George J Plava Elementary School

Public K-5

 120 Puritan Rd
       Mc Clellandtown, PA  15458-9720


(724) 737-5424

District: Albert Gallatin Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1225th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,367 Help


Students who attend George J Plava Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Albert Gallatin North Middle School
High:    Albert Gallatin Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
5.9%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details George J Plava Elementary School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (5.9%), African American (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Albert Gallatin Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George J Plava Elementary School is 14.5. 3 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George J Plava Elementary School is $13,367, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Albert Gallatin Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

George J Plava Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George J Plava Elementary School 1225th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See George J Plava Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Albert Gallatin Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Albert Gallatin Area School District 426th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George J Plava Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George J Plava Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 77.56 309th 1302 76.3%
2004 59.92 608th 1308 53.5%
2005 58.11 664th 1299 48.9%
2006 51.69 926th 1545 40.1%
2007 33.96 1215th 1555 21.9%
2008 51.65 947th 1551 38.9%
2009 51.65 938th 1549 39.4%
2010 25.43 1342nd 1579 15.0%
2011 27.63 1331st 1597 16.7%
2012 37.54 1215th 1599 24.0%
2013 25.50 1241st 1519 18.3%
2014 26.07 1191st 1467 18.8%
2015 28.32 1125th 1474 23.7%
2016 30.47 1177th 1554 24.3%
2017 28.51 1179th 1547 23.8%
2018 39.03 1070th 1530 30.1%
2019 41.25 1055th 1544 31.7%
2021 23.05 1126th 1433 21.4%
2022 24.84 1167th 1534 23.9%
2023 20.13 1225th 1534 20.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George J Plava Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.56 1224th 1414 13.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at George J Plava Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.86 752nd 1043 27.9%
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Rank History for White students at George J Plava Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.95 1201st 1236 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for George J Plava Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 386 40 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1989 387 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1990 394 32 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1991 379 41 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1992 412 51 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1993 417 53 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 426 55 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 438 56 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1996 438 56 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 498
1997 479 67 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 465 78 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 475 73 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2000 419 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2001 400 45 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2002 372 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2003 372 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2004 373 41 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 364 30 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2006 339 28 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 343 35 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2008 313 45 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 319 42 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2010 310 36 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 308 26 0 2 0 0 6 0 342
2012 304 24 0 1 0 0 6 0 335
2013 253 17 0 2 0 0 7 0 279
2014 258 20 0 5 0 0 7 0 290
2015 265 25 1 4 0 0 9 0 304
2016 279 21 0 4 0 0 11 0 315
2017 295 27 0 4 0 0 20 0 346
2018 278 24 0 3 1 0 20 0 326
2019 285 23 0 3 1 0 18 0 330
2020 296 27 0 1 1 0 23 0 348
2021 290 23 0 1 1 0 20 0 335
2022 295 21 0 0 0 0 21 0 337
2023 288 13 0 1 0 0 19 0 321

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 George J Plava Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 19.0 22.4 n/a
1989 429 18.0 23.8 n/a
1990 427 18.0 23.7 0
1991 422 19.0 22.2 n/a
1992 464 19.0 24.4 n/a
1993 471 17.0 27.7 n/a
1994 484 20.0 24.2 n/a
1995 498 22.0 22.6 n/a
1996 498 22.0 22.6 n/a
1997 549 25.0 22.0 n/a
1998 544 26.5 20.5 n/a
1999 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
2000 476 29.0 16.4 65.5
2001 445 29.0 15.3 67.6
2002 407 25.8 15.8 70.3
2003 407 25.8 15.8 70.3
2004 415 25.4 16.3 67
2005 396 24.6 16.1 72.2
2006 368 24.1 15.3 66.3
2007 378 22.2 17.0 65.3
2008 359 24.2 14.8 66
2009 363 23.2 15.6 66.7
2010 346 25.3 13.6 63.9
2011 342 23.0 14.8 66.1
2012 335 21.0 15.9 61.8
2013 279 19.0 14.6 64.9
2014 290 19.0 15.2 66.6
2015 304 19.0 16.0 65.8
2016 315 20.0 15.7 100
2017 346 19.1 18.1 100
2018 326 20.2 16.1 100
2019 330 20.2 16.3 100
2020 348 19.0 18.3 100
2021 335 18.5 18.1 99.1
2022 337 20.0 16.8 99.1
2023 321 22.0 14.5 100

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 George J Plava Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 427 19.0 22.4 n/a
1989 429 18.0 23.8 n/a
1990 427 18.0 23.7 0
1991 422 19.0 22.2 n/a
1992 464 19.0 24.4 n/a
1993 471 17.0 27.7 n/a
1994 484 20.0 24.2 n/a
1995 498 22.0 22.6 n/a
1996 498 22.0 22.6 n/a
1997 549 25.0 22.0 n/a
1998 544 26.5 20.5 n/a
1999 550 28.0 19.6 n/a
2000 476 29.0 16.4 65.5
2001 445 29.0 15.3 67.6
2002 407 25.8 15.8 70.3
2003 407 25.8 15.8 70.3
2004 415 25.4 16.3 67
2005 396 24.6 16.1 72.2
2006 368 24.1 15.3 66.3
2007 378 22.2 17.0 65.3
2008 359 24.2 14.8 66
2009 363 23.2 15.6 66.7
2010 346 25.3 13.6 63.9
2011 342 23.0 14.8 66.1
2012 335 21.0 15.9 61.8
2013 279 19.0 14.6 64.9
2014 290 19.0 15.2 66.6
2015 304 19.0 16.0 65.8
2016 315 20.0 15.7 100
2017 346 19.1 18.1 100
2018 326 20.2 16.1 100
2019 330 20.2 16.3 100
2020 348 19.0 18.3 100
2021 335 18.5 18.1 99.1
2022 337 20.0 16.8 99.1
2023 321 22.0 14.5 100

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 George J Plava Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,108 (9.6%) $10,458 (90.4%) $11,566
2020 $996 (9.6%) $9,356 (90.4%) $10,353
2021 $1,615 (13.4%) $10,482 (86.6%) $12,097
2022 $2,098 (15.7%) $11,268 (84.3%) $13,367

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George J Plava Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1055th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1225th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (George J Plava Elementary School)39.320.8
 18.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George J Plava Elementary School)56.941.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (George J Plava Elementary School)54.226
 28.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (George J Plava Elementary School)79.757.2
 22.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George J Plava Elementary School)6133.4
 27.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (George J Plava Elementary School)31.819.1
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George J Plava Elementary School)34.131.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (George J Plava Elementary School)42.822
 20.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (George J Plava Elementary School)79.757.2
 22.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (George J Plava Elementary School)5235.8
 16.2%
   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 Students330321
 2.7%
African American2313
 43.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White285288
 1.1%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended George J Plava Elementary School.

George J Plava Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at George J Plava Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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