SRU Elementary School

Public K-5

 1 Church Street
       East Smithfield, PA  18817


(570) 596-3171

District: Athens Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1028th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,425 Help


Students who attend SRU Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Harlan Rowe Middle School
High:    Athens Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
3.3%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details SRU Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.57. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.5%), Hispanic (3.3%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at SRU Elementary School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at SRU Elementary School is $20,425.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

SRU Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks SRU Elementary School 1028th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See SRU Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Athens Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Athens Area School District 429th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for SRU Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at SRU Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 30.17 1105th 1474 25.0%
2016 37.28 1102nd 1554 29.1%
2017 41.55 1053rd 1547 31.9%
2018 42.93 1030th 1530 32.7%
2019 59.30 746th 1544 51.7%
2021 59.52 649th 1433 54.7%
2022 51.63 866th 1534 43.5%
2023 39.57 1028th 1534 33.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at SRU Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.46 998th 1414 29.4%
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Rank History for White students at SRU Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.61 1061st 1236 14.2%
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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.

SRU Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for SRU Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 398 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 405
2014 385 2 0 1 0 0 4 0 392
2015 373 1 0 2 0 1 5 0 382
2016 356 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 361
2017 345 0 1 3 0 0 3 0 352
2018 346 3 3 2 0 1 3 0 358
2019 350 4 2 4 0 1 4 0 365
2020 331 4 2 6 0 1 4 0 348
2021 346 6 0 6 0 0 4 0 362
2022 364 9 0 12 0 0 7 0 392
2023 374 6 2 13 0 0 5 0 400

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 SRU Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 405 26.8 15.0 51.6
2014 392 28.8 13.5 56.4
2015 382 27.0 14.1 54.7
2016 361 26.0 13.8 60.4
2017 352 26.6 13.2 56.8
2018 358 25.6 13.9 54.5
2019 365 25.6 14.2 51.5
2020 348 26.1 13.3 100
2021 362 25.1 14.3 98.9
2022 392 28.1 13.9 99.2
2023 400 31.1 12.8 100

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 SRU Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 405 26.8 15.0 51.6
2014 392 28.8 13.5 56.4
2015 382 27.0 14.1 54.7
2016 361 26.0 13.8 60.4
2017 352 26.6 13.2 56.8
2018 358 25.6 13.9 54.5
2019 365 25.6 14.2 51.5
2020 348 26.1 13.3 100
2021 362 25.1 14.3 98.9
2022 392 28.1 13.9 99.2
2023 400 31.1 12.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for SRU Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,410 (8.2%) $15,734 (91.8%) $17,144
2020 $1,604 (8.9%) $16,359 (91.1%) $17,963
2021 $1,622 (9.2%) $16,073 (90.8%) $17,695
2022 $2,545 (12.5%) $17,880 (87.5%) $20,425

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

Impact of COVID-19 on SRU Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 746th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1028th of 1534 Elementary schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (SRU Elementary School)52.326.6
 25.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (SRU Elementary School)82.341.7
 40.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (SRU Elementary School)48.344.5
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (SRU Elementary School)89.781.5
 8.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (SRU Elementary School)64.445.4
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (SRU Elementary School)38.827.9
 10.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (SRU Elementary School)64.150.8
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (SRU Elementary School)45.632.5
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (SRU Elementary School)89.781.5
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (SRU Elementary School)6946
 23%
   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 Students365400
 9.6%
African American46
 50%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White350374
 6.9%
Two or More Races45
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.5%100%
 48.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about SRU Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended SRU Elementary School.

Students at SRU Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Harlan Rowe Middle School
High : Athens Area High School

SRU Elementary School ranks 1028th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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