Clarion Area Elementary School

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Clarion Area Elementary School ranks 775 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public K-6

800 Boundary St
Clarion, PA 16214-1655

(814) 226-8118

District: Clarion Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
775^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,108

Students who attend Clarion Area Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clarion Area Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Two or more races:

5.5%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clarion Area Elementary School ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), two or more races (5.5%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clarion Area Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Clarion Area Elementary School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clarion Area Elementary School is $18,108.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Clarion Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion Area Elementary School 775^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clarion Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Clarion Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clarion Area School District 232^nd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clarion Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	47.20	801^st	1302	38.5%
2004	67.11	492^nd	1308	62.4%
2005	60.74	612^th	1299	52.9%
2006	64.06	612^th	1545	60.4%
2007	61.86	699^th	1555	55.0%
2008	68.48	520^th	1551	66.5%
2009	78.19	245^th	1549	84.2%
2010	71.67	457^th	1579	71.1%
2011	74.54	356^th	1597	77.7%
2012	71.30	506^th	1599	68.4%
2013	67.68	574^th	1519	62.2%
2014	52.69	879^th	1467	40.1%
2015	58.05	744^th	1474	49.5%
2016	64.19	662^nd	1554	57.4%
2017	51.17	913^th	1547	41.0%
2018	56.97	792^nd	1530	48.2%
2019	67.52	559^th	1544	63.8%
2021	61.79	594^th	1433	58.5%
2022	58.82	714^th	1534	53.5%
2023	55.94	775^th	1534	49.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.30	621^st	1414	56.1%

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Rank History for White students at Clarion Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.12	851^st	1236	31.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	507	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	525
1989	536	10	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	553
1990	553	11	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	571
1991	539	7	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	556
1992	538	9	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	555
1993	532	8	11	1	0	n/a	n/a	552
1994	515	3	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	526
1995	489	1	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	501
1996	489	1	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	501
1997	490	4	10	6	2	n/a	n/a	512
1998	490	6	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	507
1999	463	10	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	484
2000	438	14	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	457
2001	440	18	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	474
2002	423	12	11	6	3	n/a	n/a	455
2003	423	12	11	6	3	n/a	n/a	455
2004	416	20	12	7	1	n/a	n/a	456
2005	420	17	10	10	0	n/a	n/a	457
2006	435	18	10	12	0	n/a	n/a	475
2007	445	12	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	472
2008	407	13	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	428
2009	411	10	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	429
2010	425	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	439
2011	381	12	2	2	0	2	0	399
2012	370	10	3	3	0	0	3	389
2013	395	12	0	3	0	0	5	415
2014	350	18	2	4	0	0	14	388
2015	359	19	12	6	0	0	15	411
2016	310	18	10	7	0	0	12	357
2017	353	16	12	8	0	1	15	405
2018	350	15	12	15	0	1	16	409
2019	351	15	7	14	0	1	17	405
2020	338	10	8	13	0	1	16	386
2021	336	12	4	12	0	0	14	378
2022	338	17	3	15	0	0	16	389
2023	362	16	5	15	0	0	23	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	525	22.0	23.8	n/a
1989	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1990	571	33.0	17.3	0
1991	556	33.0	16.8	n/a
1992	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
1993	552	32.0	17.3	n/a
1994	526	30.0	17.5	n/a
1995	501	29.0	17.3	n/a
1996	501	29.0	17.3	n/a
1997	512	30.5	16.8	n/a
1998	507	31.0	16.4	n/a
1999	484	32.0	15.1	n/a
2000	457	32.0	14.3	26
2001	474	34.0	13.9	27.8
2002	455	33.4	13.6	27
2003	455	33.4	13.6	27
2004	456	32.0	14.3	31.8
2005	457	32.4	14.1	26.9
2006	475	31.4	15.1	30.5
2007	472	31.4	15.0	31.1
2008	428	32.0	13.4	30.1
2009	429	32.4	13.2	31.2
2010	439	31.4	13.9	32.6
2011	399	30.4	13.1	34.1
2012	389	29.2	13.2	29
2013	415	28.1	14.7	36.6
2014	388	26.0	14.9	38.4
2015	411	29.0	14.1	37
2016	357	30.0	11.9	40.9
2017	405	31.3	12.9	39.3
2018	409	30.5	13.3	41.6
2019	405	29.7	13.5	45.4
2020	386	30.3	12.7	n/a
2021	378	29.7	12.6	54.2
2022	389	30.1	12.8	56.8
2023	421	32.9	12.7	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Clarion Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	525	22.0	23.8	n/a
1989	553	30.0	18.4	n/a
1990	571	33.0	17.3	0
1991	556	33.0	16.8	n/a
1992	555	31.0	17.9	n/a
1993	552	32.0	17.3	n/a
1994	526	30.0	17.5	n/a
1995	501	29.0	17.3	n/a
1996	501	29.0	17.3	n/a
1997	512	30.5	16.8	n/a
1998	507	31.0	16.4	n/a
1999	484	32.0	15.1	n/a
2000	457	32.0	14.3	26
2001	474	34.0	13.9	27.8
2002	455	33.4	13.6	27
2003	455	33.4	13.6	27
2004	456	32.0	14.3	31.8
2005	457	32.4	14.1	26.9
2006	475	31.4	15.1	30.5
2007	472	31.4	15.0	31.1
2008	428	32.0	13.4	30.1
2009	429	32.4	13.2	31.2
2010	439	31.4	13.9	32.6
2011	399	30.4	13.1	34.1
2012	389	29.2	13.2	29
2013	415	28.1	14.7	36.6
2014	388	26.0	14.9	38.4
2015	411	29.0	14.1	37
2016	357	30.0	11.9	40.9
2017	405	31.3	12.9	39.3
2018	409	30.5	13.3	41.6
2019	405	29.7	13.5	45.4
2020	386	30.3	12.7	n/a
2021	378	29.7	12.6	54.2
2022	389	30.1	12.8	56.8
2023	421	32.9	12.7	59.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Clarion Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,377 (8.0%)	$15,862 (92.0%)	$17,239
2020	$1,451 (8.2%)	$16,142 (91.7%)	$17,594
2021	$1,459 (8.1%)	$16,633 (91.9%)	$18,092
2022	$1,789 (9.9%)	$16,320 (90.1%)	$18,108

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clarion Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 559^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 775^th of 1534 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)	65.4	56.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)	78.4	52.9	25.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)	62.3	47.6	14.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clarion Area Elementary School)	88.7	78.6	10.1%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)	69.2	52.4	16.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)	50.8	44.5	6.3%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)	64.6	58.5	6.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)	45.3	25.4	19.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)	62.2	61.9	0.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Clarion Area Elementary School)	55.6	42.3	13.3%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Clarion Area Elementary School)	88.7	78.6	10.1%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clarion Area Elementary School)	68.3	57	11.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	405	421	4%
African American	15	16	6.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	5	28.6%
Hispanic	14	15	7.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	351	362	3.1%
Two or More Races	17	23	35.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.4%	59.9%	14.4%

Schools Near Clarion Area Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clarion Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	800 Boundary St	Clarion	16214	Clarion County	Clarion Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 226-8118	421	33	12.7	59.9%	362 (86.0%)	16 (3.8%)	15 (3.6%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.5%)	55.9	775^th of 1534 public elementary schools	49.5%		58.8	714^th of 1534 public elementary schools	53.5%	61	56.9	47.6	44.5	25.4	42.3	78.6	78.6	52.9	52.4	58.5	61.9	57.0	$18,108	$1,789	$16,320
Clarion-Limestone Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4091 C-L School Road	Strattanville	16258	Clarion County	Clarion-Limestone Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 764-6006	425	36	11.9	53.4%	412 (96.9%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	74.6	390^th of 1534 public elementary schools	74.6%		75.1	384^th of 1534 public elementary schools	75.0%	6	78.8	81.1	57.1	33.9	62.2	89.7	89.7	68.5	67.3	57.2	61.0	63.4	$16,778	$1,360	$15,418
Keystone Elementary School	Public	K-6	451 Huston Avenue	Knox	16232	Clarion County	Keystone School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 797-1251	389	33	11.9	55.0%	377 (96.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	73.5	417^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.8%		73.5	422^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.5%	5	91.1	61.4	47.1	39.0	58.0	85.9	85.9	82.2	67.8	66.7	54.3	66.8	$19,153	$2,852	$16,301
Sligo Elementary School	Public	K-5	2013 Madison Street Extension	Sligo	16255	Clarion County	Union School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 745-2152	253	21	12.0	99.6%	241 (95.3%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	41.8	991^st of 1534 public elementary schools	35.4%		41.3	1012^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.0%	21	50.0	34.0	28.2		36.2	80.8	80.8	43.3	49.0	41.0		44.8	$12,373	$1,503	$10,871
North Clarion County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10439 Route 36	Tionesta	16353	Clarion County	North Clarion County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 744-8541	322	25	12.8	47.8%	313 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	60.1	701^st of 1534 public elementary schools	54.3%		57.3	746^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.4%	45	72.7	55.6	62.5	51.2	59.5	80.0	80.0	48.5	35.6	60.6	46.5	46.8	$16,084	$2,584	$13,500
Redbank Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	1306 Truittsburg Rd	Hawthorn	16230	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 365-5141	208	19	10.8	100.0%	201 (96.6%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	74.2	403^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	73.7%		73.9	415^th of 1534 public elementary schools	72.9%	12	66.6	52.7	50.7		55.7	97.3	97.3	64.8	66.2	67.1		66.2	$17,264	$1,800	$15,464
Redbank Valley Primary School	Public	K-2	600 Vine Street	New Bethlehem	16242	Clarion County	Redbank Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 275-2680	211	17	12.7	100.0%	205 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)													$19,544	$1,734	$17,810
Hickory Grove Elementary School	Public	3-6	104 Jenks Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 849-1112	425	33	12.9	55.1%	415 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	67.9	536^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.1%		56.5	758^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.6%	222	65.0	43.8	50.9	64.8	55.1	87.5	87.5	67.6	42.0	66.1	63.9	59.1	$14,687	$1,102	$13,585
Allegheny-Clarion Valley Elementary	Public	K-6	776 Route 58	Foxburg	16036	Clarion County	Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 659-3555	318	28	11.3	47.5%	312 (98.1%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	59.1	721^st of 1534 public elementary schools	53.0%		57.6	740^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.8%	19	66.7	50.0	36.0	25.5	43.9	86.4	86.4	71.8	56.7	54.0	53.2	58.8	$20,552	$2,406	$18,147
Northside Elementary School	Public	K	280 Church Street	Brookville	15825	Jefferson County	Brookville Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(814) 849-1118	116	8	14.2	43.1%	112 (96.6%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)													$14,633	$1,098	$13,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Clarion Area Elementary School

How many students attend Clarion Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Clarion Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Clarion Area Elementary School?

Students at Clarion Area Elementary School are 86% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Is Clarion Area Elementary School a good school?

Clarion Area Elementary School ranks 775^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Clarion Area Elementary School in?

Clarion Area School District

What schools do graduates of Clarion Area Elementary School attend?

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