D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Southeast El Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 499 East Pershing Ave, Lebanon, PA 17042
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 25th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 0th percentile
Resources
B+
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

36
Repit Score
out of 100
472
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%25/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%0/100Students gain 0.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.45 in 2009–19; 0th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs 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 −3 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 proficiency47% (−15 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency26% (−21 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
White75%45%reading +2 pts, math -17 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic37%17%reading -3 pts, math -8 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading -6 pts, math -12 pts16th 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 499 East Pershing Ave
City Lebanon
ZIP Code 17042
District 4213440
NCES School ID 421344002746
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 17042

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,366
Per Capita Income $37,855
Poverty Rate 8.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 33.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,300
Median Rent $1,042
Owner-Occupied 70.9%
Renter-Occupied 29.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southeast El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 71.4%
White 19.9%
Two or More Races 5.7%
Black 2.5%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 472
Teachers (FTE) 28.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Southeast El Sch?
Southeast El Sch has a Repit School Score of 36 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 Southeast El Sch?
Southeast El Sch has 472 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Southeast El Sch serve?
Southeast El Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Southeast El Sch receive per student?
Southeast El Sch receives $15,874 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Southeast El Sch in 17042 ▼
Avg Home Value
$310,391
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,457
1-Year Change
+7.3%
% Renters
29.1%

Other Schools in 17042

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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