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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
Top 54%
English Language Arts4/10 · #947 · 39th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #744 · 52nd percentile
Science5/10 · #738 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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