Tri-Community Elementary School

Public K-5

 255 Cypress St
       Steelton, PA  17113-3138


(717) 939-9591

District: Central Dauphin School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1070th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,967 Help


Students who attend Tri-Community Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Swatara Middle School
High:    Central Dauphin East Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.6%
White:
24.5%
Hispanic:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Tri-Community Elementary School ranks worse than 69.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 10th 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 35.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Tri-Community Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.6%), White (24.5%), Hispanic (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-Community Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 3rd best among 13 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-Community Elementary School is $13,967. 7 elementary schools in the Central Dauphin School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Tri-Community Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-Community Elementary School 1070th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Tri-Community Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
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Hispanic students:
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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 Tri-Community Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.45 920th 1302 29.3%
2004 9.63 1166th 1308 10.9%
2005 12.19 1160th 1299 10.7%
2006 23.07 1322nd 1545 14.4%
2007 19.68 1357th 1555 12.7%
2008 19.30 1352nd 1551 12.8%
2009 28.63 1294th 1549 16.5%
2010 13.98 1425th 1579 9.8%
2011 23.04 1371st 1597 14.2%
2012 32.02 1279th 1599 20.0%
2013 25.61 1239th 1519 18.4%
2014 29.37 1167th 1467 20.4%
2015 31.48 1092nd 1474 25.9%
2016 33.01 1147th 1554 26.2%
2017 17.26 1281st 1547 17.2%
2018 8.21 1381st 1530 9.7%
2019 18.60 1261st 1544 18.3%
2021 14.27 1202nd 1433 16.1%
2022 22.65 1196th 1534 22.0%
2023 35.88 1070th 1534 30.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.44 704th 1414 50.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.05 799th 1043 23.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.38 115th 437 73.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.65 140th 432 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at Tri-Community Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.97 854th 1236 30.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Tri-Community Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 329 68 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 327 74 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1990 324 83 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 336 93 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 342 94 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1993 377 98 5 11 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 387 101 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1995 342 112 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 342 112 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 339 134 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 303 129 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 288 156 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2000 255 171 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 242 166 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2002 198 212 8 67 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 198 212 8 67 2 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 204 196 11 61 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 165 144 9 72 2 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 153 151 10 64 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 184 198 19 83 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2008 152 157 21 79 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 136 133 21 78 1 n/a n/a 16 385
2010 127 112 23 72 1 n/a n/a 32 367
2011 127 108 23 85 1 0 38 0 382
2012 122 102 27 108 1 0 50 0 410
2013 117 100 27 118 1 0 57 0 420
2014 114 105 22 101 2 0 61 0 405
2015 109 101 17 103 0 0 67 0 397
2016 94 111 20 106 0 3 62 0 396
2017 91 115 25 125 0 3 63 0 422
2018 88 133 30 118 0 2 55 0 426
2019 82 138 29 110 3 2 60 0 424
2020 103 144 35 104 3 0 55 0 444
2021 95 139 40 84 2 0 50 0 410
2022 87 153 42 81 3 0 44 0 410
2023 105 148 43 81 3 0 48 0 428

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 Tri-Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1989 416 23.0 18.0 n/a
1990 420 28.0 15.0 0
1991 437 31.2 14.0 n/a
1992 445 31.5 14.1 n/a
1993 491 34.5 14.2 n/a
1994 502 33.0 15.2 n/a
1995 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
1996 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
1997 497 33.1 15.0 n/a
1998 451 31.5 14.3 n/a
1999 474 29.0 16.3 n/a
2000 453 36.0 12.6 40.8
2001 442 32.0 13.8 48.2
2002 487 32.2 15.1 58.9
2003 487 32.2 15.1 58.9
2004 472 29.7 15.9 49.2
2005 392 24.6 15.9 73.2
2006 378 25.0 15.1 61.9
2007 484 29.3 16.5 49.8
2008 409 34.4 11.9 52.6
2009 385 31.3 12.3 57.5
2010 367 30.3 12.1 64.2
2011 382 28.5 13.4 62.8
2012 410 29.5 13.8 62.9
2013 420 29.1 14.4 62.4
2014 405 31.1 13.0 67.2
2015 397 30.0 13.2 69.3
2016 396 27.0 14.6 71
2017 422 27.8 15.1 74.4
2018 426 30.8 13.8 100
2019 424 30.8 13.7 100
2020 444 32.3 13.7 100
2021 410 34.7 11.7 100
2022 410 30.7 13.3 99.3
2023 428 31.5 13.5 100

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 Tri-Community Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 25.0 16.6 n/a
1989 416 23.0 18.0 n/a
1990 420 28.0 15.0 0
1991 437 31.2 14.0 n/a
1992 445 31.5 14.1 n/a
1993 491 34.5 14.2 n/a
1994 502 33.0 15.2 n/a
1995 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
1996 470 33.0 14.2 n/a
1997 497 33.1 15.0 n/a
1998 451 31.5 14.3 n/a
1999 474 29.0 16.3 n/a
2000 453 36.0 12.6 40.8
2001 442 32.0 13.8 48.2
2002 487 32.2 15.1 58.9
2003 487 32.2 15.1 58.9
2004 472 29.7 15.9 49.2
2005 392 24.6 15.9 73.2
2006 378 25.0 15.1 61.9
2007 484 29.3 16.5 49.8
2008 409 34.4 11.9 52.6
2009 385 31.3 12.3 57.5
2010 367 30.3 12.1 64.2
2011 382 28.5 13.4 62.8
2012 410 29.5 13.8 62.9
2013 420 29.1 14.4 62.4
2014 405 31.1 13.0 67.2
2015 397 30.0 13.2 69.3
2016 396 27.0 14.6 71
2017 422 27.8 15.1 74.4
2018 426 30.8 13.8 100
2019 424 30.8 13.7 100
2020 444 32.3 13.7 100
2021 410 34.7 11.7 100
2022 410 30.7 13.3 99.3
2023 428 31.5 13.5 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri-Community Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,078 (8.0%) $12,427 (92.0%) $13,506
2020 $955 (7.2%) $12,338 (92.8%) $13,293
2021 $1,192 (8.5%) $12,814 (91.5%) $14,006
2022 $2,156 (15.4%) $11,811 (84.6%) $13,967

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-Community Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1261st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1070th of 1534 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Tri-Community Elementary School)45.444.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Community Elementary School)49.140.8
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Tri-Community Elementary School)21.733.4
 11.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Tri-Community Elementary School)62.370.9
 8.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Community Elementary School)44.346.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Tri-Community Elementary School)18.724.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-Community Elementary School)2644.3
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Tri-Community Elementary School)27.134.5
 7.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Tri-Community Elementary School)62.370.9
 8.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tri-Community Elementary School)38.643.8
 5.2%
   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 Students424428
 0.9%
African American138148
 7.2%
American Indian33
Asian2943
 48.3%
Hispanic11081
 26.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White82105
 28%
Two or More Races6048
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Tri-Community Elementary School ranks 1070th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Tri-Community Elementary School are 35% African American, 25% White, 19% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Tri-Community Elementary School.

Students who attend Tri-Community Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Swatara Middle School
High : Central Dauphin East Senior High School


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