D
Needs Improvement
41/100

JoAnna Connell Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1820 E 38th St, Erie, PA 16510
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.57 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th 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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
540
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%22/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.57 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.97 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% 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 −8 points worse 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 proficiency50% (−12 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−11 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 -11 pts, math -19 pts17th percentile (list)
Black37%22%reading +1 pts, math +2 pts43rd percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading -6 pts, math -2 pts24th 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 1820 E 38th St
City Erie
ZIP Code 16510
District 4209300
NCES School ID 420930002021
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16510

Understanding the community around JoAnna Connell Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,949
Per Capita Income $29,473
Poverty Rate 11.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $151,600
Median Rent $784
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for JoAnna Connell Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 38.0%
Black 23.9%
Two or More Races 24.4%
Asian 9.3%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 540
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for JoAnna Connell Sch?
JoAnna Connell Sch has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 JoAnna Connell Sch?
JoAnna Connell Sch has 540 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does JoAnna Connell Sch serve?
JoAnna Connell Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does JoAnna Connell Sch receive per student?
JoAnna Connell Sch receives $24,260 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around JoAnna Connell Sch in 16510 ▼
Avg Home Value
$211,987
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,144
1-Year Change
+9.6%
% Renters
21.5%

Other Schools in 16510

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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