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Lickdale Elementary School

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Summary

Lickdale Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 1-5 in the Northern Lebanon School District, with a student population of 127 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, particularly in science, and has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

Lickdale Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with 73.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 70.8% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's science performance is especially impressive, with 95.2% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state levels. This consistent academic excellence suggests that the school is providing a high-quality education to its students.

While Lickdale Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 42.52% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the nearby Union Canal Elementary School and Houck Elementary School have much higher percentages of 62.07% and 80.59%, respectively. This indicates that the Lickdale area may have a higher socioeconomic status compared to the surrounding communities. Additionally, the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio may contribute to its strong academic performance.

127

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

42.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

40 Fisher Avenue
Jonestown, PA 17038-9605

(717) 865-4012

District: Northern Lebanon School District

Students who attend Lickdale Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Northern Lebanon Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.0%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 35th percentile in 2013 → 87th in 2023

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Pennsylvania average (75% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 52 percentile points since 2013

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school75%

District avg49%

Pennsylvania avg49%

Not ranked this year

Lickdale Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

324^th of 606Northern Lebanon School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	84.7	198 of 1534	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.3	570 of 1534	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.4	485 of 1433	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.2	761 of 1544	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.1	822 of 1530	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	49.8	932 of 1547	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	61.4	718 of 1554	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.6	775 of 1474	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.6	961 of 1467	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.9	987 of 1519	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.3	1184 of 1599	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	35.9	1241 of 1597	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	26.8	1323 of 1579	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	34.2	1231 of 1549	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.1	1091 of 1551	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	35.1	1205 of 1555	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	53.0	885 of 1545	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2005	72.2	360 of 1299	72.3%	★★★★☆
2004	16.8	1113 of 1308	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	33.6	955 of 1302	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	83.5	137 of 1414	90.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2023	72.9	310 of 1236	74.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)90th percentile+3 vs school

White (2023)75th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2022-2023) ?

Science95%+30 vs state

Math73%+34 vs state

English Language Arts71%+17 vs state

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What district is Lickdale Elementary School in?

Northern Lebanon School District

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Students at Lickdale Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 127 students attended Lickdale Elementary School.

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