Summary:
Caln Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Thorndale, Pennsylvania, serving 451 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Coatesville Area School District, which is ranked 514 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Caln Elementary has a diverse student population, with 34.15% White, 30.82% African American, and 24.61% Hispanic students. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 26% of students proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 17.3% in the Coatesville district. This low academic performance persists despite Caln Elementary having the highest per-student spending, at $17,167, among the nearby schools analyzed. Additionally, 100% of Caln's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
In contrast, the nearby schools in the Downingtown Area School District, which is ranked 34th out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania, significantly outperform Caln Elementary across all academic measures. These schools have higher proficiency rates, higher rankings, and lower percentages of students from low-income families. The combination of Caln's high-poverty student population, persistent low performance, and high per-student spending suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, instruction, and school leadership, may be contributing to the school's challenges.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Coatesville Area School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
1232nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,167
Students who attend Caln Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.6
Number of students: 451
Racial breakdown:
White:
34.1%
African American:
30.8%
Hispanic:
24.6%
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Two or more races:
9.3%
Asian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%
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