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	460 of 1030	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.9	194 of 1084	82.1%	★★★★☆
2023	48.7	486 of 1043	53.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	756 of 1466	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.4	562 of 1488	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.0	511 of 1369	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.2	204 of 1432	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	365 of 1414	74.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	599 of 1475	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	75.2	360 of 1495	75.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	39.8	782 of 1201	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.2	527 of 1229	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.1	635 of 1236	48.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)59th percentile+5 vs school

Disabled (2025)55th percentile~ school

Female (2025)48th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)35th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts53%+4 vs state

Math46%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
United Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10775 Route 56 East	Armagh	15920	Indiana County	United School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 446-5615	455	38	11.9	55.2%	439 (96.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	58.2	686^th of 1511 public elementary schools	54.6%		71.6	457^th of 1526 public elementary schools	70.1%	229	46.9	55.3	46.1	38.7	46.2	46.9	51.1	55.4	58.0	53.0	$25,147	$2,369	$22,778
Homer-Center Elementary School	Public	K-6	45 Wildcat Ln	Homer City	15748	Indiana County	Homer-Center School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 479-9077	378	34	11.2	63.2%	358 (94.7%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	53.5	769^th of 1511 public elementary schools	49.1%		54.9	793^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	48.0%	24	55.7	55.1	57.1	42.2	53.1	48.1	39.6	33.9	48.9	42.2	$21,076	$1,767	$19,308
Laurel Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	137 Education Lane	New Florence	15944	Westmoreland County	Ligonier Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 235-2723	238	21	11.5	96.6%	211 (88.7%)	12 (5.0%)	7 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	44.6	907^th of 1511 public elementary schools	40.0%		42.3	986^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.4%	79	52.0	45.9	30.0		42.4	52.0	40.5	43.3		44.6	$24,895	$3,462	$21,433
Blairsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	106 School Lane	Blairsville	15717	Indiana County	River Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 459-8883	405	33	12.4	103.5%	363 (89.6%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.9%)	51.2	805^th of 1511 public elementary schools	46.7%		54.8	796^th of 1526 public elementary schools	47.8%	9	49.2	54.0	55.2		52.8	37.7	41.2	47.8		42.4	$14,044	$800	$13,244
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-2	3704 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15909	Cambria County	Central Cambria School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-8421	105	15	7.1	95.2%	99 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)								(n/a)											$10,740	$1,017	$9,723
Greater Johnstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	196 Westgate Dr	Johnstown	15905	Cambria County	Greater Johnstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 533-5670	1,133	71	15.9	104.2%	345 (30.5%)	472 (41.7%)	92 (8.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	220 (19.4%)	3.9	1498^th of 1511 public elementary schools	0.9%		7.5	1401^st of 1526 public elementary schools	8.2%	97	6.0	12.0			8.7	9.9	12.5			11.0	$20,764	$7,292	$13,472
Blacklick Valley Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 W Railroad St	Nanty Glo	15943	Cambria County	Blacklick Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 749-9211	316	28	11.2	104.1%	295 (93.4%)	9 (2.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	39.1	979^th of 1511 public elementary schools	35.2%		51.8	838^th of 1526 public elementary schools	45.1%	141	64.8	34.1	63.9	18.9	44.8	48.6	31.8	33.4	16.2	32.5	$17,104	$4,696	$12,408
Conemaugh Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1340 William Penn Avenue	Johnstown	15906	Cambria County	Conemaugh Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(814) 535-6970	374	31	11.9		318 (85.0%)	18 (4.8%)	11 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	24	1148^th of 1511 public elementary schools	24.0%		39.8	1009^th of 1526 public elementary schools	33.9%	139	33.4	35.0	23.0	17.0	26.6	36.9	40.0	19.7	33.9	31.7	$18,708	$1,522	$17,186
East Pike Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	501 E Pike	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 463-8567	445	34	13.0	52.8%	373 (83.8%)	19 (4.3%)	17 (3.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.7%)								(n/a)	64.9				64.9	62.7				62.7	$20,591	$1,237	$19,354
Horace Mann Elementary School	Public	4-5	205 S 5th St	Indiana	15701	Indiana County	Indiana Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 463-8560	190	16	11.5	45.3%	164 (86.3%)	8 (4.2%)	2 (1.1%)	6 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.3%)	79.5	288^th of 1511 public elementary schools	80.9%		76.6	360^th of 1526 public elementary schools	76.4%	72		70.5	67.8		69.1		55.0	63.3		59.3	$19,299	$991	$18,308

Frequently Asked Questions about United Elementary School

What district is United Elementary School in?

United School District

What is the racial makeup of United Elementary School?

Students at United Elementary School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is United Elementary School a good school?

United Elementary School ranks 686^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of United Elementary School attend?

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

High : United Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend United Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 455 students attended United Elementary School.

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