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White Deer Elementary School

Milton Area SD · Northumberland County · 631 New Columbia Rd, New Columbia, PA 17856.0

(570)742-7614

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5/10
#841
Rank 841 out of 1,545
English Language Arts4/10 · #947 · 39th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #744 · 52nd percentile
Science5/10 · #738 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

White Deer Elementary sits in the small, quiet community of New Columbia, tucked along the West Branch Susquehanna River in rural Union County — the kind of place where everyone knows everyone and the pace of life is genuinely slower. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math being a modest strength, and it serves families who value a tight-knit rural setting over the hustle of a larger district. If you're drawn to small-town Pennsylvania living with outdoor recreation close at hand, this could be a comfortable fit for your family.

Student Demographics

260 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
205 (79%)
Multiple Races
24 (9%)
Hispanic
23 (9%)
African American
5 (2%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners11 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged138 (53%)
Students with Disabilities53 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

287
Enrollment
22.9
Teachers (FTE)
12.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1165 · 27th percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found