Wharton Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 705 N Mary St
       Lancaster, PA  17603-2889


(717) 291-6281

District: Lancaster School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
797th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,389 Help


Students who attend Wharton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Reynolds Middle School
High:    McCaskey Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.9%
Hispanic:
36.8%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Wharton Elementary School ranks worse than 52% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.9%), Hispanic (36.8%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wharton Elementary School is 13.3. 10 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wharton Elementary School is $20,389. 7 elementary schools in the Lancaster School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wharton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wharton Elementary School 797th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Wharton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hispanic students:
White students:


Lancaster School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster School District 506th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wharton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wharton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.48 974th 1302 25.2%
2004 43.39 873rd 1308 33.3%
2005 25.65 1065th 1299 18.0%
2006 51.27 935th 1545 39.5%
2007 43.16 1090th 1555 29.9%
2008 35.46 1211th 1551 21.9%
2009 48.61 1010th 1549 34.8%
2010 39.42 1182nd 1579 25.1%
2011 29.09 1317th 1597 17.5%
2012 20.07 1368th 1599 14.4%
2013 27.64 1222nd 1519 19.6%
2014 46.13 1000th 1467 31.8%
2015 43.89 957th 1474 35.1%
2016 50.35 919th 1554 40.9%
2017 64.97 621st 1547 59.9%
2018 54.23 835th 1530 45.4%
2019 49.73 929th 1544 39.8%
2021 43.27 922nd 1433 35.7%
2022 47.26 939th 1534 38.8%
2023 54.43 797th 1534 48.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wharton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.68 737th 1414 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wharton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.77 88th 432 79.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wharton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.31 403rd 1236 67.4%
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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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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Friday, April 26, 2019

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Enrollment information for Wharton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 181 12 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1989 206 14 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1990 206 21 3 15 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1991 217 25 3 21 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1992 223 22 7 17 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 233 31 6 23 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1994 224 26 6 22 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1995 220 27 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1996 220 27 8 41 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1997 222 41 7 41 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1998 179 45 6 45 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1999 170 43 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2000 140 35 9 59 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2001 121 48 11 53 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 134 41 9 61 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 134 41 9 61 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 144 39 5 74 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 137 42 5 78 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 128 38 3 76 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2007 129 39 4 71 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 136 51 4 71 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2009 116 41 5 71 1 n/a n/a 0 234
2010 102 36 9 78 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2011 95 38 20 87 0 0 6 0 246
2012 113 47 16 115 0 0 13 0 304
2013 133 36 26 148 0 0 16 0 359
2014 121 37 23 149 0 0 16 0 346
2015 118 37 18 165 0 0 22 0 360
2016 129 30 18 164 0 0 26 0 367
2017 116 36 13 158 0 0 24 0 347
2018 108 29 14 156 0 0 25 0 332
2019 119 29 17 160 0 1 24 0 350
2020 128 31 11 171 0 0 26 0 367
2021 116 34 9 163 0 0 22 0 344
2022 106 29 1 148 0 0 23 0 307
2023 140 26 12 120 0 0 28 0 326

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 Wharton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 13.5 15.7 n/a
1989 242 12.4 19.5 n/a
1990 245 17.5 14.0 0
1991 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1992 269 19.5 13.7 n/a
1993 293 15.5 18.9 n/a
1994 278 15.5 17.9 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 311 15.5 20.1 n/a
1998 275 17.0 16.2 n/a
1999 267 15.7 17.0 n/a
2000 243 19.0 12.8 53.5
2001 233 20.0 11.7 49.8
2002 245 16.3 15.0 60.4
2003 245 16.3 15.0 60.4
2004 263 17.3 15.2 54
2005 263 13.3 19.8 56.3
2006 246 13.0 18.9 54.5
2007 243 14.8 16.4 58.4
2008 263 18.5 14.2 65
2009 234 17.2 13.6 63.2
2010 225 18.5 12.1 63.6
2011 246 17.5 13.9 61.8
2012 304 17.5 17.3 57.9
2013 359 18.8 19.0 64.9
2014 346 21.0 16.4 71.1
2015 360 23.0 15.6 99.2
2016 367 26.0 14.1 100
2017 347 27.5 12.6 100
2018 332 27.5 12.0 100
2019 350 26.5 13.2 100
2020 367 25.5 14.3 96.7
2021 344 26.5 12.9 99.1
2022 307 26.5 11.5 99
2023 326 24.5 13.3 100

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 Wharton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 213 13.5 15.7 n/a
1989 242 12.4 19.5 n/a
1990 245 17.5 14.0 0
1991 266 17.5 15.2 n/a
1992 269 19.5 13.7 n/a
1993 293 15.5 18.9 n/a
1994 278 15.5 17.9 n/a
1995 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1996 296 16.5 17.9 n/a
1997 311 15.5 20.1 n/a
1998 275 17.0 16.2 n/a
1999 267 15.7 17.0 n/a
2000 243 19.0 12.8 53.5
2001 233 20.0 11.7 49.8
2002 245 16.3 15.0 60.4
2003 245 16.3 15.0 60.4
2004 263 17.3 15.2 54
2005 263 13.3 19.8 56.3
2006 246 13.0 18.9 54.5
2007 243 14.8 16.4 58.4
2008 263 18.5 14.2 65
2009 234 17.2 13.6 63.2
2010 225 18.5 12.1 63.6
2011 246 17.5 13.9 61.8
2012 304 17.5 17.3 57.9
2013 359 18.8 19.0 64.9
2014 346 21.0 16.4 71.1
2015 360 23.0 15.6 99.2
2016 367 26.0 14.1 100
2017 347 27.5 12.6 100
2018 332 27.5 12.0 100
2019 350 26.5 13.2 100
2020 367 25.5 14.3 96.7
2021 344 26.5 12.9 99.1
2022 307 26.5 11.5 99
2023 326 24.5 13.3 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wharton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,046 (6.8%) $14,305 (93.2%) $15,351
2020 $1,241 (7.6%) $14,987 (92.4%) $16,228
2021 $2,448 (14.0%) $15,007 (86.0%) $17,455
2022 $3,296 (16.2%) $17,094 (83.8%) $20,389

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wharton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 929th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 797th of 1534 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Wharton Elementary School)62.743.1
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wharton Elementary School)64.452
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Wharton Elementary School)33.345.6
 12.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wharton Elementary School)71.976.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton Elementary School)63.265.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Wharton Elementary School)38.833.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wharton Elementary School)67.467.5
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Wharton Elementary School)45.441.1
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Wharton Elementary School)71.976.1
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wharton Elementary School)64.961
 3.9%
   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 Students350326
 6.9%
African American2926
 10.3%
American Indian00
Asian1712
 29.4%
Hispanic160120
 25%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White119140
 17.6%
Two or More Races2428
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Wharton Elementary School ranks 797th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Reynolds Middle School
High : McCaskey Campus

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Wharton Elementary School.

Students at Wharton Elementary School are 43% White, 37% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 4% Asian.


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