B
Good
71/100

Purchase Line El Sch

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 16957 Route 286 Hwy E, Commodore, PA 15729
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 47th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.22 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 68th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
383
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%47/1000.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%68/100Students gain 1.22 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.92 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency60% (−2 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (−7 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%42%reading -7 pts, math -6 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +3 pts, math +9 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 16957 Route 286 Hwy E
City Commodore
ZIP Code 15729
District 4219830
NCES School ID 421983006893
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15729

Understanding the community around Purchase Line El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $38,804
Per Capita Income $32,295
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.3%
High School or Higher 80.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $100,400
Median Rent $690
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Purchase Line El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 96.3%
Hispanic/Latino 0.5%
Black 1.3%
Two or More Races 1.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 383
Teachers (FTE) 29.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Purchase Line El Sch?
Purchase Line El Sch has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Purchase Line El Sch?
Purchase Line El Sch has 383 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Purchase Line El Sch serve?
Purchase Line El Sch serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Purchase Line El Sch receive per student?
Purchase Line El Sch receives $24,058 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Purchase Line El Sch in 15729 ▼
Avg Home Value
$131,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+11.8%
% Renters
19.4%

Other Schools in 15729

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026