Blue Ball Elementary School

Public K-6

 126 Ewell Rd
       East Earl, PA  17519


(717) 354-1525

District: Eastern Lancaster County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
928th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,401 Help


Students who attend Blue Ball Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Garden Spot Middle School
High:    Garden Spot Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  442

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50% Help


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Compare Details Blue Ball Elementary School ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Blue Ball Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Eastern Lancaster County School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ball Elementary School is 12, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ball Elementary School is $19,401, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Eastern Lancaster County School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Ball Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ball Elementary School 928th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Blue Ball Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Eastern Lancaster County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Eastern Lancaster County School District 370th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ball Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.81 348th 1302 73.3%
2004 47.62 823rd 1308 37.1%
2005 62.10 580th 1299 55.4%
2006 72.55 415th 1545 73.1%
2007 68.67 522nd 1555 66.4%
2008 64.62 630th 1551 59.4%
2009 67.73 526th 1549 66.0%
2010 60.23 778th 1579 50.7%
2011 55.04 904th 1597 43.4%
2012 63.78 734th 1599 54.1%
2013 66.30 608th 1519 60.0%
2014 73.18 413th 1467 71.8%
2015 66.25 569th 1474 61.4%
2016 66.71 600th 1554 61.4%
2017 61.31 710th 1547 54.1%
2018 49.76 921st 1530 39.8%
2019 47.79 960th 1544 37.8%
2021 46.29 877th 1433 38.8%
2022 53.80 820th 1534 46.5%
2023 46.55 928th 1534 39.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.17 803rd 1414 43.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blue Ball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.86 538th 1043 48.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.62 994th 1236 19.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Blue Ball Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 508 6 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1989 480 6 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1990 498 4 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 509 2 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 517 5 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 489 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1994 493 5 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 496 11 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 496 11 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 503 8 18 10 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1998 485 11 18 7 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1999 470 12 22 8 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2000 442 8 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2001 390 6 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 378 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2003 378 6 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2004 364 6 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 381 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2006 399 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2007 407 6 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2008 564 8 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2009 556 12 6 12 0 n/a n/a 1 587
2010 559 9 7 17 1 n/a n/a 8 601
2011 572 4 8 20 1 0 4 0 609
2012 545 4 11 22 0 0 5 0 587
2013 548 6 12 33 0 0 13 0 612
2014 556 6 13 40 0 2 13 0 630
2015 545 14 12 43 1 2 17 0 634
2016 525 12 12 46 3 2 15 0 615
2017 481 9 17 45 2 1 16 0 571
2018 483 11 15 46 2 1 18 0 576
2019 469 10 15 37 1 1 16 0 549
2020 448 12 9 31 1 0 21 0 522
2021 365 10 8 28 1 0 14 0 426
2022 367 11 8 30 1 0 13 0 430
2023 362 11 9 40 2 0 18 0 442

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 Blue Ball Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 24.4 21.4 n/a
1989 498 25.7 19.3 n/a
1990 513 28.0 18.3 0
1991 524 27.1 19.3 n/a
1992 537 27.5 19.5 n/a
1993 495 28.7 17.2 n/a
1994 513 24.0 21.4 n/a
1995 521 28.5 18.3 n/a
1996 521 28.5 18.3 n/a
1997 539 27.0 20.0 n/a
1998 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1999 512 26.0 19.7 n/a
2000 466 26.0 17.9 19.3
2001 407 25.0 16.3 19.2
2002 392 22.0 17.8 19.9
2003 392 22.0 17.8 19.9
2004 373 20.1 18.6 18.8
2005 393 19.5 20.2 19.8
2006 412 22.9 18.0 21.6
2007 422 22.8 18.5 24.4
2008 590 37.4 15.8 24.6
2009 587 33.4 17.6 24.7
2010 601 34.4 17.4 28
2011 609 35.9 16.9 25
2012 587 36.7 15.9 32.5
2013 612 36.9 16.5 31.4
2014 630 36.9 17.0 35.1
2015 634 36.0 17.6 39.4
2016 615 36.0 17.0 41.6
2017 571 39.3 14.5 47.5
2018 576 38.3 15.0 47.2
2019 549 38.3 14.3 47.7
2020 522 35.9 14.5 48.7
2021 426 34.0 12.5 42.7
2022 430 35.9 11.9 44.7
2023 442 36.7 12.0 50

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 Blue Ball Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 523 24.4 21.4 n/a
1989 498 25.7 19.3 n/a
1990 513 28.0 18.3 0
1991 524 27.1 19.3 n/a
1992 537 27.5 19.5 n/a
1993 495 28.7 17.2 n/a
1994 513 24.0 21.4 n/a
1995 521 28.5 18.3 n/a
1996 521 28.5 18.3 n/a
1997 539 27.0 20.0 n/a
1998 521 25.0 20.8 n/a
1999 512 26.0 19.7 n/a
2000 466 26.0 17.9 19.3
2001 407 25.0 16.3 19.2
2002 392 22.0 17.8 19.9
2003 392 22.0 17.8 19.9
2004 373 20.1 18.6 18.8
2005 393 19.5 20.2 19.8
2006 412 22.9 18.0 21.6
2007 422 22.8 18.5 24.4
2008 590 37.4 15.8 24.6
2009 587 33.4 17.6 24.7
2010 601 34.4 17.4 28
2011 609 35.9 16.9 25
2012 587 36.7 15.9 32.5
2013 612 36.9 16.5 31.4
2014 630 36.9 17.0 35.1
2015 634 36.0 17.6 39.4
2016 615 36.0 17.0 41.6
2017 571 39.3 14.5 47.5
2018 576 38.3 15.0 47.2
2019 549 38.3 14.3 47.7
2020 522 35.9 14.5 48.7
2021 426 34.0 12.5 42.7
2022 430 35.9 11.9 44.7
2023 442 36.7 12.0 50

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 Blue Ball Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $903 (5.9%) $14,482 (94.1%) $15,385
2020 $1,037 (7.0%) $13,740 (93.0%) $14,777
2021 $1,887 (10.6%) $15,876 (89.4%) $17,764
2022 $2,404 (12.4%) $16,997 (87.6%) $19,401

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ball Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 960th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 928th of 1534 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Blue Ball Elementary School)58.345.1
 13.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ball Elementary School)61.745.1
 16.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Blue Ball Elementary School)3639
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Blue Ball Elementary School)8472.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ball Elementary School)46.126.7
 19.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Blue Ball Elementary School)37.550
 12.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ball Elementary School)53.553.3
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Blue Ball Elementary School)38.440.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ball Elementary School)67.453.7
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Blue Ball Elementary School)4243.8
 1.8%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Blue Ball Elementary School)8472.9
 11.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blue Ball Elementary School)57.344.5
 12.8%
   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 Students549442
 19.5%
African American1011
 10%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic3740
 8.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White469362
 22.8%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.7%50%
 2.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 442 students attended Blue Ball Elementary School.

Students who attend Blue Ball Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Garden Spot Middle School
High : Garden Spot Senior High School

Students at Blue Ball Elementary School are 82% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Blue Ball Elementary School ranks 928th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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