Shamona Creek Elementary School

Public K-5

 501 Dorlan Mill Rd
       Downingtown, PA  19335-4563


(610) 458-8703

District: Downingtown Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,861 Help


Students who attend Shamona Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.6%
Asian:
30.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Compare Details Shamona Creek Elementary School ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.6%), Asian (30.2%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shamona Creek Elementary School is 14.5. 5 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shamona Creek Elementary School is $14,861. 6 elementary schools in the Downingtown Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Shamona Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shamona Creek Elementary School 61st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Shamona Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Downingtown Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Downingtown Area School District 34th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shamona Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Shamona Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.89 58th 1302 95.5%
2004 92.07 29th 1308 97.8%
2005 86.50 55th 1299 95.8%
2006 87.34 41st 1545 97.3%
2007 89.62 23rd 1555 98.5%
2008 85.45 76th 1551 95.1%
2009 85.72 54th 1549 96.5%
2010 83.12 107th 1579 93.2%
2011 77.78 258th 1597 83.8%
2012 82.57 137th 1599 91.4%
2013 86.22 52nd 1519 96.6%
2014 85.92 71st 1467 95.2%
2015 90.03 52nd 1474 96.5%
2016 91.03 33rd 1554 97.9%
2017 91.68 26th 1547 98.3%
2018 93.39 8th 1530 99.5%
2019 92.95 14th 1544 99.1%
2021 91.77 50th 1433 96.5%
2022 94.23 14th 1534 99.1%
2023 91.89 61st 1534 96.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shamona Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.05 58th 1043 94.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shamona Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.94 13th 160 91.9%
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Rank History for White students at Shamona Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.46 117th 1236 90.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Shamona Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 593 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 606
1992 677 9 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1993 735 8 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1994 781 13 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1995 832 14 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1996 832 14 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 866
1997 837 15 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1998 615 3 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 634
1999 599 6 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 623
2000 603 6 11 9 0 n/a n/a 0 629
2001 590 4 11 7 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2002 578 8 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2003 578 8 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2004 581 12 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2005 600 9 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2006 603 7 30 3 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2007 614 10 47 2 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2008 604 11 49 5 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2009 454 14 60 9 0 n/a n/a 0 537
2010 463 15 61 8 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2011 440 10 55 8 1 0 3 0 517
2012 408 13 57 11 1 2 5 0 497
2013 387 10 47 14 1 1 6 0 466
2014 326 9 51 16 4 1 7 0 414
2015 408 9 137 14 0 1 7 0 576
2016 412 5 157 16 0 1 7 0 598
2017 410 6 177 14 0 1 3 0 611
2018 409 6 185 18 1 0 5 0 624
2019 397 6 181 14 0 0 5 0 603
2020 408 5 169 14 0 0 6 0 602
2021 358 3 185 15 0 0 17 0 578
2022 342 5 181 17 0 0 19 0 564
2023 329 6 164 22 0 0 22 0 543

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 Shamona Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 606 29.2 20.7 n/a
1992 694 33.1 20.9 n/a
1993 755 36.0 21.0 n/a
1994 812 38.5 21.1 n/a
1995 866 42.8 20.2 n/a
1996 866 42.8 20.2 n/a
1997 871 44.6 19.5 n/a
1998 634 32.0 19.8 n/a
1999 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
2000 629 34.0 18.5 0.2
2001 612 34.0 18.0 0.2
2002 598 34.9 17.1 0
2003 598 34.9 17.1 0
2004 617 35.9 17.2 0
2005 628 36.4 17.3 0
2006 643 36.9 17.4 0.2
2007 673 38.9 17.3 0.3
2008 669 40.9 16.4 0.6
2009 537 36.9 14.6 2.2
2010 548 36.9 14.8 2.6
2011 517 35.1 14.7 2.9
2012 497 34.9 14.2 2.6
2013 466 31.8 14.6 3.2
2014 414 30.0 13.7 2.2
2015 576 37.0 15.5 2.8
2016 598 37.0 16.1 3.3
2017 611 37.0 16.5 3.1
2018 624 39.0 15.9 2.9
2019 603 38.9 15.5 4
2020 602 37.4 16.0 4.3
2021 578 40.0 14.4 4.2
2022 564 38.2 14.7 4.8
2023 543 37.2 14.5 6.4

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 Shamona Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 606 29.2 20.7 n/a
1992 694 33.1 20.9 n/a
1993 755 36.0 21.0 n/a
1994 812 38.5 21.1 n/a
1995 866 42.8 20.2 n/a
1996 866 42.8 20.2 n/a
1997 871 44.6 19.5 n/a
1998 634 32.0 19.8 n/a
1999 623 32.0 19.5 n/a
2000 629 34.0 18.5 0.2
2001 612 34.0 18.0 0.2
2002 598 34.9 17.1 0
2003 598 34.9 17.1 0
2004 617 35.9 17.2 0
2005 628 36.4 17.3 0
2006 643 36.9 17.4 0.2
2007 673 38.9 17.3 0.3
2008 669 40.9 16.4 0.6
2009 537 36.9 14.6 2.2
2010 548 36.9 14.8 2.6
2011 517 35.1 14.7 2.9
2012 497 34.9 14.2 2.6
2013 466 31.8 14.6 3.2
2014 414 30.0 13.7 2.2
2015 576 37.0 15.5 2.8
2016 598 37.0 16.1 3.3
2017 611 37.0 16.5 3.1
2018 624 39.0 15.9 2.9
2019 603 38.9 15.5 4
2020 602 37.4 16.0 4.3
2021 578 40.0 14.4 4.2
2022 564 38.2 14.7 4.8
2023 543 37.2 14.5 6.4

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 Shamona Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $118 (0.9%) $12,553 (99.1%) $12,670
2020 $142 (1.1%) $12,464 (98.9%) $12,606
2021 $181 (1.3%) $13,867 (98.7%) $14,048
2022 $293 (2.0%) $14,568 (98.0%) $14,861

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shamona Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 14th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 61st of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Shamona Creek Elementary School)89.377.9
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shamona Creek Elementary School)88.481.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Shamona Creek Elementary School)81.682.2
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Shamona Creek Elementary School)98.190
 8.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shamona Creek Elementary School)94.289
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Shamona Creek Elementary School)89.281.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shamona Creek Elementary School)91.988.9
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Shamona Creek Elementary School)86.880.5
 6.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Shamona Creek Elementary School)98.190
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Shamona Creek Elementary School)91.486.7
 4.7%
   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 Students603543
 10%
African American66
American Indian00
Asian181164
 9.4%
Hispanic1422
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White397329
 17.1%
Two or More Races522
 340%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4%6.4%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shamona Creek Elementary School

Yes! Shamona Creek Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 61st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Shamona Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend Shamona Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center

Students at Shamona Creek Elementary School are 61% White, 30% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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