Old Forge Elementary School

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Old Forge Elementary School ranks 1092 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public K-6

401 Melmore St
Old Forge, PA 18518-1647

(570) 457-8391

District: Old Forge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1092^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,938

Students who attend Old Forge Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Old Forge Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 493

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.4%

Hispanic:

12.8%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old Forge Elementary School ranks worse than 71.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.74. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.4%), Hispanic (12.8%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Forge Elementary School is 12.2. (See more...)

Compare Old Forge Elementary School employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Forge Elementary School is $15,938.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Old Forge Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Forge Elementary School 1092^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Old Forge Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

Old Forge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Forge School District 405^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Forge Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	22.39	1072^nd	1302	17.7%
2004	36.54	942^nd	1308	28.0%
2005	65.05	526^th	1299	59.5%
2006	60.74	696^th	1545	55.0%
2007	50.19	960^th	1555	38.3%
2008	50.59	967^th	1551	37.7%
2009	50.44	969^th	1549	37.4%
2010	41.32	1155^th	1579	26.9%
2011	37.73	1225^th	1597	23.3%
2012	44.80	1127^th	1599	29.5%
2013	40.73	1106^th	1519	27.2%
2014	50.02	935^th	1467	36.3%
2015	54.20	823^rd	1474	44.2%
2016	50.94	914^th	1554	41.2%
2017	56.14	812^th	1547	47.5%
2018	63.21	661^st	1530	56.8%
2019	51.12	905^th	1544	41.4%
2021	29.21	1075^th	1433	25.0%
2022	32.34	1098^th	1534	28.4%
2023	33.74	1092^nd	1534	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.14	1002^nd	1414	29.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.87	616^th	1043	40.9%

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Rank History for White students at Old Forge Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.76	1057^th	1236	14.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Old Forge Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	430	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	432
1989	460	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	463
1990	481	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1991	453	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1992	482	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1993	498	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	502
1994	524	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
1995	531	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1996	531	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	537
1997	521	3	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1998	489	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1999	511	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
2000	522	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2001	523	6	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
2002	487	8	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2003	487	8	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	501
2004	482	12	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
2005	460	13	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	482
2006	438	7	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
2007	409	8	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	428
2008	410	15	6	21	0	n/a	n/a	0	452
2009	406	21	9	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	460
2010	420	18	7	32	0	n/a	n/a	4	481
2011	454	23	11	33	0	0	8	0	529
2012	434	15	12	30	0	1	12	0	504
2013	412	15	11	27	0	1	12	0	478
2014	438	12	14	25	0	2	17	0	508
2015	452	17	13	26	0	2	18	0	528
2016	430	10	11	31	0	1	26	0	509
2017	442	13	10	39	0	1	27	0	532
2018	410	15	10	38	0	2	28	0	503
2019	411	24	12	47	0	2	32	0	528
2020	410	27	13	51	0	2	29	0	532
2021	375	24	12	39	1	2	33	0	486
2022	377	23	13	54	0	2	28	0	497
2023	367	18	17	63	0	2	26	0	493

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	24.0	18.0	n/a
1989	463	27.0	17.1	n/a
1990	483	25.0	19.3	0
1991	458	26.0	17.6	n/a
1992	489	26.0	18.8	n/a
1993	502	24.0	20.9	n/a
1994	529	24.0	22.0	n/a
1995	537	28.0	19.2	n/a
1996	537	28.0	19.2	n/a
1997	527	28.0	18.8	n/a
1998	492	28.0	17.6	n/a
1999	516	30.0	17.2	n/a
2000	529	31.0	17.1	27.8
2001	533	30.0	17.8	28.3
2002	501	29.0	17.3	32.9
2003	501	29.0	17.3	32.9
2004	503	29.0	17.3	25
2005	482	29.0	16.6	34.2
2006	455	27.0	16.9	27.7
2007	428	28.0	15.3	37.6
2008	452	31.4	14.4	35.6
2009	460	36.0	12.8	35
2010	481	34.0	14.1	42.6
2011	529	35.0	15.1	42.3
2012	504	35.0	14.4	39.3
2013	478	34.3	13.9	42.7
2014	508	34.3	14.8	42.7
2015	528	35.0	15.0	43
2016	509	36.0	14.1	42.4
2017	532	35.8	14.8	44.4
2018	503	35.7	14.0	n/a
2019	528	36.0	14.6	47
2020	532	36.0	14.7	51.5
2021	486	35.7	13.5	45.9
2022	497	39.4	12.5	45.5
2023	493	40.2	12.2	49.9

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 Old Forge Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	432	24.0	18.0	n/a
1989	463	27.0	17.1	n/a
1990	483	25.0	19.3	0
1991	458	26.0	17.6	n/a
1992	489	26.0	18.8	n/a
1993	502	24.0	20.9	n/a
1994	529	24.0	22.0	n/a
1995	537	28.0	19.2	n/a
1996	537	28.0	19.2	n/a
1997	527	28.0	18.8	n/a
1998	492	28.0	17.6	n/a
1999	516	30.0	17.2	n/a
2000	529	31.0	17.1	27.8
2001	533	30.0	17.8	28.3
2002	501	29.0	17.3	32.9
2003	501	29.0	17.3	32.9
2004	503	29.0	17.3	25
2005	482	29.0	16.6	34.2
2006	455	27.0	16.9	27.7
2007	428	28.0	15.3	37.6
2008	452	31.4	14.4	35.6
2009	460	36.0	12.8	35
2010	481	34.0	14.1	42.6
2011	529	35.0	15.1	42.3
2012	504	35.0	14.4	39.3
2013	478	34.3	13.9	42.7
2014	508	34.3	14.8	42.7
2015	528	35.0	15.0	43
2016	509	36.0	14.1	42.4
2017	532	35.8	14.8	44.4
2018	503	35.7	14.0	n/a
2019	528	36.0	14.6	47
2020	532	36.0	14.7	51.5
2021	486	35.7	13.5	45.9
2022	497	39.4	12.5	45.5
2023	493	40.2	12.2	49.9

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 Old Forge Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$448
2020	$496 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$496
2021	$534 (100.0%)	$00 (0.0%)	$534
2022	$1,275 (8.0%)	$14,663 (92.0%)	$15,938

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Forge Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 905^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1092^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	12.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)	48.8	45.2	3.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)	56.3	42.6	13.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)	46.3	22.9	23.4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Old Forge Elementary School)	78.8	67.2	11.6%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)	67.1	31.4	35.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)	39.4	35.1	4.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)	61.5	42.1	19.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Old Forge Elementary School)	32.4	25.8	6.6%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)	73.9	51.7	22.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Old Forge Elementary School)	41.8	32	9.8%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Old Forge Elementary School)	78.8	67.2	11.6%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old Forge Elementary School)	64.2	41.4	22.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	493	6.6%
African American	24	18	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	12	17	41.7%
Hispanic	47	63	34%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	411	367	10.7%
Two or More Races	32	26	18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47%	49.9%	2.9%

Schools Near Old Forge Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Old Forge Elementary School	Public	K-6	401 Melmore St	Old Forge	18518	Lackawanna County	Old Forge School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 457-8391	493	40	12.2	49.9%	367 (74.4%)	18 (3.7%)	63 (12.8%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.3%)	33.7	1092^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.8%		32.3	1098^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.4%	6	45.2	22.9	35.1	25.8	32.0	67.2	67.2	42.6	31.4	42.1	51.7	41.4	$15,938	$1,275	$14,663
Riverside Elementary School West	Public	K-2	308 Davis St	Taylor	18517	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 562-2121	370	26	14.0	100.0%	261 (70.5%)	19 (5.1%)	56 (15.1%)	12 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$15,201	$1,426	$13,775
Riverside Elementary School East	Public	3-6	Kreig & School Streets	Moosic	18507	Lackawanna County	Riverside School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 562-2121	441	35	12.7	98.9%	306 (69.4%)	25 (5.7%)	69 (15.6%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.7%)	44.4	957^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.6%		54.6	805^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.5%	152	38.0	40.8	44.7	39.4	40.8	68.4	68.4	45.0	37.1	51.8	52.6	46.8	$16,161	$1,517	$14,645
Pittston City Intrmd Center	Public	2-4	110 New Street	Pittston	18640	Luzerne County	Pittston Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 654-2415	648	44	14.7	63.0%	493 (76.1%)	37 (5.7%)	84 (13.0%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.3%)	48.1	907^th of 1534 public elementary schools	40.9%		33.2	1091^st of 1534 public elementary schools	28.9%	184	56.6	29.4			42.6	74.3	74.3	59.4	45.6			52.4	$15,957	$2,459	$13,498
John F. Kennedy #7	Public	K-4	Prospect Ave & Saginaw St	Scranton	18505	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 348-3673	320	27	11.9	100.0%	67 (20.9%)	38 (11.9%)	147 (45.9%)	52 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.0%)	19.3	1238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	19.3%		9	1371^st of 1534 public elementary schools	10.6%	133	21.2	30.0			25.8	52.0	52.0	36.2	34.0			35.0	$17,931	$3,016	$14,914
Martin F Quinn Pittston Area Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-1	210 Rock Street	Pittston	18640	Luzerne County	Pittston Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 654-2415	465	31	14.9	57.6%	336 (72.3%)	26 (5.6%)	78 (16.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.9%)								(n/a)													$15,999	$2,459	$13,540
Frances Willard #32	Public	PK, KG-4	1100 Eynon St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 348-3692	348	25	14.0	100.0%	117 (33.6%)	48 (13.8%)	145 (41.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.2%)	35.2	1077^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.8%		29.5	1118^th of 1534 public elementary schools	27.1%	41	33.9	28.8			31.4	66.1	66.1	56.0	41.4			48.7	$16,077	$1,030	$15,047
McNichols Plaza	Public	K-4	1111 S Irving Ave	Scranton	18505	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 348-3685	361	23	15.5	99.7%	89 (24.7%)	45 (12.5%)	183 (50.7%)	25 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	20.3	1221^st of 1534 public elementary schools	20.4%		15.7	1256^th of 1534 public elementary schools	18.1%	35	18.9	18.2			18.5	69.7	69.7	27.5	33.4			30.6	$16,394	$1,613	$14,781
Charles Sumner #18	Public	PK, KG-4	North Sumner Ave & Swetland St	Scranton	18504	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 348-3688	236	17	13.5	99.6%	87 (36.9%)	44 (18.6%)	83 (35.2%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	12.5	1309^th of 1534 public elementary schools	14.7%		14.2	1283^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	16.4%	26	31.5	5.9			18.8	47.0	47.0	31.5	23.5			27.5	$12,589	$1,588	$11,002
John G Whittier #2	Public	K-4	700 Orchard St	Scranton	18505	Lackawanna County	Scranton School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 348-3690	449	34	13.2	99.8%	114 (25.4%)	49 (10.9%)	197 (43.9%)	46 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (9.4%)	11	1342^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	12.5%		15.5	1260^th of 1534 public elementary schools	17.9%	82	14.5	13.4			14.0	57.6	57.6	13.0	28.9			20.6	$17,408	$2,376	$15,033

Frequently Asked Questions about Old Forge Elementary School

Is Old Forge Elementary School a good school?

Old Forge Elementary School ranks 1092^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Old Forge Elementary School?

Students at Old Forge Elementary School are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Old Forge Elementary School in?

Old Forge School District

How many students attend Old Forge Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 493 students attended Old Forge Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Old Forge Elementary School attend?

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