Purchase Line El Sch

16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

386

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Purchase Line El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	370
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
370 (95.9 %)
Two or More
9 (2.3 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.8 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Purchase Line SD
Phone:	(724)254-4312
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 54