Purchase Line Elementary School

16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Purchase Line Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Purchase Line Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Purchase Line Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Purchase Line Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Purchase Line Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (PA)
#1654 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Purchase Line Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Purchase Line Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
1%
14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Purchase Line Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Purchase Line Elementary School's ranking?
Purchase Line Elementary School is ranked #1654 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Purchase Line Elementary School often compared to?
Purchase Line Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Penns Manor Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Purchase Line Elementary School?
404 students attend Purchase Line Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Purchase Line Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Purchase Line Elementary School?
Purchase Line Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Purchase Line Elementary School offer ?
Purchase Line Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Purchase Line Elementary School part of?
Purchase Line Elementary School is part of Purchase Line SD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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