Clairton Elementary School

Summary:

Clairton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clairton, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 389 students. The school is part of the Clairton City School District, which is ranked 550 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clairton Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 1403 out of 1526 schools and a 0-star rating. The school significantly underperforms the state averages in all PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) subjects, including Math, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA). For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.2% of Clairton Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 40.4%. Similarly, only 22% of Clairton Elementary students were proficient or better in PSSA ELA, compared to the state average of 53%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Clairton Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For instance, Central Elementary (Elizabeth Forward School District) and Jefferson Hills Intermediate (West Jefferson Hills School District) significantly outperform Clairton Elementary in PSSA assessments, with proficiency rates often double or triple that of Clairton Elementary. Despite the high per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, Clairton Elementary School has not shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the past decade, suggesting that the school may need to implement comprehensive, evidence-based interventions to address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 Waddell Ave
       Clairton, PA  15025-1559


(412) 233-9200

District: Clairton City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1403rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,264 Help


Students who attend Clairton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Clairton Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

African American:
67.5%
Two or more races:
13.8%
White:
13.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Clairton Elementary School ranks worse than 91.9% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.47. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Clairton Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (67.5%), two or more races (13.8%), White (13.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clairton Elementary School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clairton Elementary School is $18,264.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clairton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clairton Elementary School 1403rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Clairton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Clairton City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clairton City School District 550th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Clairton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 18.68 1111th 1299 14.5%
2006 6.78 1455th 1545 5.8%
2007 7.65 1456th 1555 6.4%
2008 11.10 1425th 1551 8.1%
2009 6.34 1476th 1549 4.7%
2010 13.30 1431st 1579 9.4%
2011 2.74 1559th 1597 2.4%
2012 6.91 1498th 1599 6.3%
2013 10.90 1345th 1519 11.5%
2014 5.19 1355th 1467 7.6%
2015 9.99 1303rd 1474 11.6%
2016 8.76 1388th 1554 10.7%
2017 13.12 1324th 1547 14.4%
2018 7.05 1402nd 1530 8.4%
2019 10.81 1354th 1544 12.3%
2021 7.70 1290th 1433 10.0%
2022 10.87 1327th 1534 13.5%
2023 8.77 1380th 1534 10.0%
2024 7.47 1403rd 1526 8.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 14.40 1239th 1414 12.4%
2024 13.82 1274th 1432 11.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.19 1354th 1488 9.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.69 778th 1043 25.4%
2024 10.65 1060th 1084 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 7.63 1381st 1495 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.35 329th 437 24.7%
2024 28.38 321st 437 26.5%
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Rank History for White students at Clairton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.05 1165th 1236 5.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Clairton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 189 221 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1994 192 276 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1995 245 388 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1996 245 388 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1997 221 374 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1998 202 365 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 152 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2000 152 291 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 193 257 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 127 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2003 127 290 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2004 104 255 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2005 131 292 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2006 128 285 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2007 108 286 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 85 250 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 338
2009 69 262 1 0 0 n/a n/a 16 348
2010 86 256 1 1 0 n/a n/a 33 377
2011 105 279 0 2 0 0 41 0 427
2012 98 277 0 2 0 0 49 0 426
2013 101 301 0 9 2 0 46 0 459
2014 103 255 0 6 2 0 41 0 407
2015 105 281 0 8 2 0 39 0 435
2016 83 273 0 11 0 0 41 0 408
2017 85 293 1 11 1 0 45 0 436
2018 81 271 1 12 1 0 53 0 419
2019 76 275 1 14 1 0 56 0 423
2020 65 247 1 8 0 0 48 0 369
2021 69 222 1 9 1 0 52 0 354
2022 69 246 2 12 1 0 48 0 378
2023 68 249 2 15 3 0 52 0 389
2024 53 264 1 16 3 0 54 0 391

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Clairton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 410 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1995 633 38.0 16.7 n/a
1996 633 38.0 16.7 n/a
1997 595 42.4 14.0 n/a
1998 567 38.0 14.9 n/a
1999 449 32.0 14.0 n/a
2000 443 33.0 13.4 99.3
2001 450 35.5 12.7 99.3
2002 417 33.0 12.6 99.3
2003 417 33.0 12.6 99.3
2004 359 38.5 9.3 99.2
2005 423 38.4 11.0 99.3
2006 413 32.8 12.6 99.3
2007 396 30.8 12.9 99.2
2008 338 30.4 11.1 99.4
2009 348 31.1 11.2 103.9
2010 377 36.0 10.4 100.6
2011 427 29.3 14.5 87.1
2012 426 29.1 14.6 87.1
2013 459 34.0 13.4 87.6
2014 407 31.4 12.9 92.1
2015 435 32.0 13.5 99.3
2016 408 32.0 12.7 100
2017 436 30.0 14.4 98.9
2018 419 30.0 13.9 100
2019 423 32.5 12.9 100
2020 369 30.5 12.0 99.7
2021 354 28.5 12.3 99.2
2022 378 28.5 13.2 99.2
2023 389 25.5 15.2 100
2024 391 30.2 12.9 100

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 Clairton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 410 0.0 0.0 n/a
1994 468 30.0 15.6 n/a
1995 633 38.0 16.7 n/a
1996 633 38.0 16.7 n/a
1997 595 42.4 14.0 n/a
1998 567 38.0 14.9 n/a
1999 449 32.0 14.0 n/a
2000 443 33.0 13.4 99.3
2001 450 35.5 12.7 99.3
2002 417 33.0 12.6 99.3
2003 417 33.0 12.6 99.3
2004 359 38.5 9.3 99.2
2005 423 38.4 11.0 99.3
2006 413 32.8 12.6 99.3
2007 396 30.8 12.9 99.2
2008 338 30.4 11.1 99.4
2009 348 31.1 11.2 103.9
2010 377 36.0 10.4 100.6
2011 427 29.3 14.5 87.1
2012 426 29.1 14.6 87.1
2013 459 34.0 13.4 87.6
2014 407 31.4 12.9 92.1
2015 435 32.0 13.5 99.3
2016 408 32.0 12.7 100
2017 436 30.0 14.4 98.9
2018 419 30.0 13.9 100
2019 423 32.5 12.9 100
2020 369 30.5 12.0 99.7
2021 354 28.5 12.3 99.2
2022 378 28.5 13.2 99.2
2023 389 25.5 15.2 100
2024 391 30.2 12.9 100

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 Clairton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $915 (4.8%) $18,101 (95.2%) $19,016
2020 $1,267 (7.0%) $16,802 (93.0%) $18,069
2021 $1,734 (9.9%) $15,825 (90.1%) $17,558
2022 $2,677 (14.7%) $15,587 (85.3%) $18,264

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clairton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1354th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1380th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Clairton Elementary School)25.514.6
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Elementary School)29.118.8
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Clairton Elementary School)17.213
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Clairton Elementary School)51.755.5
 3.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Elementary School)25.918.6
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Clairton Elementary School)26.88.5
 18.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clairton Elementary School)32.217
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Clairton Elementary School)23.111.8
 11.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Clairton Elementary School)51.755.5
 3.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Clairton Elementary School)2918
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423389
 8%
African American275249
 9.5%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic1415
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White7668
 10.5%
Two or More Races5652
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students who attend Clairton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clairton Middle School/High School

Clairton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.1% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Clairton Elementary School.

Students at Clairton Elementary School are 68% African American, 14% Two or more races, 14% White, 4% Hispanic.


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