PURCHASE LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Purchase Line El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Purchase Line SD school district, located in Commodore, PA with about 451 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Purchase Line El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Purchase Line Elementary School is located in Commodore, Pennsylvania, and serves as a key educational facility within the Purchase Line School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the primary grade levels. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where students, teachers, and families work collaboratively to foster both social and intellectual growth.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle and high school by offering a standard elementary curriculum that encompasses core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Purchase Line Elementary typically engages in activities designed to encourage community involvement and student development. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school strives to provide a safe and effective learning experience for all children residing within its service area.

For more information, contact Purchase Line El Sch at (724) 254-4312 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729-0374
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PURCHASE LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Commodore, PA with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Purchase Line SD
Total Students:
451
Teachers:
34.77
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 451 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PURCHASE LINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black or African American
0.9%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.