Paxtonia Elementary School

Public K-5

 6135 Jonestown Rd
       Harrisburg, PA  17112-2633


(717) 657-3202

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
328th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,131 Help


Students who attend Paxtonia Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Central Dauphin Middle School
High:    Central Dauphin Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  689

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.7%
Asian:
17.4%
African American:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Compare Details Paxtonia Elementary School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 3rd among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Paxtonia Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.7%), Asian (17.4%), African American (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paxtonia Elementary School is 17.1. 11 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paxtonia Elementary School is $13,131. 10 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Paxtonia Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paxtonia Elementary School 328th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Paxtonia Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Central Dauphin School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Dauphin School District 342nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paxtonia Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 86.86 128th 1302 90.2%
2004 89.10 74th 1308 94.3%
2005 75.21 301st 1299 76.8%
2006 81.64 181st 1545 88.3%
2007 76.34 324th 1555 79.2%
2008 78.35 249th 1551 83.9%
2009 75.41 331st 1549 78.6%
2010 66.98 583rd 1579 63.1%
2011 75.67 318th 1597 80.1%
2012 79.27 235th 1599 85.3%
2013 80.67 210th 1519 86.2%
2014 78.35 266th 1467 81.9%
2015 81.54 230th 1474 84.4%
2016 79.25 295th 1554 81.0%
2017 77.77 330th 1547 78.7%
2018 71.89 452nd 1530 70.5%
2019 75.91 390th 1544 74.7%
2021 69.69 442nd 1433 69.2%
2022 79.43 299th 1534 80.5%
2023 77.64 328th 1534 78.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.97 17th 196 91.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.15 395th 1414 72.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.87 493rd 1043 52.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.98 102nd 160 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at Paxtonia Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.15 253rd 1236 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paxtonia Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 419 17 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1989 415 32 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1990 393 22 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 399 15 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1992 426 19 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1993 459 18 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 479 36 7 6 2 n/a n/a 0 530
1995 486 44 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1996 486 44 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 549
1997 503 53 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 525 46 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1999 548 48 16 13 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2000 546 53 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2001 558 56 21 12 1 n/a n/a 0 648
2002 574 64 28 21 5 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 574 64 28 21 5 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 602 81 31 26 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2005 511 82 27 25 1 n/a n/a 0 646
2006 479 73 44 24 3 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 479 75 48 23 3 n/a n/a 0 628
2008 480 79 52 27 2 n/a n/a 0 640
2009 490 76 58 31 1 n/a n/a 17 673
2010 466 76 62 25 0 n/a n/a 35 664
2011 434 62 61 37 0 0 44 0 638
2012 431 66 59 46 0 1 40 0 643
2013 432 61 65 41 1 1 43 0 644
2014 429 64 54 45 1 1 41 0 635
2015 423 69 63 46 2 1 39 0 643
2016 433 70 50 53 3 0 50 0 659
2017 433 67 60 58 3 0 49 0 670
2018 433 80 59 57 1 0 49 0 679
2019 416 85 69 54 1 0 48 0 673
2020 425 88 69 54 1 0 49 0 686
2021 391 84 68 45 0 0 43 0 631
2022 391 95 87 47 1 0 44 0 665
2023 377 92 120 57 1 0 42 0 689

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 Paxtonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 29.0 15.5 n/a
1989 457 25.4 17.9 n/a
1990 425 27.1 15.6 0
1991 424 28.1 15.0 n/a
1992 456 27.6 16.5 n/a
1993 488 30.0 16.3 n/a
1994 530 29.0 18.3 n/a
1995 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
1996 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
1997 578 32.0 18.1 n/a
1998 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1999 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
2000 626 36.0 17.4 3.7
2001 648 35.5 18.3 6.8
2002 692 37.7 18.4 8.5
2003 692 37.7 18.4 8.5
2004 741 42.1 17.6 7.2
2005 646 36.1 17.9 9.1
2006 623 34.9 17.9 10.9
2007 628 36.4 17.3 9.6
2008 640 42.2 15.2 12.5
2009 673 39.0 17.3 14
2010 664 41.6 15.9 13.5
2011 638 40.2 15.8 14.9
2012 643 36.6 17.5 15.2
2013 644 35.8 17.9 19.1
2014 635 38.8 16.3 21.1
2015 643 36.0 17.8 23.2
2016 659 39.0 16.8 26.3
2017 670 39.3 17.0 26.6
2018 679 40.7 16.6 27.8
2019 673 41.3 16.2 29.3
2020 686 41.2 16.6 26.5
2021 631 43.6 14.4 28.2
2022 665 40.3 16.4 34.4
2023 689 40.2 17.1 42.1

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 Paxtonia Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 451 29.0 15.5 n/a
1989 457 25.4 17.9 n/a
1990 425 27.1 15.6 0
1991 424 28.1 15.0 n/a
1992 456 27.6 16.5 n/a
1993 488 30.0 16.3 n/a
1994 530 29.0 18.3 n/a
1995 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
1996 549 32.0 17.2 n/a
1997 578 32.0 18.1 n/a
1998 592 33.0 17.9 n/a
1999 625 33.0 18.9 n/a
2000 626 36.0 17.4 3.7
2001 648 35.5 18.3 6.8
2002 692 37.7 18.4 8.5
2003 692 37.7 18.4 8.5
2004 741 42.1 17.6 7.2
2005 646 36.1 17.9 9.1
2006 623 34.9 17.9 10.9
2007 628 36.4 17.3 9.6
2008 640 42.2 15.2 12.5
2009 673 39.0 17.3 14
2010 664 41.6 15.9 13.5
2011 638 40.2 15.8 14.9
2012 643 36.6 17.5 15.2
2013 644 35.8 17.9 19.1
2014 635 38.8 16.3 21.1
2015 643 36.0 17.8 23.2
2016 659 39.0 16.8 26.3
2017 670 39.3 17.0 26.6
2018 679 40.7 16.6 27.8
2019 673 41.3 16.2 29.3
2020 686 41.2 16.6 26.5
2021 631 43.6 14.4 28.2
2022 665 40.3 16.4 34.4
2023 689 40.2 17.1 42.1

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 Paxtonia Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (1.8%) $11,426 (98.2%) $11,631
2020 $175 (1.5%) $11,643 (98.5%) $11,819
2021 $188 (1.5%) $12,609 (98.5%) $12,797
2022 $1,077 (8.2%) $12,054 (91.8%) $13,130

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paxtonia Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 328th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Paxtonia Elementary School)72.573.3
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paxtonia Elementary School)77.576.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Paxtonia Elementary School)56.660.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Paxtonia Elementary School)8684.5
 1.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paxtonia Elementary School)75.861.8
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Paxtonia Elementary School)63.756.3
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paxtonia Elementary School)80.370
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Paxtonia Elementary School)63.763.4
 0.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Paxtonia Elementary School)8684.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paxtonia Elementary School)77.869.6
 8.2%
   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 Students673689
 2.4%
African American8592
 8.2%
American Indian11
Asian69120
 73.9%
Hispanic5457
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White416377
 9.4%
Two or More Races4842
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.3%42.1%
 12.8%


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Paxtonia Elementary School ranks 328th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 689 students attended Paxtonia Elementary School.

Students at Paxtonia Elementary School are 55% White, 17% Asian, 13% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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