Purchase Line El Sch

Purchase Line SD
16957 Route 286 Hwy E
Commodore, PA 15729
353 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.
353
Total Students
28.7
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    343 (97.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6%)
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: 353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 17
Kindergarten 41
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 40
Grade 4 45
Grade 5 76
Grade 6 53
Gender Ratio
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