Item: Ellwood City Area School District
Rating: 6
Author: �鶹������ý

Home > Pennsylvania > Lawrence County

Ellwood City Area School District

501 Crescent Ave
Ellwood City, PA 16117-1957

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Tel: (724) 752-1591

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ellwood City Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category

Attribute

Graduation Rate

Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 841 students in Ellwood City Area School District. This district's average elementary is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Public Elementary Schools in Ellwood City Area School District have an score of 43% (versus the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview

This School District

This State (PA)

# Schools

4 Schools

2,145 Schools

# Students

1,520 Students

1,108,977 Students

# Teachers

123 Teachers

82,943 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade

View Data

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
Kind	118	147
1	131	161
2	106	168
3	120	161
4	116	167
5	115	168
6	135	169

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Ellwood City Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (PA)

#306 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District
2023	#306
2022	#304
2021	#347
2019	#253
2018	#330
2017	#204
2016	#239
2015	#229
2014	#269
2013	#270
2012	#253

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

36%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	36%	38%
2022	34%	36%
2021	28%	38%
2019	45%	45%
2018	46%	45%
2017	52%	46%
2016	49%	46%
2015	48%	43%
2014	77%	72%
2013	78%	73%
2012	79%	74%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

59%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	59%	55%
2021	56%	55%
2019	70%	62%
2018	46%	63%
2017	69%	63%
2016	69%	62%
2015	67%	62%
2014	73%	70%
2013	73%	70%
2012	73%	71%
2011	75%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

64%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2022	64%	57%
2021	65%	64%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

92%

87%

View Data

Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	92%	87%
2022	92%	87%
2021	92%	87%
2020	92%	87%
2019	92%	86%
2018	95%	86%
2017	92%	86%
2016	95%	86%
2015	87%	86%
2014	92%	86%
2013	92%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.21

0.61

View Data

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	0.18	0.58
2022	0.18	0.57
2021	0.18	0.57
2020	0.16	0.54
2019	0.16	0.54
2018	0.14	0.53
2017	0.14	0.53
2016	0.14	0.51
2015	0.28	0.51
2014	0.14	0.50
2013	0.14	0.48
2012	0.14	0.47
2011	0.12	0.47
2010	0.09	0.46
2009	0.09	0.44
2008	0.09	0.43
2007	0.08	0.42
2006	0.07	0.41
2005	0.08	0.40
2004	0.07	0.40
2003	0.06	0.39
2002	0.06	0.37
2001	0.05	0.37
2000	0.05	0.35
1999	0.05	0.35
1998	0.05	0.35
1997	0.04	0.34
1996	0.04	0.34
1995	0.04	0.33
1994	0.04	0.33
1993	0.05	0.31
1992	0.05	0.31
1991	0.03	0.31

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% American Indian

n/a

% Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	2%	5%
2022	1%	4%
2021	1%	4%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	2%	4%
2015	3%	4%
2014	1%	4%
2013	2%	4%
2012	1%	3%
2011	1%	4%
2010	2%	4%
2009	2%	4%
2008	1%	3%
2007	1%	3%
2005	1%	2%
1993	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hispanic

16%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2023)
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	2%	14%
2022	3%	14%
2021	2%	13%
2020	2%	12%
2019	2%	12%
2018	1%	11%
2017	1%	11%
2016	1%	10%
2015	3%	10%
2014	1%	9%
2013	1%	9%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	8%
2010	1%	9%
2009	1%	7%
2008	1%	7%
2000	1%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Black

15%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	1%	14%
2022	1%	14%
2021	1%	15%
2020	1%	15%
2019	1%	15%
2018	1%	15%
2017	1%	15%
2014	1%	15%
2013	1%	15%
2012	2%	15%
2011	2%	15%
2010	2%	15%
2009	2%	16%
2008	3%	16%
2007	3%	16%
2006	4%	16%
2005	3%	16%
2004	4%	16%
2003	3%	15%
2002	3%	15%
2001	3%	15%
2000	2%	15%
1999	2%	15%
1998	3%	15%
1997	2%	14%
1996	2%	14%
1995	2%	14%
1994	2%	14%
1993	1%	13%
1992	2%	13%
1991	1%	13%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% White

89%

58%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	90%	62%
2022	90%	63%
2021	90%	63%
2020	92%	65%
2019	92%	65%
2018	93%	66%
2017	93%	66%
2016	93%	68%
2015	67%	68%
2014	93%	69%
2013	93%	70%
2012	93%	71%
2011	94%	71%
2010	95%	72%
2009	95%	73%
2008	95%	74%
2007	96%	74%
2006	96%	75%
2005	96%	76%
2004	96%	76%
2003	97%	77%
2002	97%	78%
2001	97%	78%
2000	97%	79%
1999	98%	79%
1998	97%	79%
1997	98%	80%
1996	98%	80%
1995	98%	81%
1994	98%	81%
1993	98%	82%
1992	98%	82%
1991	98%	82%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	5%	5%
2022	5%	5%
2021	6%	5%
2020	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%
2018	4%	4%
2017	4%	4%
2016	4%	3%
2015	5%	3%
2014	4%	3%
2013	3%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,623 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $20,249 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

This School District

This State (PA)

Total Revenue

$31 MM

$39,541 MM

View Data

Total Revenues Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$31 MM	$27 MM
2022	$29 MM	$25 MM
2021	$31 MM	$27 MM
2020	$29 MM	$25 MM
2019	$29 MM	$25 MM
2018	$29 MM	$24 MM
2017	$29 MM	$24 MM
2016	$27 MM	$23 MM
2015	$26 MM	$21 MM
2014	$27 MM	$21 MM
2012	$25 MM	$20 MM
2011	$26 MM	$21 MM
2010	$26 MM	$21 MM
2009	$25 MM	$21 MM
2008	$24 MM	$21 MM
2007	$23 MM	$20 MM
2006	$22 MM	$20 MM
2005	$22 MM	$18 MM
2004	$21 MM	$17 MM
2003	$20 MM	$16 MM
2002	$20 MM	$18 MM
2001	$19 MM	$19 MM
2000	$18 MM	$18 MM
1999	$18 MM	$18 MM
1998	$17 MM	$18 MM
1997	$17 MM	$17 MM
1996	$16 MM	$17 MM
1995	$16 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending

$31 MM

$38,578 MM

View Data

Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$31 MM	$25 MM
2022	$29 MM	$25 MM
2021	$31 MM	$25 MM
2020	$29 MM	$25 MM
2019	$31 MM	$25 MM
2018	$28 MM	$23 MM
2017	$27 MM	$23 MM
2016	$28 MM	$22 MM
2015	$27 MM	$20 MM
2014	$25 MM	$20 MM
2012	$24 MM	$19 MM
2011	$27 MM	$21 MM
2010	$27 MM	$20 MM
2009	$23 MM	$20 MM
2008	$22 MM	$20 MM
2007	$22 MM	$19 MM
2006	$21 MM	$21 MM
2005	$21 MM	$18 MM
2004	$20 MM	$17 MM
2003	$19 MM	$18 MM
2002	$18 MM	$19 MM
2001	$18 MM	$21 MM
2000	$17 MM	$18 MM
1999	$18 MM	$18 MM
1998	$21 MM	$18 MM
1997	$18 MM	$18 MM
1996	$15 MM	$17 MM
1995	$14 MM	$16 MM

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Revenue / Student

$20,623

$23,696

View Data

Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$20,475	$21,465
2022	$18,099	$17,423
2021	$19,653	$20,683
2020	$18,099	$17,423
2019	$17,623	$17,496
2018	$17,146	$16,267
2017	$17,337	$17,283
2016	$16,288	$16,027
2015	$14,918	$12,967
2014	$14,616	$13,618
2012	$13,055	$12,923
2011	$13,586	$13,182
2010	$13,242	$12,967
2009	$12,466	$12,476
2008	$11,705	$11,970
2007	$10,481	$12,325
2006	$10,530	$11,373
2005	$10,156	$9,887
2004	$9,407	$9,342
2003	$9,021	$8,561
2002	$8,519	$9,347
2001	$8,044	$9,246
2000	$7,644	$8,505
1999	$7,285	$8,127
1998	$6,987	$7,716
1997	$6,629	$7,409
1995	$6,348	$6,949
1992	$5,378	$6,008

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Spending / Student

$20,249

$23,119

View Data

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Ellwood City Area School District	Pennsylvania
2023	$20,104	$20,114
2022	$17,811	$17,371
2021	$19,297	$19,381
2020	$17,811	$17,371
2019	$18,555	$17,056
2018	$17,136	$15,644
2017	$16,495	$16,490
2016	$16,380	$15,754
2015	$15,516	$12,300
2014	$13,714	$13,435
2012	$12,288	$12,431
2011	$13,800	$12,980
2010	$13,773	$12,300
2009	$11,551	$11,944
2008	$10,847	$11,838
2007	$9,841	$11,937
2006	$10,173	$11,377
2005	$9,824	$9,707
2004	$9,165	$9,347
2003	$8,495	$9,243
2002	$8,050	$9,853
2001	$7,487	$10,315
2000	$7,166	$8,598
1999	$7,280	$8,268
1998	$8,418	$7,996
1997	$7,174	$7,728
1995	$5,745	$6,895
1992	$5,257	$6,055

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School District Data: Full School Distirct Dataset XML | Full School Distirct Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Best Ellwood City Area School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hartman Intrmd School

(Math: 39% | Reading: 63%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

Crescent Avenue & 4th Street
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-3241

Gr: 5-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Perry Lower Intrmd School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

619 Portersville Rd.
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-9458

Gr: 3-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

North Side Primary School

Add to Compare

Orchard & North Streets
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-1381

Gr: K-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

�鶹��ý Articles

January 31, 2026

Zero Tolerance Policies in Public Schools Today

An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.

January 31, 2026

The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today

Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.

January 30, 2026

Budgeting Hidden Costs of Public Schooling in 2026

Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: K-12
Enrollment: 1,520 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
: 92% (Top 20% in PA)
: Top 50%
: 36% (Top 50%)
: 59% (Top 50%)
: 64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education